Category: For Coaches
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Mike Modano, Dominik Hasek named to Hockey Hall of Fame’s Class of 2014
By @MichaelCaples – The Hockey Hall of Fame announced their Class of 2014 members today, and two of them are rather familiar to Michigan’s hockey scene. Livonia native Mike Modano and former Red Wings goaltender Dominik Hasek were both named to the list today. They are joined by Rob Blake and former Red Wings…
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Team West takes high school crown at Meijer State Games of Michigan
By @MichaelCaples – In a weekend battle for summer bragging rights, it was Team West that emerged victorious. The squad – compiled of players from the Grand Rapids area – thrived on familiar ice, winning the Meijer State Games of Michigan high school tournament this past weekend. Team West topped Team Metro East by a…
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Twenty-one Michigan ’99s invited to USA Select 15 Camp
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By @MichaelCaples – With their Michigan Development Camp tryouts complete, 21 players have received invites to attend the USA Hockey Boy’s Select 15 Development Camp. The camp, which takes place at the Northtown Center at Amherst in Amherst N.Y., will run from July 14-20, and bring together the top ’99 birth-year players from across the…
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Hockey Jobs: Meet Kris Barnes, general manager of Novi Ice Arena
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By Nick Barnowski – As a fan, he was late to the game. Now, as General Manager of Novi Ice Arena, Kris Barnes is doing more than enough to make up for it. After only becoming a hockey fan in high school, Barnes now helps to ensure that those who come to the rink…
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Hockey Hall of Fame announces latest list of players eligible for induction
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By Michael Caples – The Hockey Hall of Fame announced on April 22 the list of players who are now eligible for induction into their hall, and they are expected to reveal their Class of 2014 on Monday. First-year eligible players of note include Michigan natives Mike Grier, Mike Modano, Brian Rafalski and Doug Weight,…
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Easton’s Mako II skate ready to hit the ice
By Robert Bondy – Easton is continuing to make ripples in the hockey world, this time going against the grain of traditional hockey skates by building on their free-moving skate option with their latest Mako II. The Mako II is the latest gem from Easton, with the business looking to piggyback off its original…
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Muskegon Lumberjacks to participate at USHL Fall Classic West in September
By @MichaelCaples – The Muskegon Lumberjacks announced today that they will be participating in the “USHL Fall Classic Week” this September. Michigan’s lone stand-alone USHL program will play in the Fall Classic West at the Tyson Events Center in Sioux City, Iowa, on September 18-19. The Fall Classic events are highly-scouted preseason showcases, drawing the…
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2015 MIHL Prep Hockey Showcase teams announced
By @MichaelCaples – The Michigan Interscholastic Hockey League have announced the teams participating in their 2015 prep hockey showcase, along with when it will take place. The 2015 MIHL Prep Hockey Showcase will start on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015 and run through Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015. Three teams will make their first appearance at the…
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Eight Michigan names on World Junior camp invite list
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By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey has announced the 42 players invited to the 2014 National World Junior Evaluation Camp, and eight Michigan names made the list. The players will begin competing for spots on Team USA’s World Junior roster from August 2-9 in Lake Placid, New York. Participants will practice and compete in international games…
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Rob Facca accepts scouting position with the Chicago Blackhawks
By Sam O’Toole – KALAMAZOO – The Western Michigan Bronco hockey program and head coach Andy Murray have announced the departure of associate head coach Rob Facca, who will be leaving Kalamazoo for a scouting position with the Chicago Blackhawks. Former Bronco head coach Jeff Blashill brought in Facca back in 2010, and Facca has…