Category: For Coaches
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PHOTOS: NAHL Top Prospects Tournament in Plymouth
On Feb. 15-16, some of the best players from the North American Hockey League took part in the league’s annual Top Prospects Tournament. The two-day showcase, featuring four divisional squads, a ‘NAHL Selects’ team featuring draft-eligible players and the NTDP Under-17 Team, was frequented by scouts of various college and pro teams. (Photos by Michael…
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USA Hockey expected to announce 2017 Women’s Worlds, World Junior camp in Plymouth
By @MichaelCaples – As USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program continues to settle into their new home in Plymouth, more major events are set to take place at USA Hockey Arena. Tomorrow, USA Hockey will hold a press conference at its new ice arena in Michigan. It is expected that USAH will announce that…
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PHOTOS: Team USA vs. Russia (Five Nations)
On Saturday night in Plymouth, Team USA squared off against Russia in the Under-17 Five Nations tournament finale, which served as a championship game of sorts. Despite scoring twice to eliminate a 3-1 deficit late in the third period, the NTDP Under-17 Team ended up falling to Russia by a final score of 5-3. (Photos…
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Coach Greg Gilbert fired by Saginaw Spirit; Mantha hired as interim replacement
By @MichaelCaples – UPDATE: The Spirit announced 15 minutes after an initial press release announcing the firing of Greg Gilbert that scout Moe Mantha has been named interim head coach. “Moe Mantha has been our Northern Ontario scout and is coming in to coach the rest of the year,” said Spirit GM Dave Drinkill…
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Hockey Weekend Across America starts Friday
By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey’s ninth annual Hockey Weekend Across America is set to begin this Friday. From Friday through Sunday, each day carries a special theme to help celebrate, promote and grow the game of hockey across the country. On Friday, hockey people are encouraged to don their favorite uniform for “Wear Your…
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Check out the latest digital edition of MiHockeyMag
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In this issue of MiHockeyMag, we revisit the moments that made the Red Wings vs. Avalanche rivalry one of the fiercest in all of professional sports. We also check in with Adrian College’s NCAA hockey program, chat with Troy native Cam Johnson about his remarkable season with North Dakota, examine the Red Wings’ goaltending situation,…
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Meet ‘the other guy’ from Larkin’s ‘D-Boss’ video
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By @MichaelCaples – Evan Gizinski is a sophomore business major at Oakland University. He’s also a viral video star. Gizinski – perhaps better known ‘E.G. Slayer’ – stars alongside childhood friend Dylan ‘D-Boss’ Larkin in a now-famous YouTube video of two young hockey players shooting pucks in a basement and having fun for the…
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Report: LittleCaesarsArena.com recently purchased in five-figure deal
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By @MichaelCaples – According to Crain’s Detroit, a metro Detroit businessman who owned the website domain LittleCaesarsArena.com struck a five-figure deal to relinquish control of the URL name. Per the Crain’s report, Richard Williams said he sold the domain name to Sedo, a domain brokering firm, on Jan. 20. News of the domain sale…
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PHOTOS: Team USA vs. Finland (Five Nations)
During the second day of the Under-17 Five Nations tournament at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth, the NTDP Under-17 Team prevailed over Finland 5-2. (Photos by Michael Miller/MiHockey)
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Red Wings announce first details for “Farewell Season at The Joe”
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By @MichaelCaples – When the puck drops on the 2016-17 NHL season, it will be the last campaign for the Red Wings at Joe Louis Arena. Today, the Original Six organization announced details for the “Farewell Season at The Joe” campaign. “The Joe will always hold a special place in our hearts,” said Tom…