Category: Amateur Hockey
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USA Hockey announces World Junior evaluation camp roster
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By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey has announced the players receiving invites to this year’s World Junior camp, with six Michigan natives being selected. The 2016 National Junior Evaluation Camp will be held at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth, with Team USA competing against Sweden, Finland and Canada. For more information on the event, click…
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Andie Anastos selected seventh overall in 2016 NWHL Draft
By @StefanKubus – The National Women’s Hockey League held its second annual draft over the weekend. Farmington Hills native Andie Anastos was taken seventh overall by the Connecticut Whale. She was a captain at Boston College this past season as a junior forward. It was announced in April she would become just the sixth player in…
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USHL unveils new logo
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By @MichaelCaples – The United States Hockey League will be in the spotlight this week with the NHL Draft taking place Friday and Saturday. The Tier I junior league will have a shiny new logo to display for its time in the limelight. Today, the USHL released a new logo – and a redesigned…
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U.S. Women’s National Team will play Canada in Plymouth in December
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By @MichaelCaples – In December, some of the best women’s hockey players in the world will be at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth. The U.S. Women’s National Team will play Canada at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth on Dec. 17, 2016 at 4:30 p.m., as part of the first-ever Team USA Winter Champions Series.…
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USA Hockey announces record numbers, new ‘Flex Hockey’ program and new quick-change youth goalie gear
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By @MichaelCaples – With the conclusion of its Annual Congress, USA Hockey has announced some major news items. Hockey leaders from across the country gathered in Colorado Springs, Colo., last weekend to discuss the present and future of the game in the U.S. There, it was announced that USA Hockey had 542,583 total players…
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Firebirds finalize coaching roster with retention of Matwijiw, return of MacDonald
By @MichaelCaples – The Flint Firebirds’ coaching staff for the 2016-17 season has been finalized. The OHL franchise has retained goaltending coach Stan Matwijiw and brought back Scott MacDonald, a longtime assistant coach with the Plymouth Whalers. They join new head coach Ryan Oulahen and new assistant coach Eric Wellwood, along with new general manager…
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Pittsburgh Penguins capture the Stanley Cup
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By @MichaelCaples – With a 3-1 win Sunday evening, the Pittsburgh Penguins – and seven players with Michigan ties – are Stanley Cup champions. The Penguins secured the fourth Stanley Cup championship in Game 6 of their series with the San Jose Sharks – with two Michigan natives and two Michigan college hockey alums helping…
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MAG: “You Should Know” Calen Kiefiuk
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In the latest edition of MiHockeyMag, we introduce you to Macomb native Calen Kiefiuk. The Honeybaked AAA product signed a USHL tender with the Bloomington Thunder this offseason, booking an early path to Tier I junior hockey for the 2016-17 hockey campaign. He’s already committed to the University of Michigan, as well, so while he…
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MiHockey’s 2016 NAHL Draft Tracker
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By @MichaelCaples – On June 7, a new crop of Michigan names will be selected by North American Hockey League member clubs, and MiHockey is here to keep track of all the selections. Follow along for our NAHL Draft tracker, which will be updated throughout the day. NAHL explanation on eligibility for the 2016 draft:…
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Nelson/Sipotz: Work Hard, Recover Harder
Darryl Nelson and Brian Sipotz are regarded as top experts in the field of strength and conditioning for ice hockey performance. Darryl has been the head strength and conditioning coach for USA Hockey’s National Team Development program since 2000 and also serves as the director of performance for Advantage Strength and Conditioning in Ann…