Category: Editor’s picks
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West Michigan Special Hockey Association chosen as SpartanNash Kraft Hockeyville winner
By @StefanKubus – The West Michigan Special Hockey Association will be receiving a healthy boost for its program, and the general public can help out, too. On Nov. 21, the WMSHA was named one of three associations to take part in SpartanNash’s Kraft Hockeyville this February. Each year, SpartanNash partners with Kraft Heinz to support…
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MSU’s Jerad Rosburg named Big Ten’s first star of the week
By @MichaelCaples – Michigan State defenseman Jerad Rosburg had himself quite a Friday night in Grand Forks, N.D., and the Big Ten took notice. In the Spartans’ victory over then No. 5-ranked North Dakota, Rosburg scored two goals, and had the primary assist on the game-winning goal. It was an offensive outburst for Rosburg,…
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Misiak, Hartje, Durgan all named NAHL stars of the week
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By @MichaelCaples – Michigan-born players almost had a clean sweep of the NAHL stars of the week list today. Players hailing from the Mitten State garnered three of the four divisional stars of the week awards, the NAHL announced today. Justin Misiak was named the Central Division Star of the Week, Jackson Hartje the…
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Muskegon’s Svechnikov, NTDP’s Hughes named USHL players of the week
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By @MichaelCaples – Two Michigan residents have claimed USHL weekly honors, the Tier I junior league announced today. Muskegon Lumberjacks forward Andrei Svechnikov was named the USHL’s forward of the week, while USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program Under-18 Team blueliner Quinn Hughes was named top defenseman. For Svechnikov, it’s his second honor in…
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MTU’s Redmond named WCHA defensive player of week; LSSU’s Morgan top rookie
By @MichaelCaples – Michigan residents have claimed two of the three WCHA weekly awards, the college hockey conference announced today. Michigan Tech goaltender Angus Redmond was named the WCHA defensive player of the week, while Lake Superior State forward Luke Morgan was named top freshman. Redmond, a native of Langley, B.C., moved into the NCAA…
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‘JoeyStrong’ charity game to be held for local youth player with leukemia
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By @StefanKubus – A young member of the tightly-knit hockey community is in need of support. Joey Gangola, a 15-year-old sophomore at De La Salle Collegiate High School in Warren and player for the U16A Rochester Rattlers, was recently diagnosed with Acute Childhood Leukemia. Now, friends, family and others in the hockey community are coming…
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PHOTOS: Brother Rice vs. Detroit Catholic Central on Thanksgiving Eve
Longtime high school hockey foes Brother Rice and Detroit Catholic Central renewed their rivalry on Thanksgiving Eve at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth. Check out our photos from the filled-to-capacity game, which saw the Warriors top the Shamrocks by a final score of 5-1. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)
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College hockey recap (week of Nov. 21-27)
By Jonathan Cochran – Here’s how Michigan’s NCAA D-I schools fared in college hockey action this past weekend. Note: Ferris State and Western did not play this week. The Broncos host St. Cloud State on Friday, while the Bulldogs travel to face Alabama-Huntsville on Saturday. Michigan State pulls off upset at No. 5 North…
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Red Wings activate Tomas Jurco, place Tyler Bertuzzi and Brendan Smith on seven-day IR
By @MichaelCaples – While the Red Wings regained one player today, they lost two. Detroit announced that they have recalled Tomas Jurco from Grand Rapids after his conditioning stint and activated him from injured reserve. Meanwhile, the club placed Tyler Bertuzzi and Brendan Smith on seven-day injured reserve. Jurco, 23, posted one goal and…
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PHOTOS: Wolverines beat Lakers in Saturday night rematch
The Michigan Wolverines found some revenge against the Lake Superior State Lakers Saturday night at Yost Ice Arena, earning a weekend split of their two-game series with a 4-1 victory. For Friday’s game photo gallery, click here. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)