Category: College
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Zatkoff, Kennedy take home AHL awards
By Michael Caples – The American Hockey League announced both monthly and weekly awards yesterday, and some Michigan connections were included in the recipients. Jeff Zatkoff, a Detroit native and goaltender for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, was named the league’s CCM/AHL Goaltender of the Month for November. Meanwhile, former Spartans standout Tim Kennedy was named the…
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CCHA Players of the Week – Dec. 3
The Central Collegiate Hockey Association named Washington, Mich., native Austin Czarnik of the Miami RedHawks their player of the week today. Here are the league nominations for their weekly honors: Postgame® Offensive Player of the Week Austin Czarnik, MIA So., F (Washington, MI) Czarnik scored a goal, had two assists and was the Perani Cup…
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The latest college hockey poll – Dec. 3
USCHO released their weekly college hockey poll today, with New Hampshire taking the top spot. MiHockey editor Michael Caples has been one of the voters in the poll since the beginning of last season, and we figured it was about time we shared his poll to see how it stacks up with the rest of…
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Weekend college recaps: Spartans, Lakers swept, while Broncos win both against NMU
A look around the college hockey scene in Michigan from the past weekend. Ferris State takes Game 1, Michigan takes Game 2 in shootout Friday night’s game featured goals from five different Bulldogs, and a big game from C.J. Motte. The Ferris State goaltender made 27 saves en route to a 5-0 shutout against the…
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Wolverines tie Bulldogs in regulation, pick up extra point in shootout
By Matt Slovin – BIG RAPIDS – On the heels of an embarrassing 5-0 loss to Ferris State on Friday night, the Michigan Wolverines overcame an early goal allowed to defeat the Bulldogs in a shootout after playing to a 3-3 tie. Ferris State scored less than a minute into the series finale when Jason…
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Buckeyes earn road sweep of Spartans with 3-1 win Saturday night
By Stefan Kubus – EAST LANSING – As expected, it was another goaltending duel Saturday night in East Lansing. And for the second straight night, the Buckeyes prevailed. Ohio State senior goaltender Brady Hjelle made 22 saves – earning the game’s first star for the second night in a row – and freshman forward Tyler…
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Wolverines’ road woes continue, lose to Ferris State 5-0
By Matt Slovin – BIG RAPIDS – Ferris State used a massive second period to propel itself to a 5-0 league win over visiting Michigan on Friday night. The Wolverines’ loss dropped their road record to a disappointing 0-3-1. Chances didn’t come easy for either team in the first period. But according to both Michigan…
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Davenport announces women’s hockey program and head coach
By Michael Caples – Collegiate women’s hockey is coming to Grand Rapids. Davenport University has announced that the school has created a women’s team, and selected former Davenport men’s coach Tom Hofman to build the foundation as the team’s first coach. Beginning in the 2013-14 season, the Panthers will compete in the American Collegiate Hockey…
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Wolverines officially announce seven signings for 2013-14
The Michigan Wolverines officially announced their additions to next year’s roster today, with four Michigan natives on the list. Red Berenson will have seven new players starting in 2013-14. They are as follows (Michigan natives in bold): Forwards Evan Allen (Sterling Heights) Bryson Cianfrone (Stoney Creek, Ontario) J.T. Compher (Northbrook, Ill.) Alex Kile (Troy) Tyler…