Category: Amateur Hockey
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2018 All-American Prospects Game roster announced
By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey has announced the 42 players on the roster for the 2018 All-American Prospects Game at the Xcel Energy Center in Minnesota on Sept. 19. It’s not a strong group of Michigan natives; Northville’s Nick Robertson will be carrying the Great Lakes State flag on his own. Nineteen of the players…
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Charity game to take place at Orchard Lake St. Mary’s this Sunday
By @MichaelCaples – Kyle LaVergne is hoping his extended hockey family can help out a loved one this weekend. On Sunday, the Waterford native is hosting a charity game at Orchard Lake St. Mary’s to raise money for Kara Marmion, his best friend’s mother. ‘Kara’s Game’ will begin at 1:30 p.m. on the campus…
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Recruiting: Hunter Brzustewicz commits to Michigan
By @MichaelCaples – From black and gold to Maize and Blue. Hunter Brzustewicz has announced his verbal commitment to the University of Michigan. A 2004 birth-year player, Brzustewicz is regarded as one of the top defensemen in his class. “I picked Michigan because it’s a great school and close to home,” Brzustewicz told MiHockey. “When…
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Five Michigan girls set to compete for U.S. in upcoming series with Canada
By @MichaelCaples – From Aug. 16-19, two Team USA squads will be battling their Canadian rivals, and four Michigan natives will be taking part in the competition. Selected from the field of participants at the USA Hockey Women’s National Festival, the 2018 U.S. Under-18 and Under-22 Women’s Select Teams will each play a three-game…
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PHOTOS: The 2018 ‘Play With Purpose’ charity game in Plymouth
On Aug. 11, an impressive collection of hockey names arrived at USA Hockey Arena for the second annual ‘Play With Purpose’ charity game in honor of the late Mitchel Kiefer. Supporting causes that are battling distracted driving, players ranging from Mickey Redmond to Zach Werenski suited up for a friendly skate in Plymouth, organized…
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Recruiting: Rutger McGroarty commits to Notre Dame
By @MichaelCaples – One of the top 2004 birth-year players is off the board. Rutger McGroarty has announced his commitment to Notre Dame. The Honeybaked 14U forward announced Monday that he has verbally committed to Jeff Jackson and the Fighting Irish hockey program. “There is just no other place like it – I feel like…
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Controversial call keeps U.S. out of gold-medal game at Hlinka Gretzky Cup
By @MichaelCaples – It had the makings of a memorable hockey moment for a young group of Americans. Big comeback against rival Canada. ‘Michigan move’ goals. Gold-medal game appearance on the line at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup. Then, Canada forced overtime in the final second of regulation. On a goal that clearly shouldn’t have counted.…
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Outdoor hockey coming to Michigan International Speedway in January
By @MichaelCaples – This January, MIS will be turned into outdoor hockey rinks. The Michigan International Speedway announced today that for two weekends in the first month of 2019, the trick will host its inaugural ‘MIS Backyard Hockey Tournament and Winter Festival’ in the tri-oval. With the assistance of the Detroit Red Wings and the…
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2018 Warren Strelow National Team Goaltending Camp roster announced
By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey has announced the 27 goaltenders who have received invitations to the prestigious Warren Strelow National Team Goaltending Camp, which will take place in Plymouth from Aug. 14-17. The 11th annual Strelow Camp – named after the man who served as the goalie coach for the 1980 U.S. Olympic Men’s Ice…
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Wrapping up the 2018 World Junior Summer Showcase
By @MichaelCaples – While the Hlinka Gretzky Cup is officially starting today, the other major international summer showcase has come to a close. The 2018 World Junior Summer Showcase – held in Kamloops, B.C. this year after we were so spoiled with it being in Plymouth the last few off-seasons – wrapped up on Saturday.…