Category: Editor’s picks
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MiHockey’s high school wrap-up
Another season of high school hockey is now in the books. Here’s a look back at what you might have missed over the last few weeks: MacEachern named Mr. Hockey; complete list of All-State honorees On the way to the Division 2 state title, senior Mackenzie MacEachern posted 90 points in 29 games for Brother…
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Broncos capture first CCHA title since 1986
By Brian Kalisher – DETROIT – Andy Murray said he was at a loss for words at his post-game press conference. When you lead a team to their first CCHA Tournament championship since 1986, in your first season at the helm, it’s an understandable circumstance. Western Michigan defeated perennial powerhouse Michigan 3-2 to capture the…
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Detroit GM Ken Holland: The best in the business
By Dave Waddell – Few businesses in this country get scrutinized daily like a National Hockey League franchise and there are even fewer managers who run their operations as successfully as Detroit Red Wings’ general manager Ken Holland. With his team having won more Stanley Cups (three) and more games than anyone else in the…
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NHL Winter Classic officially coming to Hockeytown
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By Michael Caples and Brian Kalisher – Press conference at Comerica Park DETROIT – It’s been speculated and discussed for weeks – if not months. But today, the National Hockey League made it official; the Winter Classic is coming to Michigan. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman announced that the 2013 NHL Winter Classic will be played…
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STUDY HALL – Highlighting high school writers, players
At Study Hall, a brand-new feature on MiHockeyNow, we’re giving students the opportunity to cover their own high school teams. We take pride in our high school hockey players in this state, and it’s time that we recognize the students writing about the game just as much as the players on the ice. Want to get involved?…
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Warrior joins leading hockey organizations as Hockey Day in Michigan’s title sponsor
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FARMINGTON HILLS – The Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA) is pleased to announce that Warrior Hockey has signed on to be the title sponsor of this year’s Hockey Day in Michigan, which will take place on Saturday, February 18, 2012 as an integrated part of USA Hockey’s Hockey Weekend Across America (February 17-19). The CCHA,…
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International tournament recaps
By Nick Barnowski – With the international tournaments complete, here is a look at how the three major US teams, and their Michigan representatives, performed. Men’s U20 Team USA’s Men’s U20 team didn’t quite live up to the tremendous expectations placed upon them at the 2012 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship. The Americans were not…
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Girls’ high school previews
By Brian Kalisher – University of Liggett Knights The young Knights’ greatest strength is their willingness to learn and improve on the ice. “The Knights are a very young hockey team compared to the other D1 teams in the league,” said coach Cassie Jaeckle. “Their eagerness to learn and do what it takes to put…
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Boys’ high school previews
Get ready for another high school hockey season with our comprehensive preview coverage. North Farmington/Harrison Coach Ken Anderson says that the Flyers greatest strength this season will be their tenacious approach when pursuing the puck. Key players include forwards Derek Reid, Jared VanValkenburg, Kyle Wood, Eric Stanis and Jake Ladouceur, defensemen Reede Burnette, Justin Brereton,…
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In the spotlight – This year’s boys HS captains
Meet the young men chosen to lead their schools this season