Category: College
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Recruiting: Dominic James commits to Minnesota Duluth
By @MichaelCaples – Dominic James said it wasn’t a hard decision. When the two-time defending NCAA champions come calling, you listen. The Plymouth native and Oakland Jr. Grizzlies 16U forward announced today that he has committed to the University of Minnesota Duluth. “I picked UMD because of the history,” James told MiHockey. “You…
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Recruiting: Brenden Rons commits to Ferris State
By @MichaelCaples – Brenden Rons is coming home to Michigan to suit up for the Bulldogs. The Farmington Hills native has announced his new commitment to Ferris State. “It’s always been a dream of mine to play Division 1 college hockey,” Rons told MiHockey. “I’ve watched Ferris State play in the Great Lakes Invitational…
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Bloomfield Hills native Shane Switzer transferring to Michigan from BU
By @MichaelCaples – On the same day that a Bloomfield Hills native was named the 100th captain in Wolverines program history, another player from the same city announced he’s coming to Ann Arbor. Shane Switzer is joining Michigan as a graduate transfer after four years at Boston University. “I’m very excited for the opportunity…
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Will Lockwood named 100th captain in Wolverines’ program history
By @MichaelCaples – Will Lockwood will forever have a unique fact included in his bio. The Bloomfield Hills native was named captain of the Michigan Wolverines today. He will be the 100th player in school history to wear the ‘C’ for the Maize and Blue. Lockwood will be joined by seniors Jake Slaker, Luke…
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NCHC announces 2019-2020 conference schedule for Western Michigan
By @MichaelCaples – The Western Michigan Broncos now know what the majority of their season will look like in 2019-2020. Today, the National Collegiate Hockey Conference announced its conference schedule, with games kicking off on Nov. 8, and the Frozen Faceoff concluding on Mar. 21. The Broncos will start the season on the road,…
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College Hockey All-American lists announced
By @MichaelCaples – The American Hockey Coaches Association has announced its All-American list for Men’s D1 college hockey, and there are plenty of Michigan names featured. AHCA West All-Americans – D1 First Team Quinn Hughes – Michigan Taro Hirose – Michigan State, Red Wings signee Rem Pitlick – Minnesota, Muskegon Lumberjacks alum Second Team…
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Quinn Hughes to compete for Team USA at World Championship
By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey has yet to announce its preliminary roster or first group of invites for the upcoming 2019 IIHF Men’s World Championship in Slovakia, but the Vancouver Canucks have revealed one participant for Team USA. Quinn Hughes will be competing for the Red, White and Blue at Men’s Worlds for the…
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Recruiting: Jacob Semik commits to Arizona State
By @MichaelCaples – The Sun Devils have snagged another Michigan native. Jacob Semik is on his way to Arizona State. The Canton native has announced his commitment to college hockey’s youngest D1 program, joining Logan Jenuwine as recent pledges to ASU. “I’m very grateful for the opportunity to be a part of such a…
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Johnny Gruden signs with Ottawa Senators
By @MichaelCaples – Johnny Gruden is officially a member of the Ottawa Senators. The Rochester Hills native has signed with the NHL franchise that drafted him in the fourth round of the 2018 Draft. Gruden, 18, just wrapped up his freshman season at the University of Miami. He posted 15 points in 38 games…
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Spartans officially announce signings of two players for 2019-2020 season
By @MichaelCaples – The Michigan State Spartans have announced the signings of two players for the 2019-2020 NCAA hockey season. One’s from right down the street; one’s from…Switzerland. The Spartans’ freshman class will include Oak Park native Josh Nodler and Arisdorft, Switzerland native Nicolas Muller – the team announcement indicates that there may players…