Category: College
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Wolverines announce that Quinn Hughes will be back for sophomore season
By @MichaelCaples – The Michigan Wolverines haven’t announced the team’s 2018-19 roster just yet, but they have confirmed one big piece of the puzzle. Quinn Hughes will be back for another season in Ann Arbor. The No. 7 overall pick in this summer’s NHL Draft has announced via a MGoBlue.com article that he will be…
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College hockey overtime protocols approved; other rule changes announced
By @MichaelCaples – It maintains the status quo, really, after it looked like there was going to be a shake-up in college hockey – at least in how points are distributed in conference standings. A rule proposal was initially approved by the hockey rules committee that would ban the use of three-on-three overtime and shootouts…
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NCAA modifies overtime proposal; three-on-three, shootouts are options again
By @MichaelCaples – On June 14, the NCAA announced that the Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey Rules Committee had approved a proposal that would forbid anything more than a five-minute overtime period of five-on-hockey. Still tied after the old-school overtime set-up? Game’s a tie. Yesterday, however, the committee backpedaled on the idea, after “receiving membership…
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Joel L’Esperance signs with Dallas Stars
By @MichaelCaples – Another Michigan boy has signed his first NHL contract. Congrats to Brighton native and Michigan Tech product Joel L’Esperance, who has signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Dallas Stars. The 22-year-old seized an opportunity with the Stars’ AHL affiliate, the Texas Stars, at the conclusion of his four years with the…
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Recruiting: Christian Stoever commits to Merrimack
By @MichaelCaples – Merrimack College has locked up one of the top young goaltenders from the Great Lakes State. Christian Stoever, a 2000 birth-year goaltender, has committed to the Hockey East program located in North Andover, Mass. The netminder said he liked what he saw from the new leaders of the Warriors hockey program. “I…
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Rich Metro leaving LSSU for head coach position at Shattuck St. Mary’s
By @MichaelCaples – Lake Superior State is down one Sault Ste. Marie native heading into the upcoming season. The Lakers announced today that assistant coach Rich Metro has accepted a head coaching position at the prestigious Shattuck-St. Mary’s boarding school in Minnesota. “We would like to thank Rich for his dedication and commitment to Laker…
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Luke Morgan using Wings development camp to knock off rust after redshirt year with Wolverines
By @MichaelCaples – DETROIT – Luke Morgan’s been patiently waiting for his chance to suit up for the Michigan Wolverines. This week, he’s got quite the distraction – and quite the experience – to help with the wait. The Brighton native, who transferred to Michigan from Lake Superior State last summer, had to sit out…
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Recruiting: Justin Michaelian commits to Ferris State
By @MichaelCaples – Ferris State has secured a new Bulldog. Today, Justin Michaelian announced that he has committed to the Ferris State hockey program. “I picked Ferris State because of the history of their coaches and their program, and how they develop their players,” Michaelian told MiHockey. “Being a Michigan-born player, it means a lot…
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Recruiting: Jack Leavy commits to Michigan
By @MichaelCaples – The Michigan Wolverines have stayed close to home with their latest goaltending commitment. Today, Birmingham native Jack Leavy announced that he has verbally committed to Mel Pearson and the Wolverines for the upcoming season. “It’s been a dream of mine to continue my education at the University Of Michigan, but being able…
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2018 Draft: Cole Krygier selected by Florida Panthers
By @MichaelCaples – DALLAS – Christian will have the bragging rights, but, they’re both NHL Draftees now. Just five picks after Christian Krygier was selected by the New York Islanders, twin brother Cole was selected by the Florida Panthers in the seventh round of the NHL Draft today in Dallas. Cole (and Christian) will be…