Category: Tier 1
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Plymouth, Grand Rapids to host USA Hockey National Championships in 2019
By @MichaelCaples – In 2019, Metro Detroit and Grand Rapids will have major hockey tournaments coming through town. USA Hockey announced the locations for the 2019 National Championships today, and three boys’ Tier 1 tournaments will be taking place in the Great Lakes State. The Youth Tier I 15U (15-only) national championship will be played…
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Recruiting: Mark Estapa commits to Western Michigan
By @MichaelCaples – Just a few weeks after his viral video, Mark Estapa is back in the hockey news. This time, it’s about him committing to Western Michigan. The Little Caesars 15U forward announced tonight that he has committed to the Broncos – the latest player from Kris Draper’s talented squad to secure a…
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VIDEO: Try Hockey For Free with the NTDP
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During USA Hockey’s Try Hockey For Free Day on Saturday, the National Team Development Program Under-18 Team showed up at their home rink in Plymouth to help introduce a new group of hockey players to the sport. The NTDP players helped the youngsters suit up and get on the ice, then guided them through their…
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Bob Fallen out as USHL commissioner
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By @MichaelCaples – The United States Hockey League has announced that Bob Fallen is no longer its commissioner. Fallen was officially hired as the junior league’s commissioner in June 0f 2014, taking over for the retiring Skip Prince. From the league: The United States Hockey League announced today that President and Commissioner Bob Fallen will…
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PHOTOS: NTDP Under-18 Team beats Youngstown in overtime
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It took extra time to do it, but eventually, USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program Under-18 Team prevailed over the Youngstown Phantoms Friday night at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth. Michigan commit Mattias Samuelsson scored the game-winner during the three-on-three overtime session. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)
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Oakland Jr. Grizzlies, Honeybaked 16U boys team up for Movember fundraiser
By @MichaelCaples – On Nov. 15, the Oakland Jr. Grizzlies and Honeybaked 16U boys’ teams will be competing at the Troy Sports Center. At the same time, they will be working together to raise funds for a good cause. In the first annual Movember Prostate Cancer Awareness Game, OJG and HB will be raising money…
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USA Hockey unveils 2018 Olympic jerseys
By @MichaelCaples – This morning, USA Hockey shared the jerseys their teams will be wearing in PyeongChang. Three jerseys were unveiled for the 2018 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games – a white “home” jersey, a blue “away” jersey and an old royal “third” jersey. Introducing the 2018 Olympic & Paralympic jerseys! #TeamUSA🇺🇸 #100DaysOut #WinterOlympics 📸:…
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Recruiting: Sam Antenucci commits to Colorado College
By @MichaelCaples – For Sam Antenucci, the hockey path leads to Colorado Springs. The Little Caesars 16U forward has verbally committed to Colorado College, he announced this week. “I chose CC because of many reasons,” Antenucci told MiHockey. “The campus is amazing,the buildings and facilities I have the opportunity of using as a student…
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WATCH: Check out Shelby Township native Julian Biondo’s highlight-reel NAHL goal
Julian Biondo’s most-recent goal was named the NAHL’s top play of the week yesterday, and for good reason. Check out this goal from the Shelby Township native, currently in the midst of his second season with the Lone Star Brahmas. Biondo’s tally starts at the 1:30 mark of the video. Watch Now: #NAHL Plays of…
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Lumberjacks acquire Pittsburgh Penguins draftee Clayton Phillips in day full of trades
By @MichaelCaples – After acquiring goaltender Keegan Karki yesterday, the Muskegon Lumberjacks continued to make roster moves today – including the addition of a Pittsburgh Penguins third-round pick. The Lumberjacks have acquired defenseman Clayton Phillips from the Fargo Force. Phillips, a University of Minnesota commit, was named to the USHL all-rookie team last season and…