Category: Amateur Hockey
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U.S. Hockey Hall: Karmanos grew up a fan, became a leader in the sport
By Nick Barnowski – You won’t find his name on any roster sheets from pro, college or junior hockey games. But the effect Peter Karmanos, Jr., has had on hockey in Michigan and beyond won’t soon be forgotten. Karmanos, along with Ron Mason and Doug Weight, were Michigan’s representatives for the U.S. Hockey Hall of…
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St. Clair’s Tyler Motte talks about being selected by the Stanley Cup champs
By Michael Caples – Tyler Motte said he attended the NHL Draft just trying to soak in the experience. “You hear numbers thrown at you all the time, but you don’t really know,” the St. Clair native said. “You just kind of come here, sit down, try to get in a flow with it. You…
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Ten players awarded Ilitch Charities college scholarships at annual luncheon
By Michael Caples – On July 12, Ilitch Charities hosted their annual college scholarship luncheon to honor another group of hockey players who excelled both on the ice and in the classroom. Ten players who competed in the Little Caesars Amateur Hockey League or the High Performance Hockey League were awarded $2,500 each from…
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John Vanbiesbrouck named Lumberjacks’ GM; USHL approves team sale
By Michael Caples – The Muskegon Lumberjacks and the United States Hockey League had a pair of announcements today regarding the team’s leadership core. West Michigan’s USHL club has officially named former NHL goaltender and Detroit native John Vanbiesbrouck as their new general manager and director of hockey operations, and confirmed their new ownership group.…
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Photo gallery: CCM Skills Camp at Compuware
On July 13-14, CCM welcomed some of the top Pee Wee-aged players to Compuware Arena in Plymouth for on- and off-ice training, along with letting them try out new products before they become available to the public. Here is MiHockey’s gallery from the event. (All photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)
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Canadiens sign Mike McCarron to three-year deal
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By Michael Caples – The Montreal Canadiens announced today that they have signed Macomb native Michael McCarron to a three-year entry-level contract. McCarron, a Macomb native, had committed to Western Michigan University for the 2013-14 season, but he will now play for the London Knights, the OHL club that acquired his rights in a trade…
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Four Michigan natives make U.S. Under-18 Select Team roster for Ivan Hlinka Tournament
Last week, some of our nation’s top 17-year-old prospects gathered at the Northtown Center at Amherst in Williamsville, N.Y., to try out for Team USA’s Under-18 Select Team. Twenty-one players who participated at the USA Hockey Boys’ Select 17 Player Development Camp have been chosen for the U.S. Under-18 Select Team that will compete at…
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Calumet native Ben Storm continues rise through hockey ranks, selected by Colorado at 2013 NHL Draft
By Bryan Fongers – June 30, 2013 is a day that will live in the back of Ben Storm’s mind for the rest of his life. It was like any other ordinary day for a hockey player in the summertime as Storm spent his Sunday at a usual place – the golf course. Little…
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Canton native Michael Downing selected by Florida Panthers
By Michael Caples – Canton native Michael Downing has been to Florida once in his life. He’s certainly going to get more familiar with the Sunshine State now. The University of Michigan commit was selected by the Florida Panthers in the fourth round of the NHL Draft in New Jersey late Sunday evening. While it…
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Macomb native Michael McCarron selected by Montreal in the first round of the 2013 Draft
By Mark Burns – NEWARK, N.J. – Besides Portland Winterhawks defenseman Seth Jones slipping to the Nashville Predators at No. 4 during the 2013 NHL Draft, Macomb native Michael McCarron’s draft selection might have been the second shocker on Sunday. With the No. 25 pick in the first round, the Montreal Canadiens selected the right…