Category: Editor’s picks
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The new Flint OHL team will be called the “Firebirds”
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The new OHL team in Flint will be called the Firebirds when they take the Perani Arena ice next fall. The newly-named Firedbirds held a press conference in Flint today to formally announce their naming decision. https://t.co/oyJmMs2cZB — Flint Firebirds (@FlintFirebirds) March 16, 2015 Costa Papista, president of President of IMS Hockey Corp., said…
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2015 high school all-state teams announced
The Michigan High School Hockey Coaches’ Association announced their all-state teams for Divisions 1-3 tonight, following the conclusion of the MHSAA state playoffs. All all-state honorees are listed below. Division 1 Division 1 Forwards 1st Team Marshall Bowery Rochester United Max Harper Rochester United Jack Meacham Northville…
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Spartans split weekend with 2-1 win over Wolverines at Yost
UPDATE (11:00 p.m.): The Big Ten has officially announced their bracket for the upcoming Big Ten Men’s Ice Hockey Tournament at Joe Louis Arena. First-place Minnesota and second-place Michigan State have byes in the first round, while Michigan (No. 3) will face Wisconsin (No. 6) at 8 p.m. on Thursday in the quarterfinals. The…
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Cranbrook Kingswood prevails in D3 state title game
By Matt Mackinder – PLYMOUTH – All it took for Cranbrook Kingswood was a goal 42 seconds into the game. That quick one by Mason Schultz immediately put Houghton on its heels and the Cranes cruised the rest of the way, only allowing 13 shots in blanking the Gremlins 4-0 to win their second…
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Brother Rice claims D2 state title Saturday morning at Compuware Arena
By Matt Mackinder – PLYMOUTH – Nicholas Macina was way out of his position in the Brother Rice crease and Livonia Stevenson had a wide-open net. William Vanderveen came diving across to save a sure goal and keep the Warriors up 3-2 late in the second period Saturday morning in the Division 2 high…
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VIDEO: 2015 Midget Minor state title-clinching game
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The Michigan Nationals prevailed over Victory Honda in a six-overtime thriller at the Taylor Sportsplex on March 8. The victory gave the Nationals their first state title in program history. (Video created by Michael Crawford and Trevor Redford/MiHockey) MORE: PHOTOS: Michigan Nationals win 2015 MAHA Midget Minor state title | VIDEO: Michigan Nationals win midget…
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Wolverines beat Spartans Friday night at Munn
By @MichaelCaples – EAST LANSING – Round 1 goes to Michigan. In the first of two battles between in-state rivals, the Wolverines prevailed over the Spartans in East Lansing, picking up a 5-3 win to move into first place in the Big Ten standings. After scoring two quick goals in the opening minutes, a…
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Naurato: It’s ‘Silly Season, Part 2’ for youth hockey
By Brandon Naurato – This is a follow-up to Naurato’s ‘Silly Season’ is here for youth hockey column that was originally posted on Feb. 11, 2015. The winter season is over and as players and parents travel from rink to rink we hear whispers of stories that have transpired throughout the year. Some tell stories…
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VIDEO: 2015 MAHA 15U Tier 1 state title game
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The Oakland Jr. Grizzlies beat Little Caesars 4-0 in the first-ever MAHA Boys’ 15U Tier I state title game on March 8 at the Taylor Sportsplex. (Video created by Michael Crawford and Trevor Redford/MiHockey)