Category: Editor’s picks
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Ypsilanti native Lester Lancaster named NAHL defenseman of the month
By @MichaelCaples – Lester Lancaster had quite the month of November, and the NAHL took notice. The junior league announced their monthly awards today, and the Ypsilanti native was named their defenseman of the month. Lancaster, a Mercyhurst commit, led his Springfield Jr. Blues team with 10 points (one goal, nine assists) in 11 games…
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Red Wings bounce back, beat Stars Thursday night at The Joe
Photos by Kaileigh Brammer/MiHockey By @SKubus – DETROIT – After a poor performance Tuesday, the Red Wings turned in a solid bounce-back performance against Dallas Thursday night at Joe Louis Arena. Led by multi-point outings from six different players, Detroit improved to 15-6-5 on the season with a 5-2 victory over the Stars, just two days after…
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The 50th annual Great Lakes Invitational is almost here; FSU to compete for first time
By @MichaelCaples – For the third year in a row, the Great Lakes Invitational features an all-Michigan line-up. Traditional participants Michigan Tech, the University of Michigan and Michigan State will once again be competing at Joe Louis Arena from Dec. 28-29, and they will welcome Ferris State to the 50th edition of the two-day tournament.…
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Ray Kaunisto’s “meow” interview going viral
By @MichaelCaples – Sault Ste. Marie native Ray Kaunisto dropped some “meows” during an interview, and it’s spreading across the internet like wildfire. The Kalamazoo Wings forward and Northern Michigan alum pulled off the “Super Troopers” bit – replacing the word ‘now’ with ‘meow’ during an in-game interview recently, and it’s making the rounds across…
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Michigan natives DeBrincat, Hope claim OHL monthly honors
The Ontario Hockey League announced their players of the month for November today, and two Michigan natives were honored by the junior league. Alex DeBrincat was named the OHL’s rookie of the month, while Brandon Hope claimed the top goaltender award. For DeBrincat, it’s the second time in as many months that he’s been named…
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Howe family releases statement on Mr. Hockey, condolences to Jean Beliveau’s family
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After reports surfaced earlier this week of another stroke for Gordie Howe, Mr. Hockey’s family released an official statement today through the Detroit Red Wings. The family’s statement confirms a CBC report that Howe did not suffer a second severe stroke. Here is the text in its entirety: During the afternoon of Monday, December…
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The Easton Hockey Game of the Week: Plymouth Stingrays vs. Farmington Fire
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 sixth Easton Hockey Game of the Week feature puts the spotlight on a a…
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MAG: “You Should Know” David Keefer
In the latest issue of MiHockeyMag, we introduce you to Muskegon Lumberjacks forward David Keefer. The Brighton native is the latest Perani’s Hockey World ‘You Should Know’ featured player – click here or on the image below to check it out in the digital edition of the magazine.
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Jeff Lerg named ECHL goaltender of the month
By @MichaelCaples – His return to North American hockey has went pretty well so far, according to the news released this morning. The ECHL announced today that Livonia native Jeff Lerg is their goaltender of the month for November. Lerg, who spent the last three seasons playing in Italy and France, recorded a 7-0-1 record…
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Red Wings fall to Florida Panthers Tuesday night in Detroit
By @SKubus – DETROIT – The Florida Panthers came into Joe Louis Arena Tuesday night and controlled their contest with the Red Wings, winning by a 4-3 final. Little Caesars, Saginaw Spirit and Plymouth Whalers product Vincent Trocheck led the way with a goal and two assists and Roberto Luongo turned aside 38 of 41 shots…