Category: Tier 1
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Taking a look at the MAHA rule changes
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By Stefan Kubus – While the Tier 1 organizational changes highlighted the Sunday voting session at the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association meeting, there were other notable rule changes decided upon, as well. Here is a look at the summary of the rules discussed and voted on, along with the ‘intent’ of each rule as documented…
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USA Hockey announces Under-17 Select Team roster; three Michigan natives selected
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By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey announced today the 20 players who will represent their country at the 2014 Under-17 Five Nations Tournament this August. Three Michigan natives are on the roster for the U.S. Under-17 Select Team, which will head to Germany to compete in the international tournament from Aug. 13-17. All the players selected…
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MAHA voting board approves changes to Tier 1 hockey for 2015-16 season
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By @MichaelCaples – TRAVERSE CITY – The Michigan Amateur Hockey Association voted on their proposed rule changes this morning, and there will be changes to Tier 1 (AAA) hockey for the 2015-16 season and beyond. There were two rule proposals on the floor with the only difference being the addition of 10U AAA hockey, both…
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Michigan Girls Hockey League merging with LCAHL for upcoming season
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By @MichaelCaples – TRAVERSE CITY – Starting this fall, the Michigan Girls Hockey League will have the strength of Little Caesars Hockey behind it. The league is merging with the Little Caesars Amateur Hockey League starting with the 2014-15 season, it was announced today during the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association’s summer meeting. “Girls’ hockey…
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MiHockey’s ‘The Shift’ with Jeremy Smith
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Welcome to MiHockey’s new feature ‘The Shift’ – hockey questions for hockey players. In each ‘The Shift’ feature, we take you through the mindset of today’s hockey player through a question-and-answer session, profiling players from the NHL all the way down to youth travel hockey. Our next featured player is Dearborn native Jeremy Smith, currently a…
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Megan Keller to represent USA Hockey at 2014 IIHF Women’s High Performance Camp in Finland
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By @MichaelCaples – Megan Keller is going to be doing some traveling this summer. The Farmington native and Honeybaked standout will be one of six players traveling to Vierumaki, Finland, to take part in the 2014 International Ice Hockey Federation Women’s High Performance Camp from July 12-19. The camp, which takes place at the Sports…
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Tyler Walsh named NTDP intern assistant coach
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By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey announced today that a local product will be returning to Michigan to coach with the National Team Development Program. Tyler Walsh, an East Lansing native, will be serving as an intern assistant coach for the U.S. NTDP Under-17 Team this upcoming season. Walsh, who most recently served as the director…
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Muskegon Lumberjacks, NTDP U18s to participate in the USHL Atlantic Challenge
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By @MichaelCaples – The Muskegon Lumberjacks announced today that they (along with their neighbors at the National Team Development Program) will be participating in the USHL Atlantic Challenge on Sept. 5-7. The showcase will take place at the new Twin Rinks Ice Center of Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, New York, and it is hosted…
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USA Hockey announces Ivan Hlinka tournament roster
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By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey has announced the roster they will take to the Ivan Hlinka Memorial Cup tournament later this summer, and there are five Michigan names on the list. The roster for the U.S. Under-18 Select Team – made up of top players from across the country – features the following Michigan players:…
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MiHockey’s ‘The Shift’ with Steven Oleksy
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Welcome to MiHockey’s new feature ‘The Shift’ – hockey questions for hockey players. In each ‘The Shift’ feature, we take you through the mindset of today’s hockey player through a question-and-answer session, profiling players from the NHL all the way down to youth travel hockey. Our next featured player is Steven Oleksy, a member of the…