Category: College
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MSU’s Mason Appleton signs with Winnipeg
By @MichaelCaples – The Spartans have lost a top player. Michigan State announced today that Mason Appleton has signed with the Winnipeg Jets, the club that drafted him in the sixth round of the 2015 NHL Draft. Appleton, a native of Green Bay, Wisc., was slated to be the Spartans’ captain for the 2017-18…
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Michigan announces the addition of three players, including LSSU transfer Luke Morgan
By @MichaelCaples – The Michigan Wolverines have added three players to their program in time for the 2017-18 season. Mel Pearson will welcome forwards Jack Becker, Alex Roos and Luke Morgan. Morgan, a Brighton native, is a transfer from Lake Superior State. The 5-foot-11, 190-pound forward, who played midget hockey for Little Caesars before…
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Ryan Miller signs with Anaheim
By @MichaelCaples – Ryan Miller is staying on the west coast, but he’s moving south. The Anaheim Ducks have signed the East Lansing native and former MSU star to a two-year contract. Also may have missed Ryan Miller’s terms earlier today: 2 year deal, $2M AAV with ANA. — Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) July…
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Warren native, Michigan alum Matt Hunwick signs with Pittsburgh
By @MichaelCaples – The Pittsburgh Penguins have added another Michigan native to the roster, as the club has signed Matt Hunwick. The University of Michigan and NTDP alum has signed a three-year deal with the defending Stanley Cup champions. The #Pens have signed defenseman Matt Hunwick to a three-year contract. The deal has an…
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MSU announces full 2017-18 hockey schedule
By @MichaelCaples – MSU fans can now officially plan out their trips to Munn Ice Arena next fall. The Spartans have announced their full 2017-18 season schedule, and here are the highlights: MSU opens the season with an exhibition contest against the University of Toronto on Oct. 7 at Munn. Home-and-home with former CCHA…
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Wolverines’ Luke Martin selected by Carolina in the 2017 NHL Draft
By @MichaelCaples – Luke Martin will be heading to Carolina when he’s done in Ann Arbor. The NTDP alum and Wolverines defenseman was selected by the Carolina Hurricanes at No. 52 overall in the 2017 NHL Draft. As a rookie blueliner for the B1G program, Martin recorded one goal and six assists in 35…
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NHL announces new initiative to grow college hockey
By @MichaelCaples – It’s not what college hockey fans in Illinois were probably hoping for, but it was close. Just a few hours before the start of the NHL Entry Draft in Chicago, the NHL held a press conference to announce a new initiative to help grow college hockey. With Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman…
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Reports: Tyler Motte traded to Columbus
By @MichaelCaples – Sounds like there will be a Tyler Motte and Zach Werenski reunion in Columbus. Per multiple reports, Motte – a St. Clair native, NTDP alum and University of Michigan product – is part of a blockbuster trade with the Chicago Blackhawks and Columbus Blue Jackets. Motte, who was teammates with Werenski…
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WMU’s Frederik Tiffels signs with Penguins
By @MichaelCaples – The Pittsburgh Penguins announced today that they have officially added a Bronco to their organization. The NHL franchise has signed Western Michigan forward and Muskegon Lumberjacks alum Frederik Tiffels to an entry-level contract. Tiffels leaves Kalamazoo after three seasons with WMU; he was a sixth-round pick of the Penguins in the…
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NCAA rules committee proposes modifications to video review
By @MichaelCaples – Video review has been quite the hot topic in hockey this season, and the collegiate level is looking to make some changes to it. The NCAA announced today that the Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey Rules Committee has proposed an adjustment to limit lengthy reviews “while maintaining the ability to correct…