Category: Editor’s picks
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Lawrence: Making hockey players faster (Part II)
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By David Lawrence – In Part I of making hockey players faster on the ice, I discussed the importance of getting stronger to get faster. This is something that just cannot be overlooked for someone who is really trying to accelerate his or her game and reach the next level. Adding slabs of muscle and…
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Anthony Mantha scores QMJHL title-clinching goal (with video)
By Michael Caples – While Tomas Jurco was tearing it up for the Griffins last night, another Red Wings prospect was lighting it up in juniors once again. Anthony Mantha, the Wings’ first-round pick last year, scored the game-winning goal for his Val-d’Or Foreurs squad in Game 7 of the QMJHL Finals yesterday. The goal came…
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Tomas Jurco becoming the “go-to guy” that Jeff Blashill wanted
By Pat Evans – GRAND RAPIDS – Trailing 2-0 in the series heading into Tuesday night, the Grand Rapids Griffins followed the lead of Tomas Jurco and put on an offensive clinic, winning the game 5-2. Three of those goals were Jurco’s. The role Jurco has played since returning to Grand Rapids for the…
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Griffins rebound, post 5-2 win (with a hat trick for Tomas Jurco)
By Pat Evans – GRAND RAPIDS – Following two lackluster showings in Texas, the Grand Rapids Griffins showed up in force Tuesday night at home, winning 5-2 at Van Andel Arena Tuesday night. Tomas Jurco highlighted the night with a three-goal performance, stopping a 102:46 goal drought from the Griffins, spanning back to Jurco’s…
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Grand Rapids Griffins announce new TV deal with Michigan Entertainment Sports
By Michael Caples – The Grand Rapids Griffins announced today that starting next season, fans will be able to see them on TV a whole lot more often. In a press conference that was said to announce “the most extensive TV broadcast package in franchise history”, the Griffins and Michigan Entertainment Sports revealed a new…
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Naurato: The passion for the game separates the good from the great
By Brandon Naurato – In a recent column on MiHockeyNow.com, I talked a lot about adversity and the ability to recognize that it can be a good thing. The message throughout that article could not be delivered at a better time than right now. The USHL Draft is now over and the NAHL Draft is…
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Check out the latest digital edition of MiHockeyMag
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In this issue of MiHockeyMag, we take a look back and a look ahead for various age groups and levels of hockey. Mike Vellucci is leaving the Plymouth Whalers for the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes. The latest Michigan-produced prospects have been selected by USHL clubs. The Red Wings are searching for answers after another early playoff…
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Michigan 14 Player Development Camp invitees announced
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With the district player development camp tryouts concluded, here is the list of the 117 players who have received invites to participate in the Michigan 15 Player Development Camp, held June 21-26 on the campus of Lake Superior State University. The 2000 birth-year players attending the 15 Camp will be trying out for spots at…
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Michigan 15 Player Development Camp invitees announced
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With the district player development camp tryouts in the books, here is the list of the 119 players who have received invites to participate in the Michigan 15 Player Development Camp, held June 14-19 on the campus of Lake Superior State University. The 1999 birth-year players attending the 15 Camp will be trying out for…
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Justin Abdelkader named captain of Team USA for World Championship (with video)
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By Michael Caples – Early this morning, USA Hockey announced that Muskegon native and Red Wings forward Justin Abdelkader has been named their captain for the World Championship. Abdelkader, a product of Michigan State University, will lead Team USA in the 2014 IIHF Men’s World Championship, which officially begins today with their game against…