Category: Amateur Hockey
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Team USA beats Switzerland to secure spot in U17 Four Nations championship game (with photos)
By @MichaelCaples – So nice, they’re going to do this twice. With Team USA beating Switzerland 3-1 Wednesday evening at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth, the U.S. has secured a spot in the 2018 Under-17 Four Nations Cup championship game (slated for Saturday night at 7 p.m.). The Americans know who their foe will…
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New hockey academy coming to Grand Rapids for 2019-2020 school year
By @MichaelCaples – Total Package Hockey first opened their Center of Excellence hockey academy in Metro Detroit in 2014. Now, they’re heading out west. The hockey training company has announced that a new Center of Excellence will be operated from the Southside Ice Arena in Byron Center, just outside of Grand Rapids. Southside Ice…
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Meet four members of the Women’s Olympic Team gold medalists at LSSU vs. NTDP game this Sunday
By @MichaelCaples – This Sunday, hockey fans can not only check out a battle between Lake Superior State and Team USA, but they can also meet four gold-medalists from the 2018 U.S. Olympic Women’s Ice Hockey Team, as well. Amanda Kessel, Hannah Brandt, Nicole Hensley and Farmington Hills’ own Megan Keller will be in attendance…
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Team USA opens U17 Four Nations with 7-2 win over Slovakia
By @MichaelCaples – The host country had a strong start to the 2018 Under-17 Four Nations Cup Tuesday night. Team USA beat Slovakia 7-2, as 16 different U.S. players found the scoresheet in their tournament opener. “I am proud of the overall effort tonight,” said U.S. National Under-17 Team head coach Seth Appert. “We received…
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PHOTOS: Team USA beats Maine on Teddy Bear Toss Night
It was Teddy Bear Toss Night on Saturday as USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program Under-18 Team welcomed the Maine Black Bears to Plymouth, and the home team didn’t disappoint. Team USA recorded a 6-4 win, and Case McCarthy’s goal just 5:37 into the contest triggered the teddy toss. Cole Caufield scored twice, while…
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Under-17 Four Nations Cup brings some of the best in the world to Plymouth this week
By @StefanKubus – This week, some of the best young hockey players in the world will be skating at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth. Teams from Slovakia, Switzerland and Russia are joining host USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program Under-17 Team for the 2018 Under-17 Four Nations Cup, which takes place Tuesday through Saturday. Players…
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PHOTOS: NTDP Under-18 Team vs. Youngstown Phantoms
Check out MiHockey’s photos from the Youngstown Phantoms’ visit to Plymouth on Friday night. The NTDP Under-18 Team rallied back from a 3-0 deficit in the third period, taking a 4-3 lead before Youngstown ended up forcing overtime and winning in the extra period. Northville native Christian Stoever recorded 33 saves in the Phantoms’…
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Eight Michigan names invited to USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game
By @MichaelCaples – The USHL and NHL Central Scouting have announced the rosters for the upcoming 2019 USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game, and there are plenty of Michigan names invited. Eight players with Michigan ties – including three natives – will take part in the prestigious event that serves as an annual showcase for top…
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Team USA’s World Junior preliminary roster announced
By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey has announced its preliminary roster for the upcoming World Junior Championship, and Michigan will be well-represented. This year’s 2019 International Ice Hockey Federation World Junior Championship will take place in Vancouver and Victoria, British Columbia. It takes place from Dec. 26, 2018 through Jan. 5, 2019. Detroit native John…
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USA Hockey announces 2020 National Championships locations, and Michigan will be busy
By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey has announced the locations for the 2020 USA Hockey National Championships, and ‘Michigan’ is a reoccurring name on the list. The Great Lakes State will host: Youth Tier 1 15 Only – Plymouth – April 1-6, 2020 Youth Tier 1 16U, 18U – Rochester – April 1-6, 2020 Youth…