Category: Amateur Hockey

  By @MichaelCaples – The Wolverines have received a commitment from one of the top high school players in the state. Alec Regula, a 2000 birth-year defenseman at Cranbrook Kingswood, has given a verbal commitment to the University of Michigan. A second-round pick of the Chicago Steel in this year’s USHL Draft, Regula told MiHockey…

  By @MichaelCaples – PLYMOUTH – The National Junior Evaluation Camp came to a close Saturday evening in Plymouth, with USA Hockey saving the best match-up for last. Team USA squared off with rival Canada in the tournament finale, and the host country entertained a crowded USA Hockey Arena with a 5-1 victory. Jack Roslovic,…

In their second-to-last game of the National Junior Evaluation Camp, the American squad fell to Finland 2-1 Friday afternoon at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth. Erik Foley (Mansfield, Mass.) scored the lone goal for the U.S., while Jake Oettinger (Lakeville, Minn.) stopped 25 of the 27 shots sent his way. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey) Saturday…

  By @MichaelCaples – On Aug. 14, Kevin Porter is bringing the Stanley Cup back to his old stomping grounds to share with the local hockey community. The Pittsburgh Penguins forward will use part of his day with Lord Stanley’s Cup on Aug. 14 to celebrate with fans at Kellogg Park in Plymouth. The Cup…

  By @MichaelCaples – PLYMOUTH – It’s been a summer of ‘firsts’ for Alex DeBrincat. First, it was being drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks. Then, it was the first development camp with his new NHL parent club. This week, it’s his first experience with the National Junior Evaluation Camp. While he’s one of the team…

In their first game as a combined squad after roster cuts at the National Junior Evaluation Camp, Team USA fell into an early hole against Sweden. A 3-0 deficit wasn’t a problem for the American team, however – the U.S. scored four unanswered goals to win 4-3. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)