Category: Editor’s picks
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Recruiting: Evan Bell commits to Merrimack
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By @MichaelCaples – When Evan Bell wraps up his USHL career, he’ll be heading from Fargo, N.D. to North Andover, Mass. The Livonia native has committed to Merrimack College, continuing his hockey career at the NCAA level after he’s done with juniors. “It’s a great honor to have the opportunity to play Division 1…
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Recruiting: Cooper Zech commits to Ferris State
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By @MichaelCaples – The Bulldogs have locked up another in-state defenseman. Today, the NAHL announced that Odessa Jackalopes defenseman Cooper Zech, a South Lyon native, has committed to Ferris State. The 17-year-old blueliner, a product of the Victory Honda AAA organization, was originally committed to Alaska Fairbanks, but now, he plans on being a member…
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MAHA announces state playoffs logo design contest
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By MAHA staff – For the second consecutive season, the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association is looking for youth hockey players who have creativity on and off the ice. MAHA is conducting its annual ‘MAHA State Playoff Logo’ design contest, which is open to all youth hockey players. “Every year, we create a new look for…
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Bauer World Invite in Michigan set to showcase 124 teams
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By @StefanKubus – In the middle of November, 124 girls teams will be coming to Michigan from across North America to take part in a massive girls’ hockey tournament once again. The Bauer World Invite and 200×85 have combined to run the weekend event from Nov. 11-13 in the Metro-Detroit area. “The Bauer World Hockey Invite serves as an annual…
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Spirit, Spitfires to play in “OHL Farewell to The Joe” game on Dec. 4
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By @MichaelCaples – On Dec. 4, the Saginaw Spirit and the Windsor Spitfires will play a neutral-site game – at a venue with a whole lot of history behind it. The two OHL franchises will play at Joe Louis Arena in a 4 p.m. contest dubbed the “OHL Farewell to The Joe” game. “With…
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Michigan Tech alum Jamie Phillips named ECHL Goaltender of the Month
By @StefanKubus – Jamie Phillips is already making waves in his first season of pro hockey. The Michigan Tech alum has posted a 6-0-0 record with his Tulsa Oilers – ECHL affiliate of the Winnipeg Jets – in October to begin his career, with a 2.44 goals-against average and .918 save percentage. Phillips allowed two goals…
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U-M Dearborn hockey player, Trenton native Ben McPartlin unexpectedly passes away
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By @StefanKubus – The tightly-knit hockey world lost a member over the weekend. University of Michigan-Dearborn freshman defenseman Ben McPartlin, a Trenton native, unexpectedly passed away Saturday at the age of 25. McPartlin was a former Trenton High School player, as well, having been coached by longtime Trojans bench boss Mike Turner. “He comes from a…
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PHOTOS: Team USA beats Switzerland to open Five Nations tournament in Plymouth
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Check out MiHockey’s photos from Team USA’s opening game of the Under-18 Five Nations tournament at the home of the NTDP in Plymouth. The National Under-18 Team – comprised primarily of the NTDP U18 Team – beat Switzerland 7-2 to open the tournament on a high note. For more details on the tourney, click here.…
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WATCH: St. Clair native Tyler Motte scores highlight-reel goal for Blackhawks
By @StefanKubus – While Auston Matthews, Patrik Laine and Zach Werenski have garnered the most attention as early Calder Trophy candidates, Tyler Motte has quietly been a productive player for the Chicago Blackhawks. Perhaps not so quietly any more after the St. Clair native scored his third of the season in highlight-reel fashion Tuesday night…
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Ferris State’s Pefley named WCHA rookie of the month
By @MichaelCaples – A St. Clair native has earned some big honors from the WCHA today. Craig Pefley, a redshirt freshman forward for Ferris State, was named the WCHA’s rookie of the month for October. The rookie forward racked up nine assists in his first nine games, tying for the WCHA and NCAA lead.…