Category: Amateur Hockey
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Belle Tire youth player saves woman’s life
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As we were scrolling through Facebook today, we saw a news story about a young man saving an elderly person’s life. It was an incredible story, to be sure. But making it just a little bit better was that the kid was on the way home from a hockey game when it all happened. Danny…
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Keller, Roque, Sullivan make U.S. Women’s National U18 Team
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By Michael Caples – USA Hockey announced their 22-player roster for the U.S. Women’s National Under-18 Team today, and three Michigan natives made the cut. Megan Keller, Abby Roque and Victoria Sullivan will represent Michigan and the United States at the International Ice Hockey Federation Women’s Under-18 World Championship from March 23-30, 2014, in Budapest,…
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MAHA and USA Hockey to conduct ADM roadshow across metro Detroit
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The Michigan Amateur Hockey Association and USA Hockey announced today that they are conducting an American Development Model roadshow across metro Detroit later this month. From Jan. 27-29, the roadshow will stop at various ice arenas across the area to introduce and explain the ADM and the principles of long-term athlete development to parents,…
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NHL Central Scouting releases midterm rankings; how Michigan stacks up
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NHL Central Scouting released their midterm rankings today, and Dylan Larkin maintains the top spot amongst Michigan natives on the list. Here are the Michigan natives and connections to keep an eye on, according to the NHL CSS midterm rankings: Skaters (Michigan natives in bold) No. 17 – Dylan Larkin – NTDP U18 (USHL),…
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Inaugural Winter State Games offers adult players the chance to win gold
By Michael Caples – Hey veteran young guy hockey players – even though you didn’t make the U.S. Olympic hockey team, you can still compete for gold this February. The inaugural Meijer State Games of Michigan – Winter Games takes place in West Michigan this February, starting a week after the Winter Olympics in…
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MiHockey writer plays for Team USA at World University Games, recounts her experience
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In the month of December, collegiate players from across the country competed for Team USA at the World University Games in Italy. MiHockey writer Staci Burlingame, a senior at Michigan State University, was a member of the women’s team that captured bronze overseas. Here is her first-person account of her experiences playing for her country.…
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Michigan natives help capture Under-17 world title
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By Brian Smith – A trio of Michigan born and bred players helped the U.S. Men’s National Under-17 Team capture the 2014 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge last weekend, clinching the fourth ever tournament title for Team USA in the event. Nicholas Boka, Brendan Warren, and Zack Werenski, all members of USA Hockey’s National Team Development…
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Daavettila named ECHL player of the month
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By Michael Caples – The ECHL announced today that Howell native Trent Daavettila has been named their player of the month for December. The CCM ECHL Player of the Month award goes to the Finlandia University alum after he recorded seven goals and 14 assists, along with a +8 rating, in 13 games over the…
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Team USA eliminated in quarterfinals at World Juniors
By Michael Caples – Team USA’s title defense came to an early end at the World Juniors today, as the American squad was eliminated in the quarterfinals by Russia. The U.S. National Junior Team lost to Russia, 5-3, in the quarters of the 2014 International Ice Hockey Federation World Junior Championship today, which means they…
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Photos: USA Hockey ADM clinic at Comerica Park
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USA Hockey ran a special American Development Model clinic at Comerica Park early Monday morning, as part of the Hockeytown Winter Festival. Players experienced specialized drills designed to work with the ADM principles to improve both on and off the ice. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)