Category: For Coaches
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Ilitch organization announces master plan for downtown renovation, rink development
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By @MichaelCaples – Sunday morning started with a press release outlining the Ilitch family’s plan for monumental changes for Detroit that will come along with the Red Wings’ new arena. “It’s always been my dream to see a vibrant and energized downtown Detroit,” said Mike Ilitch, chairman, Ilitch Holdings, Inc. “I want people to…
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Eagle Scout leads construction of wheelchair ramp and viewing area for Lansing area rink
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By @MichaelCaples – When Michael Pierpont tried to take his former daycare provider to a game at Suburban Ice East Lansing, he quickly realized that there was a problem. “We were at the rink watching my sister play, and Aunt Diana wanted to watch,” the 13-year-old said. “She’s in a wheelchair. She went to…
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Plymouth Whalers, Compuware AAA announce coaching changes with the Vigilante brothers
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By @MichaelCaples – The offseason moves continued for the Plymouth Whalers today, as they announced both staff changes for the OHL club and their AAA youth program, as well. The Whalers have hired former player John Vigilante as the team’s new assistant coach. The 29-year-old Vigilante, who was hired to be the head coach of…
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Coopersville native Susie Kluting receives Wes Danielson Award at MAHA banquet
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By Stefan Kubus – TRAVERSE CITY – Susie Kluting tried numerous different sports growing up, from tennis and swimming to rock climbing and water skiing. But above the rest, it was an unlikely candidate that won over her heart: sled hockey. Kluting was born with spina bifida, which occurs when the bones of the…
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Taking a look at the MAHA rule changes
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By Stefan Kubus – While the Tier 1 organizational changes highlighted the Sunday voting session at the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association meeting, there were other notable rule changes decided upon, as well. Here is a look at the summary of the rules discussed and voted on, along with the ‘intent’ of each rule as documented…
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USA Hockey announces Under-17 Select Team roster; three Michigan natives selected
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By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey announced today the 20 players who will represent their country at the 2014 Under-17 Five Nations Tournament this August. Three Michigan natives are on the roster for the U.S. Under-17 Select Team, which will head to Germany to compete in the international tournament from Aug. 13-17. All the players selected…
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MAHA voting board approves changes to Tier 1 hockey for 2015-16 season
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By @MichaelCaples – TRAVERSE CITY – The Michigan Amateur Hockey Association voted on their proposed rule changes this morning, and there will be changes to Tier 1 (AAA) hockey for the 2015-16 season and beyond. There were two rule proposals on the floor with the only difference being the addition of 10U AAA hockey, both…
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Michigan Girls Hockey League merging with LCAHL for upcoming season
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By @MichaelCaples – TRAVERSE CITY – Starting this fall, the Michigan Girls Hockey League will have the strength of Little Caesars Hockey behind it. The league is merging with the Little Caesars Amateur Hockey League starting with the 2014-15 season, it was announced today during the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association’s summer meeting. “Girls’ hockey…
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Megan Keller to represent USA Hockey at 2014 IIHF Women’s High Performance Camp in Finland
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By @MichaelCaples – Megan Keller is going to be doing some traveling this summer. The Farmington native and Honeybaked standout will be one of six players traveling to Vierumaki, Finland, to take part in the 2014 International Ice Hockey Federation Women’s High Performance Camp from July 12-19. The camp, which takes place at the Sports…
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NHL Central Scouting releases ‘Futures’ List for 2015 NHL Draft
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By @MichaelCaples – The 2014 NHL Draft took place less than two weeks ago. That means that scouts are two weeks into preparing for next year’s draft class. NHL Central Scouting released their ‘Futures’ list today, giving their first list of players to watch for the 2015 NHL Draft at the BB&T Center in Sunrise,…