Category: Amateur Hockey
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USA beats Germany 5-2 in World Juniors pre-tournament game; cuts begin
By @MichaelCaples – After beating Boston University 5-2 in a tune-up scrimmage at the end of their training camp on the Terriers’ campus, Team USA’s World Juniors squad played in their first game against international competition yesterday. The Americans beat Germany 5-2 in a pre-tournament game held in Kingston, Ontario. University of Michigan members started…
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PHOTOS: USA vs. Russia in the Four Nations Tournament title game
The U.S. played a rematch against Russia for the Four Nations Tournament title game in Ann Arbor on Saturday; unfortunately for the host country, it was a repeat of their tournament opener. Team USA fell to their rivals from Russia by a final score of 3-2. The American squad, comprised of the NTDP Under-17 Team,…
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PHOTOS: Team USA vs. Russia at the Four Nations Tournament in Ann Arbor
Team USA kicked off the 2014 Four Nations Tournament Tuesday night with a game against Russia at the Ann Arbor Ice Cube. The host country squad – comprised of the NTDP Under-17 Team – fell to their Russian visitors by a score of 2-0. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)
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The rebirth of Canfield Arena as a roller hockey facility
By Nick Barnowski – DEARBORN HEIGHTS – A duo of passionate hockey fans is transforming one of southeast Michigan’s most historic rinks into a roller hockey facility. Canfield Arena in Dearborn Heights will re-open in January as Canfield Alkali Skating and Sports Arena, with a roller hockey rink replacing the sheet of ice. Leading…
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Compuware Arena to host 2015 U.S. PowerHockey Championship
Check out the following press release for a great event coming to Compuware Arena this July: (Plymouth, MI) The Wheelchair Hockey League (WCHL) and their travel team the Michigan Mustangs are proud to host the 2015 U.S. PowerHockey Championship this July 16-18, 2015 at the Compuware Arena in Plymouth, MI. This elite PowerHockey tournament will…
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MAHA announces the associations that have been granted Tier I status
By @MichaelCaples – During the MAHA summer meetings, the voting board approved a rule change to put a state limit on the number of Tier I (AAA) associations allowed within MAHA sanction. Associations had to apply for Tier I status with hockey’s governing body, and at the MAHA winter meeting, the following associations were approved:…
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District 6 associations join forces to create new Tier I program
UPDATE (Jan. 7, 2015): The West Michigan Elite Hockey Association is looking to fill coaching positions. Click this link for more information. By @MichaelCaples – Twelve hockey associations in District 6 have joined forces to bring a new Tier I hockey program to West Michigan. The new association – named the West Michigan Elite Hockey…
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Eight Michigan natives on U.S. women’s team for World University Games
By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey announced today the 22 players that will compete for the U.S. at the 2015 Winter World University Games, and eight of them come from the state of Michigan. The U.S. Women’s National University Team – comprised of players from American Collegiate Hockey Association teams – will compete with other countries…
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NTDP to wear Han Solo on jersey during ‘Star Wars Night’
By @MichaelCaples – When the NTDP holds their annual ‘Star Wars Night’ game on Jan. 17, the team will be saluting everyone’s favorite intergalactic smuggler and scoundrel. Han Solo – a.k.a Harrison Ford – will be on the front of the team’s custom jerseys for the evening. The back features Solo’s Millennium Falcon. The fourth…
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Three Michigan natives named to 2015 U.S. World University Games roster
By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey announced today their official 2015 roster for the Winter World University Games, and three Michigan natives made the cut. Billy Balent, Robert Bodette and Connor Schmidt will all represent the Red, White and Blue from Feb. 4-14 in Granada, Spain. They will be joined by four Michigan natives on the…