Category: For Coaches
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Bauer launches hockey emoji keyboard
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By @MichaelCaples – A few weeks back, we posted an article about how the hockey community might finally be getting an ’emoji’ – you know, those smileys and things you send on your phone and post on social media. Now, however, Bauer’s offering up an entire keyboard worth of hockey emoticons and GIFs that you…
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Annual MAHA Summer Meeting wraps up in Mount Pleasant
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By @StefanKubus – MOUNT PLEASANT – The 2015 edition of the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association’s annual Summer Meeting came to a close on Sunday morning in Mount Pleasant, and there weren’t many disagreements to be had. Among other items – including a number of panel discussions and presentations on growing the game within the state – 15…
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MAHA announces partnership with NTDP for mite development program
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By @MichaelCaples – MOUNT PLEASANT – During the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association’s annual Summer Meeting, the governing body for youth hockey in the state announced a new program for Mite hockey training. In a partnership with USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program, players from MAHA-sanctioned 8U Mite teams can take part in training sessions with…
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AHL announces rule changes, playoff format for 2015-16 season
By @MichaelCaples – The American Hockey League announced today that their board of governors has approved the rule changes and playoff format for the 2015-16 season. Each AHL club will play 76 games in the upcoming season, with the exception of the new AHL members in the Pacific Division (Bakersfield, Ontario, San Diego, San Jose…
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Saginaw Spirit introduce Dave Drinkill as new general manager
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By @MichaelCaples – Today, the Saginaw Spirit announced big new for their front office. The OHL club introduced Dave Drinkill as the team’s new general manager. Drinkill, who most recently served as the assistant GM of the Barrie Colts, replaces Jim Paliafito, who is now the director of player evaluation for the Toronto Maple Leafs.…
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Firebirds announce new name for their home in Flint
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By @MichaelCaples – The Flint Firebirds announced today a new name for their future home – the Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center. MS Arena & Hockey Corps. and the Flint-based credit union agreed to a ten-year partnership agreement with naming rights for the Perani Arena & Event Center. “This is another great day for…
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Five Michigan names on NHL Central Scouting’s ‘Futures List’ for 2016 Draft
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By @MichaelCaples – Despite the 2015 NHL Draft being less than a month old, NHL Central Scouting has released its ‘Future’s List’ for the 2016 edition. Here are the names they have placed on their initial list – last year, a more comprehensive ‘Players To Watch’ list came out in September, so expect to see…
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PHOTOS: 2015 Detroit Red Wings Development Camp in Traverse City
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Check out nearly 150 photos from the 2015 Detroit Red Wings Development Camp in Traverse City – featuring plenty of Michigan natives and Wings prospects. See a full list of MiHockey’s features from the five-day event at Centre Ice Arena below the photo gallery, as well. (All photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey) Red Wings 2015…
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Red Wings conclude development camp with scrimmage in Traverse City
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By Nick Barnowski – TRAVERSE CITY – The Red Wings’ annual summer development camp concluded with a scrimmage Tuesday morning in Traverse City. It took overtime, but Team Lindsay defeated Team Howe, 5-4, at Centre Ice Arena. Jerome Verrier scored 1:39 into the sudden death session, which followed two 25-minute periods where the two…
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MAG: John Gruden ready to lead Flint Firebirds
In the latest issue of MiHockeyMag, we chat with John Gruden, the man selected to be the first head coach in the Flint Firebirds’ franchise history. View the article in the (phone and tablet friendly) mag by clicking here, or by clicking on the image below.