Category: Blogs
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Shaved Ice – December 14
The MiHockey staff’s thoughts and prayers are with the people of Newtown, Conn., right now, after reports of a terrible incident at an elementary school. Appreciate what you have, because you never know what could happen tomorrow. Last night we published a story about a goaltender at Central Michigan University that decided she didn’t want…
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Shaved Ice – December 13
One day away from Friday. It’s about time. Red Wings prospect Riley Sheahan pleaded guilty to operating a vehicle with a blood-alcohol content of .17 or more, according to a report by the Free Press today. Charges stemming from him having Brendan Smith’s ID and driving the wrong way on a one-way street were dismissed. Hope…
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Shaved Ice – December 12
Afternoon edition of Shaved Ice, because I’ve been out celebrating 12-12-12. It’s been a rather busy Wednesday for us at the MiHockey offices. Here’s what has been going on: We just posted a story about how USA Hockey has decided to uphold a lifetime ban given out by MAHA to one of its former members.…
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Shaved Ice – December 11
Happy Tuesday, everyone. Hope you can work a little hockey into your day. Earlier today we posted the high school hockey rankings for the first time in the 2012-13 season. Click right here to see if the high school team you care about cracked the Top 10 in D1-3. Today’s Michi-gamer nod goes to Oxford…
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Shaved Ice – December 10
Hope your Monday is off to a…better-than-usual-Monday start. Let’s just get right to it – here are the latest college hockey polls. It’s been a rough year for our Michigan-based teams, but Western Michigan and Ferris State are still representing the Mitten well. Wondering how those teams fared this weekend? Check out our weekend round-up.…
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From The Crease: The Importance of Developing Both Legs
By Jeff Lerg – As goaltenders practice each day, they develop muscle memory without even thinking about it. Each time a shot is saved, your muscles remember those distinct movements. Your muscles remember all of the movements that are made, so it is important that the good outweighs the bad. An example of the good…
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Shaved Ice – December 7
Outlook for NHL hockey this season continues to get worse and worse. Yesterday evening, talks broke off between the owners and the players, as the NHL rejected an offer from the NHLPA. Gary Bettman said optimism disappeared Wednesday, after the owners thought they were making progress. From the TSN article: “This looks like it’s not…
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Shaved Ice – December 6
Last night, a NHL podium appeared at the hotel where the CBA negotiations have been taking place. Media & fans jumped on the ‘news’, getting everyone excited that a potential announcement (read: lockout is over) could be coming. Instead, it turned into a big joke, including a new Twitter account.
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Special DElivery: 98 Degrees of lockout separation
By Darren Eliot – Maybe I just want to believe because, like hockey fans everywhere, I’ve grown weary of the lockout blah, blah, blah. I just want our Red Wings back. In this state of looking for any kind of sign that the two sides will actually sign, I turn to Nick Lachey and Mario…
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Shaved Ice – December 5
Press day for the magazine, but we’re here with you as always. Is optimism growing for NHL hockey to still be played this season? It seems as though the player/owner meetings may have finally broken down some of the walls constructed by the league and the union during the CBA talks. As discussed yesterday, there’s…