Category: Amateur Hockey
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Dylan Larkin talks about the NHL Combine, upcoming Draft
By Michael Caples – From May 26-31, Dylan Larkin was one of seven Michigan natives experiencing a series of training sessions and interviews with potential employers – all 30 NHL teams. Larkin, a Waterford native, attended the NHL Combine, an exclusive event for the top 119 players in the world to showcase their physical…
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Meijer State Games of Michigan rosters – 15U
By Michael Caples – From June 19-22, some of the best hockey players born in ’99 and ’00 will compete in the Meijer State Games of Michigan’s 15U hockey tournament. Here is a look at the finalized rosters for the 15U division. The State Games will be played at Georgetown Ice Center, Walker Ice and…
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Notes from the USA Hockey Annual Congress
By Michael Caples – USA Hockey held their four-day Annual Congress in Colorado Springs, Colo., from June 5-8, bringing some of the top minds in hockey to one place to share ideas and improve the sport. Safety and total participation numbers – USA Hockey recorded record numbers in 2013-14 – were two of the main…
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Meijer State Games of Michigan rosters – 13U
By Michael Caples – From June 19-22, some of the best hockey players born in 2001 and younger will compete in the Meijer State Games of Michigan’s 13U hockey tournament. Here is a look at the finalized rosters; there is also a team forming as an ‘at large’ group, as well as a team from…
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World Junior goalie tryout list announced; four of the seven have Michigan ties
By Michael Caples – USA Hockey announced today the seven goaltenders that are invited to their 2014 national junior goaltender evaluation camp, and four have Michigan ties. The camp, which will help Team USA decide which goaltenders they will be taking to Toronto and Montreal for the 2015 IIHF World Junior Championship, features Michigan natives…
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Naurato: Are you working hard or working smart?
Brandon Naurato – I was talking to a family the other day and I asked their 17-year-old a simple question: What are your plans for the summer when it comes to training on and off the ice? He said, “Coach, I’m working on my skating with a figure skating coach and I’m training with an…
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Mini stick tournament being held to benefit the Ryan Fischer Legacy Scholarship
By Michael Caples – As the hockey community raises money for a new scholarship created to remember the late Ryan Fischer, they’re holding an event that any hockey player would love to be a part of. On Saturday, July 19, there will be a mini stick hockey tournament at the Georgetown Ice Center in…
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Michigan Mustangs gearing up for 2014 North American PowerHockey Cup
By Michael Caples – The Michigan Mustangs are getting ready to represent our state at the 2014 North American PowerHockey Cup in Saint Paul, Minnesota. From July 21-24, the Mustangs – who are being sent by the Wheelchair Hockey League – will take on teams from Minnesota, Philadelphia, North Carolina, Toronto, Ottawa and Calgary. PowerHockey…
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Three Little Caesars products commit to London Knights
By Michael Caples – The London Knights announced today that three Michigan natives have committed to their program, and they all come from the Little Caesars AAA program. Forwards Kelly and Kevin Klima, along with goaltender Tyler Parsons, will all join the Knights for the upcoming season. The Klimas (Bloomfield Hills) both played for…
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Compuware’s Jack Kopacka commits to Soo Greyhounds
By Michael Caples – The signing season is firing up for the Ontario Hockey League member clubs, and one Michigan native has already committed. The Soo Greyhounds announced on Friday that Lapeer native Jack Kopacka has committed to their program. “We were very pleased to receive word from Jack Kopacka and his family last week…