Category: For Coaches
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Michigan Tech’s Tanner Kero one of two WCHA post-grad scholarship winners
By @MichaelCaples – Tanner Kero’s professional hockey career is well underway, but when he’s not playing hockey, he’s got some scholarship money to put towards grad school. Michigan Tech’s captain – who signed with the Chicago Blackhawks in April – is the men’s hockey recipient of the WCHA’s Postgraduate Scholarship, it was announced today.…
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Dan Bylsma named new coach of the Buffalo Sabres
By @MichaelCaples – Another coaching puzzle piece fell into place this afternoon, as the Buffalo Sabres formally announced that they have hired Dan Bylsma as their next head coach. Bylsma, a native of Grand Haven, Mich., will be the 17th coach in the Sabres’ franchise history. He was the Pittsburgh Penguins’ head coach from 2008-14…
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Hockey takes top spot in NCAA’s latest ‘Academic Progress Rate’ for men’s sports, second for women’s
By @MichaelCaples – Looks like hockey players are still doing their homework. The NCAA released their latest ‘Academic Progress Rate’ data on Wednesday, and men’s hockey holds the No. 1 spot for men’s sports, in terms of student-athletes successfully progressing towards their degree. While men’s ice hockey tied fencing and water polo with a 985…
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Kyle Connor named USHL’s player (and forward) of the year
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By @MichaelCaples – Last week, it was USA Hockey recognizing him for his outstanding season of junior hockey. Now, it’s the league he played in. The USHL announced today that Shelby Township native Kyle Connor is their player of the year, after the Youngstown Phantoms forward led the league in scoring with 80 points…
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VIDEO: Mike Babcock’s emotional farewell to Hockeytown
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Mike Babcock returned to the Red Wings’ locker room one last time Friday morning to say goodbye to Hockeytown. Here is the opening statement from Babcock, who leaves Detroit after a decade of coaching the Red Wings to join the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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West Michigan Elite Hockey Club to be sponsored by Meijer, now known as Meijer AAA Hockey
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By @MichaelCaples – The new West Michigan Tier I hockey association has a new name and a new sponsor. It was announced today that The West Michigan Elite Hockey Club has entered into a new partnership with Meijer, Inc. Starting in the 2015-16 season – the first for the new hockey program – they will…
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Dylan Larkin has officially signed with the Red Wings, joining Griffins after one year with Michigan
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By @MichaelCaples – University of Michigan alum Aaron Ward reported it first, and now it has been confirmed by the Red Wings’ organization – Dylan Larkin’s ready to take the next step in his hockey career. The Waterford native – Detroit’s first-round selection in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft – will be joining the…
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Lumberjacks’ Eric Schierhorn named USA Hockey’s Goaltender of the Year; NTDP’s Matthews, Eichel claim awards
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By @MichaelCaples – While Michigan native Kyle Connor claimed USA Hockey’s Junior Player of the Year award, two of the players he has shared the ice with this season will be taking home awards of their own. Lumberjacks goaltender Eric Schierhorn has been named the Dave Peterson Goaltender of the Year after an exceptional…
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Kyle Connor named USA Hockey’s Junior Player of the Year
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By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey announced their annual awards today, and one of the biggest is going to Shelby Township native Kyle Connor. The University of Michigan commit was named the Dave Tyler Junior Player of the Year after his outstanding season with the USHL’s Youngstown Phantoms. Connor, eligible for the 2015 NHL Entry…