Category: Tier 1
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PHOTOS: A Flint Firebirds vs. Saginaw Spirit Black Friday showdown
The Flint Firebirds and the Saginaw Spirit battled through a Turkey Day hangover on Black Friday for the latest in their I-75 Divide OHL rivalry. In a Friday night tilt at the Dow Event Center in Saginaw, the Spirit posted a convincing 6-1 win over their neighbors from Flint. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)
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PHOTOS: NTDP Under-18 Team vs. Adrian College
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On the night before Thanksgiving, Adrian College rolled through Plymouth to take on USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program Under-18 Team. The Bulldogs took the U18s to overtime before Oliver Wahlstrom snapped a 1-1 tie in the extra session. Matt McNair scored the lone goal for Adrian, while Dillon Kelly and Nikita Babintsev combined for…
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PHOTOS: NTDP Under-18 Team beats Central Illinois Flying Aces
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On Saturday, the NTDP Under-18 Team welcomed the Central Illinois Flying Aces to USA Hockey Arena for the first time since the visiting team changed its name. A new look didn’t do much for the score, as the NTDP shut out the Flying Aces 5-0. Jonathan Mor recorded the shutout, while K’Andre Miller scored twice…
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USA Hockey announces roster for World Junior A Challenge
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By @MichaelCaples – Today, USA Hockey announced its roster for the World Junior A Challenge. The tournament – taking place from Dec. 10-16 in Truro, Nova Scotia – is annually played by a collection of USHL players. This year’s roster features Michigan natives Christian Krygier (Novi) and Paul Cotter (Canton), as well as University…
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Belle Tire director John Kay passes away
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By @MichaelCaples – The Michigan youth hockey community has lost a leader today. Belle Tire director John Kay has passed away. The leader of the Belle Tire program for nearly two decades helped guide generations of hockey players through the ranks. He was instrumental in the operations of the Tier 1 state playoffs year…
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New documentary tells the story of Clark Park’s outdoor rink, hockey program
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By @StefanKubus – DETROIT — Filmmaker and Marquette native Troy Anderson first heard about hockey at Clark Park from watching HBO’s 24/7: Road to the Winter Classic series that featured the Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs. In one episode of the series, the moment that caught Anderson’s eye, the HBO crew covered the…
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PHOTOS: Movember Prostate Awareness Game between Oakland Jr. Grizzlies and Honeybaked 16U
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On Nov. 15, the Oakland Jr. Grizzlies and Honeybaked 16U teams battled on the ice, while fighting together off of it. The two programs held the first annual Movember Prostate Awareness Game at the Troy Sports Center. Wearing unique jerseys for the event, the two teams accepted donations at the door and held a raffle…
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Sled Wings/Dogs set to represent Red Wings at USA Hockey Sled Classic in Minnesota
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By @MichaelCaples – The eighth annual USA Hockey Sled Classic – an event presented by the NHL – is set to begin this Thursday in Plymouth, Minn. A record 28-team field will feature more than 300 athletes, including 15 current members of the U.S. National Sled Hockey Team. Representing the Winged Wheel will be…
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NTDP U17 Team wins World Under-17 Challenge
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By @MichaelCaples – Another win for the NTDP Under-17 Team – this one a little more significant than the others, though. Last night, the U17s won the 2017 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge in Dawson Creek, B.C., with a 6-4 win over Canada Red. It’s USA Hockey’s first victory in the tournament since 2014. Jack…
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Recruiting: Michael Feenstra commits to Michigan State
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By @MichaelCaples – The Spartans have spent some time in the Grand Rapids area lately, and they recently pulled in another Fox Motors product on the recruiting trail. Michael Feenstra, a 2001 birth-year defenseman, has committed to Michigan State. He’s the third Fox Motors player to pledge to the Spartans, joining Cam Knuble and…