Category: Amateur Hockey
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Don’t forget: Matt Sorisho fundraiser this Wednesday
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This Wednesday, Hockey Has Heart and Detroit Catholic Central Hockey are hosting a huge fundraising event for injured CC player Matt Sorisho and his family. Check out the flyer attached for more information, and we hope you have done what you can to support Matt and the Sorisho family.
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NHL Central Scouting releases November watch list
NHL Central Scouting has released their November list of players to watch for the 2014 NHL Draft; here is a look at the Michigan natives and connections mentioned: Evan Allen – University of Michigan – Center – C rating Alex Kile – University of Michigan – Left Wing – C rating Laythe Jadallah – Belle…
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Team USA wins three titles over weekend; How the Michigan natives did at World Junior A, U17 Four Nations
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By Michael Caples – During the 2013 International Break, Team USA competed in five tournaments and won three of them. The Americans captured first place in the World Junior A Challenge, the Under-17 Four Nations and the Deutschland Cup. Meanwhile, the U.S. Under-18 team finished in second place at the Four Nations Cup, and the…
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Photos: 2013 Manon Rheaume Tournament
Some of the best girls’ hockey teams in the country came to Metro Detroit for the 2013 Manon Rheaume Tournament this past weekend. Here were the final scores from the four championship games: 12U – St. Louis Blues beat Little Caesars 3-0 14U – Honeybaked beat Little Caesars 5-2 17U – NAHA Red beat Colorado…
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USA Hockey announces record numbers for ‘Try Hockey’ and recognizes Bay County’s efforts
By Michael Caples – USA Hockey announced today that a record 12,602 boys and girls participated in their ‘Try Hockey For Free Day’ last Saturday (Nov. 2), and they recognized the great job done by the Bay County Hockey Association at the same time. A total of 486 locations over 48 states held events that…
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Photos: Warrior AAA Invitational in Metro Detroit
The Warrior AAA Invitational is taking place across Metro Detroit this weekend; here is our first batch of photos from the big youth tournament. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)
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Hockey community rallies around Matt Sorisho; find out how you can help
UPDATE: On Wednesday, Nov. 20, Compuware Arena in Plymouth will host an event called “A Benefit for Matt on Center Ice” which will feature silent and live auctions. Items to bid on will include items like a trip to Africa, meet-and-greets with NHL players, a weekend at Jackson Hole, a condo at Marco Island,…
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Photos: Girls try hockey during IIHF World Girls’ Ice Hockey Weekend
By Staci Burlingame – EAST LANSING– A group of young girls took the ice for the first time on Saturday afternoon to try their hand at something new. Suburban Ice Arena East Lansing is one of many arenas that hosted a free hockey event for girls in honor of Girl’s Hockey Weekend. The World Girls’…
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Kensington Valley 14U Ravens take on breast cancer
By Nick Barnowski – October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the Kensington Valley 14U girls’ team is doing their part to help raise money and remember loved ones. Led by coach Tom Hall, the Ravens have sported specially designed black jerseys featuring the breast cancer ribbon and pink letters on them throughout…
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Josh Jacobs ready for draft season, college hockey future
By Nick Barnowski – Despite being a year away from hitting the ice for the Michigan State Spartans, defenseman Josh Jacobs has already had some help from a former player who donned the Green and White along his journey. “I look up to Torey Krug a lot,” the 17-year-old said. “I’ve gotten a couple…