Category: Editor’s picks
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Fifteenth annual MIHL Prep Hockey Showcase begins Feb. 12
By @MichaelCaples – The 15th edition of the Michigan Interscholastic Hockey League Prep Hockey Showcase begins in less than two weeks. The showcase, which features 42 of the top ranked high school hockey teams from Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin and Ohio, will be held in Trenton from Feb. 12-14. “The main goal of the MIHL is…
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Michigan Public High School Hockey Showcase set for Feb. 1-8 in Chelsea
By @MichaelCaples – The fifth annual Michigan Public High School Hockey Showcase is returning to Chelsea’s Arctic Coliseum from Feb. 1-8. The showcase, which features many of the public high school hockey programs across the state, will host 65 games over the one-week span, with teams coming from the Upper Peninsula all the way down…
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Mike Babcock talks about the fight against mental illness with TSN
During the NHL All-Star break, Mike Babcock welcomed TSN cameras into his home so that he could talk about mental illness. TSN shared the video today during Bell’s #BellLetsTalk campaign, where the Canadian telecommunications company is donating 5 cents towards mental health initiatives every time somebody uses the above hashtag on the social media network.…
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NAHL Top Prospects Showcase rosters announced; 23 Michigan natives invited
By @MichaelCaples – The North American Hockey League has announced the players invited to their NAHL Top Prospects Tournament, and 23 Michigan natives have been selected to participate. The showcase, presented by Easton Hockey, will be held from Feb. 23-24, 2015, at the Ann Arbor Ice Cube. Four teams will be made up of the…
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Lerg: Overuse of ‘The Post Wrap’
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By Jeff Lerg – Have you noticed the increasing amount of goaltenders spending the majority of time on their knees when the puck is in their zone? In my opinion, many goalies are overusing a goaltending technique called the post wrap (other names includes post jam or reverse ‘vh’). The post wrap is a position when a…
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MAG: Sensky exudes hometown pride with Plymouth Whalers
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In the latest issue of MiHockeyMag, we profiled Plymouth Whalers defenseman Tyler Sensky, one of few players fortunate enough to play junior hockey just minutes away from their hometown. Check out the article by clicking here, or by clicking on the image below. (Photo courtesy of Aaron Bell/OHL Images)
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MAG: Meet KOHA’s Brian Tulik in our latest ‘Hockey Jobs’ feature
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In the latest issue of MiHockeyMag, we introduce you to Brian Tulik, director of coaching and player development for the Kalamazoo Optimist Hockey Association. Tulik plays a crucial role in KOHA’s day-to-day operations, and as one of our state’s USA Hockey Model Associations, he’s a leader in communicating the ADM to parents, players and coaches.…
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MSU’s Hildebrand, UM’s Hyman and Selman take B1G weekly awards
By @MichaelCaples – The Big Ten announced their weekly awards list today, and Michigan’s two B1G programs claimed all the spot. Michigan State goaltender Jake Hildebrand was named the league’s first star, after the Spartans’ netminder led his team to a weekend sweep against Ohio State. Hildebrand stopped 33 of the 34 shots he…
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The Easton Hockey Game(s) of the Week – Girls’ high school showcase
Welcome to MiHockey’s new youth hockey Game of the Week feature, powered by Easton Hockey. Each week, MiHockey cameras are going behind-the-scenes of a youth hockey game to capture the excitement and passion displayed in rinks across our great state. Our 10th Easton Hockey Game of the Week feature puts the spotlight on not one…
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Werenski, Connor taken high in NHL.com mock drafts
By @SKubus – NHL.com released a pair of mock drafts Monday afternoon for the 2015 NHL Entry Draft, and two Michigan natives appear high on the list. Grosse Pointe native Zach Werenski and Shelby Township’s Kyle Connor were chosen by writer Mike Morreale at No. 5 to the New Jersey Devils and No. 13…