Category: Lake Superior State Lakers
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Michigan schools sweep WCHA weekly honors
By @MichaelCaples – The Western Collegiate Hockey Association gives out three awards each week, and this time around, Michigan schools claimed them all. Michigan Tech’s Tyler Heinonen, Lake Superior State’s Gordon Defiel and Northern Michigan’s Atte Tolvanen all picked up weekly honors from their conference for outstanding performances this weekend. Heinonen, a junior forward from…
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Damon Whitten’s rebuilding process for a sleeping giant at Lake Superior State
By @MichaelCaples – Damon Whitten admitted that it was a little strange to be on the other bench at Munn Ice Arena. After all, the Brighton native played four seasons for Michigan State and spent two years as the team’s director of hockey operations. Now, however, Whitten was a visitor in East Lansing, leading…
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PHOTOS: LSSU tops MSU Thursday night in East Lansing
The Michigan State Spartans held their 2015-16 home opener Thursday night at Munn Ice Arena, but the visitors spoiled the party. Lake Superior State scored three second-period goals en route to a 4-2 victory in the first of two nonconference showdowns between the two schools this week. J.T. Henke, Bryce Schmitt, C.J. Hayes and Gage…
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Lake Superior State looking to prove doubters wrong in 2015-16
By Matt Mackinder – Getting picked to finish in the basement of the WCHA standings this year by both the coaches and media, Lake Superior State hopes to harness that motivation to make some noise in the league this season. The Lakers, under first-year coach Damon Whitten, went 8-28-2 in 2014-15, losing their first nine…
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MAG: LSSU honors local player with Pullar dedication
In the latest issue of MiHockeyMag, we share a story about how a Lake Superior State University marketing class assignment turned into a remarkable tribute to a local hockey player. (Photo courtesy of LSSU/John Shibley) Click here, or click on the image below, to read more.
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Lumberjacks’ Max Humitz commits to LSSU
By @MichaelCaples – Livonia native Max Humitz recently came back to Michigan through a trade to the Muskegon Lumberjacks. Now, he’s making sure he won’t be leaving the state any time soon. Humitz, acquired by Muskegon in a trade with the Lincoln Stars on Jan. 6, announced today that he has committed to Lake Superior…
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Michigan schools sweep WCHA weekly honors
After strong showings in two holiday tournaments, Michigan-based WCHA schools swept the conference weekly awards today. Lake Superior State, fresh off a win at the Florida college Classic, had two players named – freshmen Gordon Defiel and Aidan Wright. Meanwhile, Michigan Tech senior forward Tanner Kero picked up a league selection award, as well. From…
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’94 Lake Superior State team needs your votes
By @MichaelCaples – The ’94 Lake Superior State Lakers squad might not be playing together any time soon, but they need your help nonetheless. The LSSU national championship-winning team is taking on a ’70 Cornell team in today’s voting battle of the Frozen Four’s Finest. NCAA.com has created a 16-team bracket to decide who the best…
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Lake Superior announces NHL deal for Czuczman, release of head coach
By Michael Caples – It was a busy Tuesday for the Lake Superior State Lakers, who had two major announcements to make upon the conclusion of their 2013-14 season. The Lakers announced that standout defenseman Kevin Czuczman will be forgoing his senior season to sign a two-year, entry-level contract with the New York Islanders. Czuczman,…
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Michigan schools take all WCHA players of the week spots
By Michael Caples – The WCHA announced their weekly awards today, and all three honorees play for Michigan schools. Ferris State’s Cory Kane, Lake Superior State’s Kevin Kapalka and Michigan Tech’s Reid Sturos were all honored by their conference today after exception weekends. Kane, a senior for the Bulldogs, was named offensive player of the…