Category: Tier 1
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College Hockey Inc. tabs Charles Williams as Michigan’s college hockey MVP
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By @MichaelCaples – College Hockey Inc. has released their annual state-by-state MVPs for the collegiate game today, and Michigan’s most valuable player is currently skating in Buffalo, N.Y. CHI has tabbed Charles Williams, a Canton native and goaltender for Canisius College, as MVP of the Great Lakes State. Williams is pursuing a master’s degree in…
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PHOTOS: NTDP Under-17 Team vs. Chicago Steel
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Check out MiHockey’s photos from a Friday night USHL battle between USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program Under-17 Team and the Chicago Steel. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)
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Recruiting: Grant Gabriele commits to Ohio State
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By @MichaelCaples – The Buckeyes are adding another Michigan native to their roster soon. Today, Brighton native Grant Gabriele announced his commitment to the Buckeyes. “I’m so grateful to have been a part of so many pronounced organizations throughout my career,” said Gabriele, who played with Belle Tire, Compuware and Victory Honda in bantams and…
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Brenden Stanko named one of NAHL’s players of the week
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By @MichaelCaples – Brenden Stanko is celebrating his birthday today, and the NAHL is helping make it a bit more exciting. The junior league announced that Stanko – who turns 18 today – is the Central Division Star of the Week. Happy birthday, Brenden. The Brookings Blizzard forward and Howell native racked up seven points…
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USA Hockey Arena to host “Welcome Home Celebration” for military members on March 3
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By @MichaelCaples – On March 3, USA Hockey Arena will host the Veteran Affairs Ann Arbor Healthcare System’s annual “Welcome Home Celebration” event. The event, created for active military members, veterans and their families, will take place during USA Hockey’s Stars and Stripes Weekend. All service members and veterans who RSVP by Friday, Feb. 24…
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First-ever Hockey Week Across America starts Sunday
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By @MichaelCaples – Starting on Sunday, the coolest game on ice will be celebrated for an entire week across the country. The first-ever Hockey Week Across America kicks off on Feb. 19, and it runs through Feb. 26. The week-long event is intended to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Hockey Weekend Across America. “We’re…
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PHOTOS: Celebrating the life of Dave Rue
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More than 1,000 people showed up at Patterson Ice Center Wednesday to celebrate the life of Dave Rue. The beloved referee, coach, parent and Western Michigan hockey alum, who passed away Saturday after battling lung cancer, was honored by various high school teams, coaches, Broncos staff members, referees from across the state and his friends…
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PHOTOS: HPHL boys’ playoffs in Trenton
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Over the weekend, the High Performance Hockey League’s playoffs for 14U, 15U, 16U and 18U took place at Kennedy Ice Arena in Trenton. Check out MiHockey’s photos from the championship games in the respective age groups; photos are in chronological order from how we took them, so keep flipping through until you see team…
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Dearborn native Jeremy Smith makes NHL debut with Avalanche
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By @MichaelCaples – They say patience is a virtue. It has paid off for 27-year-old Jeremy Smith. The Dearborn native finally made his NHL debut last night after spending eight years in the minors. Smith, a Plymouth Whalers alum, stopped 37 shots in his first time between the pipes for an NHL contest. Unfortunately, it…
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Red Wings, Warrior and Justin Abdelkader give FAR Flyers team an unforgettable day at The Joe
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By @MichaelCaples – DETROIT – The FAR Flyers were able to watch the Red Wings practice Tuesday morning at Joe Louis Arena. That would be enough for most hockey fans, but it was only the start to an incredible day for the special hockey team. They were brought into the visitors’ locker room of…