Category: College
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NCAA announces rule changes to hand passes, net dislodging, more
By Michael Caples – The NCAA announced on their official website today that the governing body of all college hockey will not allow hand passes anywhere on the ice, among other rule changes. The Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved proposals “aimed at increasing offensive opportunities.” According to the release, all hand passes, even in the…
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Six Michigan natives selected for CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game
By Stefan Kubus – USA Hockey announced today the 40 players who will partake in the first-ever CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game – and six call the Mitten home. The inaugural game, set for Sept. 29 at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, N.Y. (home of the Sabres), will feature 31 players from the USHL,…
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CCHA announces schedule for final season
For the last time, the Central Collegiate Hockey Association has announced their upcoming schedule. The league – playing their “Celebrate The Legacy” final season in 2012-13 – features six Michigan teams: Michigan, Michigan State, Ferris State, Western Michigan, Northern Michigan, and Lake Superior State. From the league’s press release: FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — The Central…
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Photo gallery: MSU hosts their first-ever women’s clinic
Tom Anastos and the Michigan State Spartans hockey team hosted a women’s clinic for the first time on July 18. The one-night clinic was designed to let women of all different skill levels experience what it’s like to play for the Spartans. Equipment was provided for all the participants, who heard from the coaching staff,…
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Photo gallery: Yost Ice Arena construction
MiHockey went over to Yost Ice Arena to see how the renovation project was going. Here are the photos we took while we were in Ann Arbor checking out the storied hockey rink. (Photos by Dave Ellis/MiHockey)
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Berenson, Wolverines agree on three-year extension
By Michael Caples – The University of Michigan boasts one of the top hockey programs in the country, in large part because of their accomplished coach, Red Berenson. Now, fans of the Maize and Blue can rest assured that he isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Wolverines athletic director Dave Brandon announced Monday afternoon that Berenson…
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Griffins sign Chad Billins to one-year deal
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By Michael Caples – First Luke Glendening, now Chad Billins. The Griffins added another former CCHA star and Michigan native to their 2012-13 line-up today, as the club announced that they signed former Ferris State defenseman Chad Billins to a one-year deal. Billins, a Marysville native, signed an amateur tryout deal with the club on…
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MiHockey’s free agency watch list
By Stefan Kubus – Now that we’re through almost a full work-week of the free agent madness that comes along with July 1, here’s a list of all the signings that relate to the Mitten. Kevin Porter – Buffalo Sabres Porter, former Michigan Wolverine and Hobey Baker winner from Northville, recorded seven points in 35…
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Trouba’s family releases statement saying defenseman will attend Michigan
Rumors have been swirling through the last few days that Michigan recruit and recent top-10 NHL pick Jacob Trouba had received a cash offer to play for the Kitchener Rangers and forgo his college commitment. The Trouba family released a statement today, which was obtained by MiHockey via e-mail. The release reads as follows: “There…