Category: Editor’s picks
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Keller, Sullivan make National Under-18 Team
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USA Hockey announced their roster for the 2013 U.S. Women’s National Under-18 Team yesterday, and two Michigan natives made the cut. Megan Keller and Victoria Sullivan, both members of the Honeybaked 19U team, were both selected for the 22-player roster that will represent the United States at the 2013 Women’s Under-18 Series against Canada,…
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Michigan State alums return to Munn for annual pro camp
By Nick Barnowski – EAST LANSING – Familiar faces along with a few unexpected visitors hit the ice today at Munn Ice Arena for Michigan State University’s annual pro camp. Justin Abdelkader and Drew Miller, both former Spartans and current Detroit Red Wings, headlined the list of players participating in the week long camp.…
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Photo gallery: MSU’s annual pro camp
Check out MiHockey’s photo gallery from MSU’s annual pro camp. (All photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)
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Valtteri Filppula talks about leaving for Tampa Bay
By Nick Barnowski – EAST LANSING – Valtteri Filppula is back in town this week, skating at Munn Ice Arena in Michigan State University’s annual pro camp. The former Detroit Red Wings forward spoke with MiHockey about leaving the club and starting new with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Filppula signed a five-year contract with…
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USA Hockey announces ‘Try Hockey For Free’ days
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USA Hockey has announced the upcoming dates for their annual Try Hockey For Free days. The official ‘Try Hockey’ days, designed to help aspiring players experience the game for the first time, will be take place on Nov. 2, 2013, and March 1, 2014. The November ‘Try Hockey For Free’ day is part of USA…
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U.S. Under-17 Select Team captures Five Nations title in Slovakia
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By Michael Caples – With a perfect record on foreign soil, the Americans have captured first place in another prestigious international tournament. Team USA recorded wins over the Czech Republic, Switzerland, Germany and Slovakia at the 2013 Under-17 Five Nations Tournament in Slovakia, securing a first-place finish after their third game. Four players represented Michigan…
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NTDP alums gather in Ann Arbor for reunion weekend
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This article originally appeared in the Aug. 12, 2013 edition of MiHockeyMag. To see it in print, click here. By Michael Caples – ANN ARBOR – St. Louis Blues defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk had plenty to say about the U.S. National Team Development Program during his visit to Ann Arbor in July. “It was phenomenal for…
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Steven Oleksy talks NHL debut season, Eastside Elite Hockey league
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By Michael Caples – Steven Oleksy said he doesn’t feel any different, but his life sure has taken a big turn over the last 12 months. The Chesterfield native, who started the 2011-12 season with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League, signed with the Washington Capitals on March 4. Oleksy, a defenseman,…
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Whalers to take on Spitfires at Eddie Edgar to kick off 2013 preseason
By Michael Caples – The Plymouth Whalers will welcome the Windsor Spitfires to Michigan to kick off their 2013 preseason schedule. The game just won’t be at Compuware Arena. The two Ontario Hockey League rivals will play in at Livonia’s Eddie Edgar Ice Arena at 7 p.m. on Aug. 31, kicking off the Whalers’ preseason…
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Photo gallery: Eastside Elite Hockey men’s championship game
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MiHockey stopped by the Eastside Elite Hockey men’s championship game last Wednesday in Mount Clemens to see the Rockies record a 7-2 win over the Nordiques. Check out our photo gallery of the game below. For more information on Eastside Elite Hockey, visit their official website. (All photos by Hali Riggleman/MiHockey)