Category: Editor’s picks
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Recruiting: Coale Norris commits to Ferris State
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By @MichaelCaples – Coale Norris’ hockey journey has taken him across the country these last few years, but when he starts his college career, he will be back in the Mitten. The Oxford native has committed to Ferris State University, the Youngstown Phantoms – his USHL club – announced today. “I’m really honored to…
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Zach Werenski pens goodbye letter to The Joe
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By @MichaelCaples – Prior to his (assumed) last skate at Joe Louis Arena, Zach Werenski has published a letter to his hometown NHL rink. The Grosse Pointe native thanks The Joe for his numerous hockey memories, crediting the building for his love of the game – a love that has turned into a path…
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NMU’s Tolvanen named WCHA defensive player of the week
By @MichaelCaples – Atte Tolvanen had a strong weekend between the pipes for Northern Michigan, and the WCHA recognized him for his performances today. The Wildcats netminder was named the WCHA defensive player of the week after he stopped all 75 shots he faced in back-to-back shutouts on the road at Bowling Green. Tolvanen,…
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U.S. Women’s National University Team places third at Winter World University Games
By @StefanKubus – The U.S. Women’s National University Team finished third in the 2017 Winter World University Games, as the team went out on a high note. The team wrapped up the event in Kazakhstan with a 3-0 victory over China. Cedar Springs native Kendra Myers had a big hand in it, too, as she potted…
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Muskegon Lumberjacks acquire Livonia native Austin Alger
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By @MichaelCaples – Austin Alger is coming home. The Livonia native and Miami RedHawks commit has been acquired by the Muskegon Lumberjacks, the USHL franchise announced today. “Alger is a solid three-zone player that provides the scoring punch we need,” said general manager John Vanbiesbrouck via a release from the team. “He can play…
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DeRidder, Theisen claim USHL player of the week awards
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By @MichaelCaples – Two Michigan natives show up on this week’s USHL players of the week list. Drew DeRidder was named the league’s goaltender of the week, while Colin Theisen was named forward of the week. DeRidder, a Fenton native, picked up a pair of wins for his Cedar Rapids RoughRiders this week –…
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Recruiting: Jacob Truscott commits to Michigan
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By @MichaelCaples – The Michigan Wolverines have locked up another in-state standout from the 2002 birth-year class, as Jacob Truscott announced his commitment over the weekend. Truscott, a Fort Gratiot native, is currently skating with the Little Caesars Bantam Major squad. Why Michigan? Truscott told MiHockey that it starts with the school’s history when…
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PHOTOS: Lansing hockey community rallies around local family for Adam’s Army game
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On Feb. 3, the Lansing area hockey community showed up at Suburban Ice East Lansing to support Adam Dec, a Lansing Capitals 16U player battling Leukemia, and his family. For the “Adam’s Army” game, Dec’s team – sporting special orange jerseys instead of their typical green and white – played the Houston Wild, a team…
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Jimmy Howard ready for conditioning stint in Grand Rapids
By @MichaelCaples – Jimmy Howard is ready to get back to work. The Red Wings’ goaltender has been assigned to the Grand Rapids Griffins for a conditioning stint, as he continues to work towards a return to his team’s NHL line-up after a six-week absence. Howard has not played in a game since a…
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Maple Leafs claim Alexey Marchenko off waivers
By @MichaelCaples – The Red Wings tried to send Alexey Marchenko down to the minors. He won’t be arriving in Grand Rapids, however. The Toronto Maple Leafs claimed the young defenseman on waivers today, meaning he’s no longer with the Red Wings’ organization. The news was first reported by Hockey Night in Canada’s Elliotte…