Category: Editor’s picks
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Coopersville native Susie Kluting receives Wes Danielson Award at MAHA banquet
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By Stefan Kubus – TRAVERSE CITY – Susie Kluting tried numerous different sports growing up, from tennis and swimming to rock climbing and water skiing. But above the rest, it was an unlikely candidate that won over her heart: sled hockey. Kluting was born with spina bifida, which occurs when the bones of the…
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MiHockey’s ‘The Shift’ with Cody Milan
Welcome to MiHockey’s new feature ‘The Shift’ – hockey questions for hockey players. In each ‘The Shift’ feature, we take you through the mindset of today’s hockey player through a question-and-answer session, profiling players from the NHL all the way down to youth travel hockey. MORE: See more ‘The Shift’ features here Our next featured player…
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Taking a look at the MAHA rule changes
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By Stefan Kubus – While the Tier 1 organizational changes highlighted the Sunday voting session at the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association meeting, there were other notable rule changes decided upon, as well. Here is a look at the summary of the rules discussed and voted on, along with the ‘intent’ of each rule as documented…
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USA Hockey announces Under-17 Select Team roster; three Michigan natives selected
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By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey announced today the 20 players who will represent their country at the 2014 Under-17 Five Nations Tournament this August. Three Michigan natives are on the roster for the U.S. Under-17 Select Team, which will head to Germany to compete in the international tournament from Aug. 13-17. All the players selected…
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MAHA voting board approves changes to Tier 1 hockey for 2015-16 season
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By @MichaelCaples – TRAVERSE CITY – The Michigan Amateur Hockey Association voted on their proposed rule changes this morning, and there will be changes to Tier 1 (AAA) hockey for the 2015-16 season and beyond. There were two rule proposals on the floor with the only difference being the addition of 10U AAA hockey, both…
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Michigan Girls Hockey League merging with LCAHL for upcoming season
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By @MichaelCaples – TRAVERSE CITY – Starting this fall, the Michigan Girls Hockey League will have the strength of Little Caesars Hockey behind it. The league is merging with the Little Caesars Amateur Hockey League starting with the 2014-15 season, it was announced today during the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association’s summer meeting. “Girls’ hockey…
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Scott Czarnowczan talks Red Wings development camp, Ferris State hockey
By Nick Barnowski – After a national title game appearance and WCHA championship, Scott Czarnowczan gave everything to the Ferris State hockey program. Now, he’s doing whatever he can to take his career to the next level. His latest stop was Traverse City for the Detroit Red Wings’ annual development camp. “You grow up…
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Muskegon Lumberjacks announce 28-man protected roster, affiliate list
By @MichaelCaples – The Muskegon Lumberjacks announced the players that will comprise next year’s roster. Below is their initial 28-man protected roster, and then their affiliate list of players who are in the system: 28-man roster Forwards Returning Chris Dodero – Bloomingdale, Illinois (Colorado College commit) Robbie DeMontis – Kleinburg, Ontario (Yale University commit) Haralds Egle – Liepaja,…
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Red Wings re-sign Dan Cleary to a one-year contract
By @MichaelCaples – The Red Wings announced a signing today, and it’s another player returning for more time with Detroit. Detroit officially re-signed forward Daniel Cleary today to a one-year contract. TSN’s Darren Dreger says the deal is worth $1.5 million, with $1 million available in performance-based bonuses. Cleary, 35, scored four goals and…
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American Hockey League announces rule changes for 2014-15 season
By @MichaelCaples – Looks like there will be some changes to the game in the minors next season. Today, the American Hockey League announced some notable rule changes that will be enforced for the 2014-15 season. Rule changes include: Overtime periods will now be seven minutes in length, preceded by a “dry scrape” of the…