Category: Amateur Hockey
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Norris cracks first TSN player rankings list for 2017 NHL Draft; Chmelevski one to watch
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By Michael Caples – Last year, it was Alex DeBrincat and Max Jones jostling for position. Before that, it was Zach Werenski and Kyle Connor. Who will be carrying the torch as Michigan’s representatives on draft boards this year? As of right now, it’s Josh Norris. The Oxford native and forward for USA Hockey’s…
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Ticket information announced for Kraft Hockeyville game in Marquette
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By @MichaelCaples – The Marquette Local Organizing Committee announced today ticket information for the upcoming Kraft Hockeyville game between the Buffalo Sabres and Carolina Hurricanes at Lakeview Arena, as well as information about events leading up to puck drop. According to the release, nearly 60 percent of the tickets for both the pre-season game and…
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PHOTOS: Muskegon Lumberjacks vs. NTDP Under-17 Team
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The new USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program Under-17 Team played in their first game Friday night, taking on in-state rival Muskegon in a USHL preseason game in Plymouth. The Lumberjacks gave the new NTDP squad a reality check, beating them 6-3 in their Red, White and Blue debut. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)
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PHOTOS: 2016 Motor City Cup
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The Motor City Cup serves as an annual ‘welcome back to hockey’ early-season tournament for many of Michigan’s top hockey teams. Check out MiHockey’s photos from Friday morning’s U18 AAA action at the Taylor Sportsplex, and congrats to the teams who emerged victorious in title games over the weekend: U18 Elite AAA – Fox Motors…
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Michigan Tech recruit scores what might be the goal of the year
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By @MichaelCaples – We’re not even two weeks into September, but we might already have the goal of the year for the 2016-17 season. Jagger Williamson, a Michigan Tech commit and Lumby, B.C. native, scored just a ridiculous goal for the Vernon Vipers of the BCHL yesterday. Check out the video below:
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Connor Hellebuyck will wear No. 37 this season, honor the late Dan Snyder
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By @MichaelCaples – The Winnipeg Jets/Atlanta Thrashers organization has kept the No. 37 jersey out of circulation since the passing of Dan Snyder 13 years ago. With the blessing of Snyder’s family, however, Connor Hellebuyck will now wear that number moving forward. The Jets posted today that Hellebuyck will be No. 37 on the…
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NTDP names Crowe as new director of player personnel
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By @MichaelCaples – Today, USA Hockey announced its new director of player personnel for the National Team Development Program. Jeremiah Crowe, a Buffalo native and Clarkson University hockey alum, has been promoted to fill the position left by Ryan Hardy. Crowe served as the assistant director of player personnel for Plymouth’s NTDP last season.…
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PHOTOS: Top bantam major teams compete in 2016 Little Caesars Fall Classic
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On Labor Day weekend, some of the top bantam major teams in North America gathered in Port Huron for the annual Little Caesars Fall Classic. Hosted by the Little Caesars 14U AAA team (coached by Kris Draper) the invite-only tournament featured 16 teams – including six of the top eight-ranked U.S. teams and two of…
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VIDEO: Norris, Pastujov talk about upcoming NTDP U18 year
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Josh Norris and Michael Pastujov talk about the upcoming 2016-17 season – their second campaign with USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program. Norris (Oxford native, Oakland Jr. Grizzlies alum) and Pastujov (Bradenton, Fla., Honeybaked alum) are both committed to the University of Michigan following their stay in Plymouth with the NTDP. The two talk about…
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Saginaw Spirit announce 25-man roster for 2016-17 OHL season
By @MichaelCaples – The Saginaw Spirit have officially announced their 25-man roster for the 2016-17 OHL season as they prepare for the preseason. Here is a look at the Spirit roster as it stands today: