Category: For Coaches
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Jim Craig is selling his ‘Miracle’ memorabilia
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By @MichaelCaples – Want to own a piece of hockey history? You can, for a (hefty) price. Jim Craig, goaltender for the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team, is selling some of his most prized possessions – like his gold medal, game-worn jerseys and the iconic U.S. flag that was wrapped around him after he…
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Five U.S. cities still in contention for hosting 2018 World Juniors; Detroit not on the list
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By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey announced today the five cities that are finalists in contention for hosting the 2018 IIHF World Junior Championship, but Detroit wasn’t one of them. USA Today’s Kevin Allen (A Michigan native and resident) had reported in February that Detroit was one possible location for the prestigious international tournament, but per…
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Red Wings’ 2015 HockeyFest at Joe Louis Arena set for Sept. 13
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By @MichaelCaples – The Detroit Red Wings have released ticket information and a list of activities for this year’s edition of their annual ‘HockeyFest’ event at Joe Louis Arena. HockeyFest, presented by Coke Zero and Meijer, offers player and alumni meet-and-greets and a chance to play alongside and interact with current players through various…
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Marquette Electricians are ceasing operations
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By @MichaelCaples – The Marquette Electricians just issued a press release that they will no longer be an active midget major hockey program. Marquette Junior Hockey President Jeff Cornock announced today that the 18U AAA midget major Marquette Electricians hockey team is ceasing operations, effective immediately. The Electricians began play as a AAA program in…
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It’s time to bring an end to ‘zombie hockey’
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By @StefanKubus – At the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association Summer Meeting, two prominent USA Hockey executives called for an end to “zombie hockey” and “over-scripted” practices. Bob Mancini, Regional manager for the American Development Model and a former college and OHL head coach, said with some youth teams are playing upward of 75 games per season, the importance of…
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Ron Hayes retires from Plymouth’s famed ‘Learn-to-Skate’ program after 40 years, but his impact will live on
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By @MichaelCaples – Over the past four decades, Ron Hayes has served as the head of the ‘Learn-to-Skate’ program for the Plymouth Canton Hockey Association. During that timeframe, he has taught many future NHL and college hockey players how to stand on the ice and eventually fly across it. Yet the most telling impact…
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Flint Firebirds, Sarnia Sting to play preseason game in Port Huron
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By @MichaelCaples – The Flint Firebirds are settling into their new arena, but during the preseason, they’re taking their show on the road. The OHL franchise will play an exhibition contest with the Sarnia Sting at McMorran Place in Port Huron on Sept. 20. The game will serve as the final preseason game for each…
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Leaders expect increased participation in midget split-season option for Year 2
By @MichaelCaples – Last fall, the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association began a pilot program for the midget age level that offered a ‘split season’ schedule so that players could skate with a travel team before joining their high school team. After having 27 teams participate in Year 1, organizers are expecting an even better showing…
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MAHA to introduce academic, athletic scholarships for youth hockey players
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By @MichaelCaples – At the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association’s 2015 Summer Meeting in Mount Pleasant, organization president George Atkinson announced a new plan to assist players both on and off the ice. MAHA, starting over the next season, will begin offering both academic and athletic scholarships for their youth hockey members. “It’s a program that…
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U.S. PowerHockey Championship invades USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth
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Last weekend, the 2015 U.S. PowerHockey Championship took place at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth. Four teams – the Minnesota Selects, the Philadelphia PowerPlay, the Texas Motor Mavs and the Michigan Mustangs – battled for national bragging rights. The squad from Minnesota emerged victorious after defeating the Michigan Mustangs in the title game. Below are…