Category: Editor’s picks
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Howard shuts out Predators as Red Wings end five-game skid
By Michael Caples – DETROIT – The Wings scored early and often Saturday night at Joe Louis Arena. In doing so, they were able to do something they hadn’t done in a few games – win. Goals from Drew Miller, Tomas Tatar, Niklas Kronwall and Dan Cleary powered the Red Wings to a 4-0 win…
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“Try Hockey For Free” clinics grow the game during Hockey Day
By Michael Caples – On Feb. 16, Ara Kabodian took his three children to a “Try Hockey For Free” skate at the Plymouth Cultural Center. After talking to his oldest son, 9-year-old Andrew, through the glass while he was slipping and sliding through his first skating experience, Ara said he was taking advantage of the…
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Michi-gamer: Pride of the Mitten (Week of Feb. 18)
Welcome to another season of MiHockey’s Michi-gamer, now powered by Bauer Hockey. We take great pride in our homegrown talent. Whether they grew up in the Mitten or we welcomed them here for college or juniors, they are our own. They represent the best place in the world for hockey. Every night, we’ll keep an…
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While the roster has changed, the Eurotwins remain the same
By Dave Waddell – Coach Mike Babcock mused recently that the Detroit Red Wings aren’t as pretty to watch as they used to be. There’s no arguing with that observation in general, but Henrik Zetterberg and Pavel Datsyuk certainly have been this season. In this season of transition, one shudders to think how ugly it…
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High School Hockey Rankings (MHSHCA Poll) – Feb. 19
The Michigan High School Hockey Coaches Association has released their latest high school hockey poll for Feb. 19. Here are the Top 10 teams for Div. 1-3. Division 1 1. Novi/Detroit Catholic Central 2. Brighton 3. Birmingham Brother Rice 4. Grosse Pt. North 5. Plymouth 6. Orchard Lake St. Marys 7. U of D Jesuit…
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Photo gallery: Catholic League championships at Joe Louis Arena
The Catholic High School League hockey championships took place at Joe Louis Arena during Saturday’s Warrior Hockey Day in Michigan. Riverview Gabriel Richard topped Shrine in the Div-2 championship game, while Brother Rice beat Orchard Lake St. Mary’s in overtime for the Div-1 title. If you can’t see the gallery, click here to view the…
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Photo gallery: Try Hockey For Free at Suburban Ice Farmington Hills (HDIM 2013)
MiHockey stopped by Suburban Ice Farmington Hills during Saturday’s Warrior Hockey Day in Michigan 2013 to watch a group of aspiring hockey players experience the game for the first time. Here’s the gallery of pictures we took at the event. Can’t see them? Click here to view through our Flickr account. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)
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Spartans top Wildcats on Hockey Day in Michigan
By Stefan Kubus – EAST LANSING – Michigan State had representation from all ages on the scoresheet Saturday night in East Lansing. Junior Lee Reimer, freshman Mike Ferrantino, senior Chris Forfar and sophomore Tanner Sorenson lit the lamp for the Spartans, en route to a 4-2 win over Northern Michigan in Saturday night’s rubber match.…
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Our Hockey Day in Michigan blog
Throughout the day, we will be posting what the MiHockey team and others are doing to celebrate hockey during Warrior Hockey Day in Michigan 2013. Looking for a last-second way to celebrate the big day? Visit our official Hockey Day in Michigan site right here for a listing of more than 100 events.
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NAHL Top Prospects Tournament coming to Troy
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By Matt Mackinder – It’s an NHL scout’s and college scout’s dream to see numerous teams and top players under one roof and from Feb. 15-20, that will be the case at the Troy Sports Center. The North American Hockey League’s Top Prospects Tournament, North American 3 Hockey League Showcase and North American Prospects Hockey…