Category: Amateur Hockey
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International Youth Sled Hockey Invitational kicks off Saturday in Grand Rapids
By @MichaelCaples – Hockey players from across the world will be coming to Grand Rapids this weekend for the Internatioanl Youth Sled Hockey Invitational. The tournament features teams from the Youth Russian National All-Star Sled Hockey Team, along with the Hope Inc. Hurricanes from Minnesota and North Dakota, and the Space Coast Blast from…
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PHOTOS: HoneyBaked 15O team celebrates Halloween with three-on-three tournament…in costume
After covering the Compuware 16U team’s Halloween three-on-three tournament last year, the MiHockey team was looking for something similar this fall – and the HoneyBaked 15O team delivered. Check out our photos from their tournament, held on Halloween Eve at Viking Ice Arena in Hazel Park. The Three Little Pigs ended up prevailing in…
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Recruiting: Nikita Tarasevich commits to Michigan State
By @MichaelCaples – The Spartans have locked up one of the top players on the Little Caesars team that won a USA Hockey 15-Only National Championship last spring. Nikita Tarasevich has announced his verbal pledge to Michigan State. The native of Minsk, Belarus has been playing for Little Caesars the last four seasons. “I…
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Recruiting: Sam Skinner commits to Ferris State
By @MichaelCaples – Sam Skinner may be in North Dakota right now, but sometime soon, he will be back home. The Schoolcraft native – currently in his second season with the Minot Minotauros of the NAHL – has announced his commitment to Ferris State. “It’s close to home, I love the campus, and it…
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Recruiting: Josh Martin commits to Alaska Anchorage
By @MichaelCaples – Josh Martin’s hockey journey has taken him from Metro Detroit to Texas. His next stop? Anchorage, Alaska. The Brownstown native has announced his commitment to the University of Alaska Anchorage. “Picking UAA was an easy decision for me, the coaching staff is incredible and they really see value in the type…
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#SticksOutForLoganAndBriggs: Hockey community mourns loss of two Grosse Pointe boys
By @MichaelCaples – The Michigan hockey community is in mourning this week, as it says goodbye to two young hockey players. A house fire early Monday morning claimed the lives of 9-year-old Logan Connolly and 11-year-old Walter B Connolly. More information on the tragedy can be found in this article from the Detroit Free…
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PHOTOS: NTDP Under-18 Team vs. Madison Capitols
Check out MiHockey’s photos from the NTDP Under-18 Team’s weekend set with the Madison Capitols in USHL play. The majority of the photos are from Saturday’s 6-1 win by Team USA; a few more at the end of the gallery are from Sunday’s 3-1 victory by the same team. The Sunday game was the…
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Winners and photos from the 2019 Motown Classic
The 15th annual Motown Classic took place in rinks across Metro Detroit this past weekend, and Michigan teams won seven of the 22 divisions of the tournament. Congrats to all of the teams that reached the finals, which are highlighted here. Below that is MiHockey’s photos from some of the Friday morning/afternoon action at…
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Recruiting: Mark Estapa commits to Michigan
By @MichaelCaples – Mark Estapa is headed to Ann Arbor. The St. Clair native has announced his commitment to the University of Michigan, his Tri-City Storm (USHL) team posted today. “I am looking forward to playing in front of friends and family at a university with world class athletic and academic programs,” Estapa said…
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L.C. Walker Arena renamed Mercy Health Arena
By @MichaelCaples – The Muskegon Lumberjacks’ home has a new name. The L.C. Walker Arena has been renamed the Mercy Health Arena, as the City of Muskegon just announced in a press conference at the facility. The naming rights agreement is a 15-year commitment at $100,000 per year. We are happy to announce that…