Category: Editor’s picks
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Boys High School Hockey Rankings (Dec. 15, 2017)
The Michigan High School Hockey Coaches Association released their latest boys high school hockey rankings today. Here are the top ten teams from Div. I-III for the official team rankings, as of Dec. 15, 2017. Division 1 Brighton Detroit Catholic Central Orchard Lake St. Mary’s Cranbrook Kingswood Northville Grandville Utica Eisenhower Detroit U of D…
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MIHL-KLAA Challenge Showcase set to bring top high school teams together this Saturday
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By @MichaelCaples – College basketball has the B1G-ACC Challenge. Now high school hockey has the MIHL-KLAA Challenge Showcase. On Saturday, some of the top high school hockey teams in the state will be invading Eddie Edgar Arena in Livonia for a day of games that start at 9 a.m. and go well past 9…
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Recruiting: Hunter Skinner commits to Western Michigan
By @MichaelCaples – Pinckney native Hunter Skinner may never have to leave the state of Michigan – until at least after college, of course. The Muskegon Lumberjacks defenseman has verbally committed to Western Michigan, securing his spot with the Broncos hockey program after the conclusion of his USHL career. “Through my life I have…
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Blake Pietila named USHL goalie of the week; NTDP’s Miller top blueliner
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By @MichaelCaples – Blake Pietila already had some bragging rights over his twin brother; now he has even more ammo to rub it in with. The Howell native and Michigan Tech commit has been named the USHL’s goaltender of the week after an outstanding stretch for his Cedar Rapids RoughRiders. One of Pietila’s two…
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Oakland Jr. Grizzlies to honor Joey Gangola in first alumni game
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By @MichaelCaples – When the Oakland Jr. Grizzlies host the youth hockey organization’s first-ever alumni game this holiday season, they will be honoring and remembering a friend they recently lost. The first annual OJG Alumni Game will be a fundraising effort for the family of Joey Gangola. There will be a $1 minimum entry…
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Ivan Lodnia signs entry-level NHL contract with Minnesota
By @StefanKubus – Ivan Lodnia just took one more step toward the NHL on Monday. The 18-year-old Erie Otters forward inked his three-year, entry-level contract with the Minnesota Wild. Lodnia was drafted in the third round by the Wild in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. A Los Angeles, Calif. native, Lodnia called Novi his…
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PHOTOS: Spartans win Round 2 of Rivalry Week with Wolverines
In Round 2 of their Rivalry Week series with the Wolverines, the Spartans prevailed 5-0. Click here for more on the game. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)
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Spartans find revenge in Friday night win over Michigan
By @MichaelCaples – EAST LANSING – On Thursday, the Wolverines scored four on the Spartans at Yost. On Friday, at Munn, the Spartans posted five. With a 5-0 win on the backend of a home-and-home, Michigan State earned a rivalry week series split against their main rival. It was the first win over the…
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Welcome to the Mitchel Kiefer Memorial Rink
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By @MichaelCaples – PLYMOUTH – Welcome to the Mitchel Kiefer Memorial Rink inside USA Hockey Arena. On Dec. 6, the Detroit Catholic Central hockey family gathered for a game against rival Warren De La Salle and for an incredible tribute to one of their departed goaltenders. With a formal rink dedication ceremony, the Olympic…