Category: Tier 1
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Drake Rymsha picked by Los Angeles in the 2017 NHL Draft
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By @MichaelCaples – From Huntington Woods to Los Angeles. It’ll be a long flight for Drake Rymsha, but it will certainly be worth it. The Los Angeles Kings selected the Michigan native at No. 138 overall in the 2017 NHL Draft Saturday morning in Chicago. Rymsha split the 2016-17 season between the Ottawa 67s and…
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Novi native Vanya Lodnia selected by Minnesota in the 2017 NHL Draft
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By @MichaelCaples – Vanya Lodnia will be heading to Minnesota when he’s done in juniors. The Novi native was selected by the Minnesota Wild in the third round of the 2017 NHL Draft. A product of Belle Tire and Honeybaked, Lodnia just wrapped up his second season with the Erie Otters of the OHL.…
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Northville native Jack Studnicka claimed by Boston in the 2017 NHL Draft
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By @MichaelCaples – Northville native Jack Studnicka is shipping out to Boston. The Bruins used the 53rd pick in the NHL Draft – a pick acquired by trade with the Edmonton Oilers – to claim Studnicka, a standout forward with the Oshawa Generals of the OHL. Ranked the No. 120 skater by NHL Central…
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Northville native Jason Robertson selected by Dallas in the 2017 NHL Draft
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By @MichaelCaples – Jason Robertson’s used to moving around. He’ll be packing his bags again soon to join his new NHL organization. The Dallas Stars selected Robertson, a Northville native, in the second round of the 2017 NHL Draft Saturday morning in Chicago. Robertson, who moved to Michigan when he was 10 years…
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Josh Norris selected by San Jose at No. 19 overall in the 2017 Draft
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By @MichaelCaples – Josh Norris will be skating in Ann Arbor next fall, but soon after, he may skating in San Jose. The Sharks selected Norris, a University of Michigan commit, in the first round of the 2017 NHL Draft Friday night in Chicago. “It’s a dream come true,” Norris said on the NBC Sports…
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NHL, USA Hockey and USHL announce new partnership
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By @MichaelCaples – Three major hockey institutions in the United States are joining forces to help hockey development and marketing efforts moving forward. The NHL, USA Hockey and the USHL have announced a multi-year partnership “geared toward maximizing developmental and business opportunities throughout the country.” The long-term agreement will provide financial support and other resources…
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New USA Hockey shorthanded icing rule explained
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By @MichaelCaples – Last week, MiHockey reported on a rule change coming to youth hockey at the 14U and lower age levels regarding icing during penalty kills. A new USA Hockey rule removes the right for a shorthanded team to ice the puck – if a team ices the puck, there will be a…
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PHOTOS: 2017 Eastside Elite Hockey League begins in Mount Clemens
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The 2017 edition of the Eastside Elite Hockey League began Monday evening at Mount Clemens Ice Arena; check out MiHockey’s photos of the games below. The league, started by Steven Oleksy, has been offering pro, college and junior players a competitive but friendly summer hockey league for a decade. For more on the league, click…
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Recruiting: Travis Mitchell commits to Cornell
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By @MichaelCaples – When he’s done in Muskegon, Travis Mitchell will be heading to New York. The Lumberjacks defenseman and South Lyon native has committed to Cornell for his college hockey career. “When I walked around campus I felt like Cornell was a great fit for me,” Mitchell told MiHockey. “The education I will receive…
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USA Hockey announces invitees for World Junior summer showcase; nine Michigan natives make list
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By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey announced today the roster for its 2017 World Junior Summer Showcase, which will take place at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth from July 29 through Aug. 5. New to this summer is the fact that Team USA and Team Canada will play three times instead of just once – the…