Category: College
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USCHO preseason college hockey poll released; three Michigan teams ranked
The first USCHO college hockey poll of the 2016-17 NCAA has been released, and three Michigan teams have made the list. Michigan’s representation on the USCHO poll is as follows: No. 11 – Michigan No. 17 – Michigan Tech No. 20 – Ferris State Here is the full poll (of which MiHockey editor Michael Caples…
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Wolverines announce promotional schedule; ALS Awareness Game, Austim Awareness Game and more
By @MichaelCaples – The University of Michigan hockey program has announced a series of promotional events for the upcoming 2016-17 NCAA season, with plenty of items worthy of starring on the calendar for Wolverines fans. Fans are invited to ‘Skate with the Wolverines’ following their exhibition season opener against the University of Windsor on…
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WCHA announces preseason polls, preseason player of the year and all-conference team
By @MichaelCaples – The WCHA announced its 2016-17 preseason coaches and media polls, as well as its player of the year and preseason all-conference team selections. The conference’s preseason coaches poll is as follows: Bowling Green Michigan Tech Minnesota State Ferris State Northern Michigan Bemidji State Lake Superior State Alaska Anchorage Alabama Huntsville Alaska Preseason…
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MAG: “You Should Know” Patrick Khodorenko
In the latest edition of MiHockeyMag, we introduce you to Walnut Creek, Calif., native and longtime Michigan resident Patrick Khodorenko. The Honeybaked AAA product and USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program alum will start his college hockey career this fall at Michigan State University. A 2017 draft-eligible player, Khodorenko will be one to watch this…
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Mike York joins Michigan State hockey staff as student assistant coach
By @MichaelCaples – Michigan State announced today that they have added a new student assistant coach who is certainly recognizable to Spartan hockey fans. Former All-American Mike York is returning to East Lansing to complete his degree in communication, and while doing so, he’s going to work with his alma mater’s hockey program. “We…
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WCHA announces changes to OT, points structure and nets
By @MichaelCaples – Announced today, the Western Collegiate Hockey Association is making some changes to its rulebook. The league is officially introducing three-on-three overtime and a shootout (if necessary) for regular-season games, a three-point-per-game structure for WCHA standings and mandatory National Hockey League nets in all arenas. “The WCHA is committed to evolving and adapting…
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Spartan alums return to East Lansing for annual MSU Pro Camp (with photos)
By @MichaelCaples – EAST LANSING – Near the end of every August, they return to Munn Ice Arena. Former Spartans (and some of their friends) arrive in East Lansing ready for the transition from summer training to team training camps, and with the help of Tom Newton, they start finding their stride once again.…
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MiStory: Less than a second (by Ryan Kesti)
In MiHockey’s new MiStory feature, we let hockey people tell their own stories with their own words. Ryan Kesti spent 2010-15 as a forward at Northern Michigan University. Kesti wrapped up his final hockey season, his first as a professional, with a bang, and now tells the story of his journey through hockey as he begins to embark on a new post-hockey adventure – and…
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NJEC: Wolverines invitees talk World Junior camp in Plymouth, upcoming season
By @MichaelCaples and @StefanKubus – PLYMOUTH – Four Wolverines are getting a head start on the 2016-17 season – thanks to invites to the USA Hockey National Junior Evaluation Camp in Plymouth. Nick Boka (Plymouth), Brendan Warren (Carleton), Luke Martin (St. Louis, Mo.) and Joseph Cecconi (Youngstown, N.Y.) were the Block M representatives for…
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Todd Krygier named new assistant coach at Western Michigan
By @MichaelCaples – It didn’t take long for Todd Krygier to find a new job. Western Michigan announced today that they have hired Krygier, formerly the head coach of the USHL’s Muskegon Lumberjacks, as a new assistant coach for the Broncos hockey program. “We’ve been very fortunate here at Western during my time to have…