Category: Editor’s picks
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2012-13 high school hockey previews – girls teams
MiHockey’s team-by-team breakdowns for the girls teams this high school hockey season. Grosse Pointe North Coach Joe Lucchese says that GPN’s main strength this season will be their senior class – which holds an abundance of leadership and skill. He didn’t list any key players, saying that every one of them will need to give…
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Trenton Trojans retire Andy Greene’s No. 8 (photo gallery)
Check out MiHockey’s photo gallery from the ceremony held between period’s of Trenton’s season-opener to retire the No. 8 jersey of current NHLer Andy Greene. MiHockey’s article on the jersey retirement, from Monday, Nov. 19: By Michael Caples – Trenton High School’s hockey team plans to honor one of its most famous alumni this Wednesday.…
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The Modown in Motown: MiHockey and the CCHA square off in a Movember battle
With both teams in the home stretch of their Movember battle, here’s an update on how the growth (or lack thereof) of their moustaches is progressing. This November, MiHockey and the Central Collegiate Hockey Association are having a battle for the best ‘stache. The CCHA staff is joining the MiHockey staff to take part…
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MiHockey is collecting nominations for our 50 most influential people list
Tell us who you think should be included in our annual list of the 50 most influential people on hockey in Michigan. Entrees must be submitted by Dec. 7 to be considered. We will announce the list in our final edition of MiHockeyMag for 2012.
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Spartans return the favor, top Wolverines 7-2 at Munn
By Stefan Kubus – EAST LANSING – A trio of Canton natives and a young, red-hot line led the way for the Michigan State Spartans tonight against rival Michigan Wolverines in front of a record Munn Ice Arena crowd of 7,225. The line of sophomores Matt Berry, Brent Darnell, and freshman Matt DeBlouw (Chesterfield) combined…
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Wolverines take care of business at Yost, beat Spartans 5-1
By Michael Caples – ANN ARBOR – When a team wins two periods of play, there’s a good chance they will end up winning a hockey game. The Michigan Wolverines won the first period, and they won the third period. In doing so, they posted a convincing 5-1 win over their in-state rival Michigan State…
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Special DElivery: Discussing the “coverage” of the lockout
By Darren Eliot – As we all follow along as best we can to the finally on-going dialogue between the NHL and NHLPA, the entire process becomes annoying. First, we miss NHL hockey. Second, information is scant, but commentary is epic. Except for a couple of sources – Aaron Ward of TSN and John Shannon…
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NHL lockout means more time in Plymouth for Levi
By Matt Mackinder – The NHL lockout has in an odd way been a blessing in disguise for the Plymouth Whalers. After defenseman Austin Levi signed an entry-level contract last spring with the Carolina Hurricanes, he was planning on playing this year in the American Hockey League and angling for a chance to perhaps play…
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Your schedule for games worth watching this season
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2013 MIHL Prep Hockey Showcase participants announced
By Michael Caples – It’s never too early to start thinking about high school hockey. With another high school season just around the corner, the Michigan interscholastic Hockey League selection committe has announced that 43 teams will participate in their annual Prep Hockey Showcase in Trenton. The 2013 MIHL Prep Hockey Showcase will run from Thursday,…