Category: College
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Hockey Jobs: Meet Jeff Weinstein, head of public relations for Michigan Wolverines hockey
By Robert Bondy – Growing up, Jeff Weinstein followed the game of hockey as a huge New York Rangers fan, but never once laced up the skates competitively. “I didn’t play ice hockey, my brother was the one that played ice hockey from a little age on,” Weinstein said. “I used to go to…
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Becky Allis, Brad Stebner named WCHA Postgraduate Scholarship recipients
By Michael Caples – The Western Collegiate Hockey Association announced their two WCHA Postgraduate Scholarship recipients today, and both of the student-athletes have strong ties to Michigan. Ohio State’s Becky Allis, a West Olive native, and Michigan Tech alum Brad Stebner are both receiving $7,500 grants from their former hockey conference to use for their…
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From Compuware to captain of the Spartans – Michael Ferrantino is ready to lead MSU
By Robert Bondy – When he first stepped onto the ice at Munn Ice Arena in the fall of 2012, Michael Ferrantino was simply focused on earning playing time. This upcoming fall, only two years removed from that first practice in green and white, he will step onto the ice as the new face…
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Big Ten announces 2014-15 conference schedule; JLA championship weekend info
By Michael Caples – The Big Ten hockey office announced the league’s 2014-15 conference schedule today, along with information about the first B1G Hockey Tournament to take place in Detroit. After being held at the Xcel Energy Center this past March, the Big Ten’s tournament will now shift to Detroit, and take place at Joe…
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Grass Lake native and Providence College forward Drew Brown is battling cancer
By Michael Caples – Providence College announced today that junior forward Drew Brown, a Grass Lake, Mich., native, is returning home because a rare form of bone cancer. Brown, a product of the Chelsea Varsity hockey program, has recently began chemotherapy treatment at the University of Michigan’s University Hospital in Ann Arbor to battle Ewing’s…
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Video: Get to know Wolverines captain Andrew Copp
In MiHockey’s latest ‘Michigan’s Players’ feature, we introduce you to University of Michigan forward Andrew Copp. The soon-to-be Wolverines junior, a native of Ann Arbor, is a Compuware and NTDP alum, along with being a Winnipeg Jets draft pick. He was recently selected to be Michigan’s captain for the 2014-15 season.
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Latest batch of NCAA players enter professional ranks
By William Kyle Mitchell – With the conclusion of the NCAA season comes the latest batch of Michigan natives and connections moving on to the pro ranks. Here is a look at all the Michigan players heading off to the next stage of their hockey careers: Ferris State Scott Czarnowczan signed with the Idaho…
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Torey Krug stars in Warrior shoe commercial
Check out Livonia native Torey Krug starring in a commercial for Warrior’s new “Siege” shoe.
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Michigan Tech announces 2014-15 schedule, GLI dates
By Michael Caples – The college hockey season may just be a few weeks retired, but it’s never too early to look into next year. The Michigan Tech Huskies released their 2014-15 schedule today, and in the process, announced the dates for the 50th Great Lakes Invitational. Highlights of the Huskies’ schedule include a season-opening…
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Five Michigan names on U.S. Men’s National Team roster for World Championship
UPDATED ON FRIDAY, APRIL 18 – Team USA announced today that they have added Grosse Pointe Woods native Andy Miele to the World Championship roster. Miele, 26, recorded 23 goals and 47 assists for 70 points in 69 AHL games this year with the Portland Pirates. He was a second-team AHL All-Star selection. By Michael…