Category: For Coaches
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NHL announces new initiative to grow college hockey
By @MichaelCaples – It’s not what college hockey fans in Illinois were probably hoping for, but it was close. Just a few hours before the start of the NHL Entry Draft in Chicago, the NHL held a press conference to announce a new initiative to help grow college hockey. With Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman…
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NHL, USA Hockey and USHL announce new partnership
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By @MichaelCaples – Three major hockey institutions in the United States are joining forces to help hockey development and marketing efforts moving forward. The NHL, USA Hockey and the USHL have announced a multi-year partnership “geared toward maximizing developmental and business opportunities throughout the country.” The long-term agreement will provide financial support and other resources…
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2018 MIHL Prep Hockey Showcase team list announced
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By @MichaelCaples – The Michigan Interscholastic Hockey League has announced the 40 teams selected to participate in the 2018 MIHL Prep Hockey Showcase. The prestigious high school showcase will take place Thursday, Feb. 1 through Saturday, Feb. 3 at the Kennedy Ice Arena in Trenton, Mich. East Grand Rapids and Saline return to the…
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EA SPORTS reveals first detailed look, gameplay trailer at NHL 18 during NHL Awards
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By @StefanKubus – During Wednesday’s NHL Awards show, EA SPORTS offered the first detailed look at their next installment in the NHL video game franchise. It was announced that Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid will grace the cover of NHL 18, a fitting choice considering the direction EA SPORTS is taking this year with some…
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MiHockey’s real expansion mock draft, and one ridiculously biased Michigan verison
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By @MichaelCaples and @StefanKubus – So we’re sitting here waiting for the actual Expansion Draft to start tonight, and we decided we should do our own instead. We’re doing two versions – a legitimate one and a ‘dude, let’s just pick all our Michigan boys’ one. The fun one to examine, obviously, is our Michigan-centric…
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New USA Hockey shorthanded icing rule explained
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By @MichaelCaples – Last week, MiHockey reported on a rule change coming to youth hockey at the 14U and lower age levels regarding icing during penalty kills. A new USA Hockey rule removes the right for a shorthanded team to ice the puck – if a team ices the puck, there will be a…
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NCAA rules committee proposes modifications to video review
By @MichaelCaples – Video review has been quite the hot topic in hockey this season, and the collegiate level is looking to make some changes to it. The NCAA announced today that the Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey Rules Committee has proposed an adjustment to limit lengthy reviews “while maintaining the ability to correct…
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PHOTOS: 2017 Eastside Elite Hockey League begins in Mount Clemens
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The 2017 edition of the Eastside Elite Hockey League began Monday evening at Mount Clemens Ice Arena; check out MiHockey’s photos of the games below. The league, started by Steven Oleksy, has been offering pro, college and junior players a competitive but friendly summer hockey league for a decade. For more on the league, click…
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Recruiting: Travis Mitchell commits to Cornell
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By @MichaelCaples – When he’s done in Muskegon, Travis Mitchell will be heading to New York. The Lumberjacks defenseman and South Lyon native has committed to Cornell for his college hockey career. “When I walked around campus I felt like Cornell was a great fit for me,” Mitchell told MiHockey. “The education I will receive…
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Bill Muckalt named associate head coach at Michigan
By @MichaelCaples – Mel Pearson’s bringing another notable Michigan name back to Ann Arbor for the upcoming season. The Wolverines officially announced today that Bill Muckalt, a two-time national champion with the Wolverines as a player, has joined the program as Michigan’s new associate head coach. “Billy has had great success everywhere he has coached,”…