Category: For Fans
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Coach: It was a “storybook ending” for Belle Tire team at Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament
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By @MichaelCaples – For the Belle Tire ’03 team, the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament title came down to the final second – literally. Coach Ryan Barnes said it was a difficult thing to watch from the bench, as an impressive play by the Czech Knights opposition led to a “point-blank” scoring chance as…
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PHOTOS: Griffins post Saturday night victory over Checkers
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The Griffins beat the Charlotte Checkers 5-2 Saturday night at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids. Check out MiHockey’s photos from the game below. (Photos by Michael Miller/MiHockey)
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MAG: ‘You Should Know’ Ryan Bednard
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In the latest issue of MiHockeyMag, we introduce you to Macomb native Ryan Bednard, netminder for the Youngstown Phantoms of the USHL. A seventh-round pick of the Florida Panthers in 2015, Bednard is also a Victory Honda, Belle Tire and Little Caesars alumnus. Click here or on the preview image below to check it out…
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Lumberjacks’ Pitlick, Grosse Pointe Farms’ Hamilton named USHL players of the week
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By @MichaelCaples – The ‘players of the week’ nods are starting to roll out, and Michigan names are getting an early jump on the action. The USHL announced their weekly stars list today, and one Michigan resident and one Michigan native received honors from the Tier I league. Muskegon Lumberjacks forward Rem Pitlick, a…
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PHOTOS: Muskegon Lumberjacks vs. NTDP (Milk and Cereal Bowl game)
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On Feb. 22 as part of Hockey Day in America (and Hockey Weekend Across America), USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program Under-17 Team hosted the Muskegon Lumberjacks for a USHL in-state showdown. The two clubs also supported Gleaner’s Food Bank by collecting cereal boxes and selling toy cows that counted as two gallons of donated…
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Belle Tire wins Quebec International Pee-Wee tournament
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By @MichaelCaples – A team from Michigan just won one of the most prestigious youth tournaments the world has to offer. The Belle Tire ’03 squad beat the Czech Knights 3-2 in the AAA Class of the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament tonight, giving the Michigan-based club international bragging rights. MORE: Belle Tire coach…
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Team USA wins gold at Youth Olympic Games
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By @MichaelCaples – With a 5-2 victory over Canada, Team USA has won gold at the 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games. The American squad – featuring five Michigan natives – posted a 5-0-0-1 record in the prestigious youth tournament in Norway, and they had quite a run in the final stretch. The U.S. beat…
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PHOTOS: Wolverines beat Bulldogs at Yost
The Wolverines welcomed the Ferris State Bulldogs to Yost Ice Arena Friday night for a non-conference showdown between the two Michigan-based programs. Michigan claimed a 2-0 lead in the first period and ended up prevailing 5-2 in the contest. Kyle Connor scored twice, while Alex Kile, Tyler Motte and Zach Werenski also found the back…
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PHOTOS: Erie Otters vs. Flint Firebirds
Check out our photos from Thursday night’s Flint Firebirds game, as the team played host to the Erie Otters with new interim coaches Pat Peake and Joe Stefan behind the bench. For more on the Firebirds’ situation, check out the articles linked below. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey) Flint players, OHL commissioner David Branch talk about…
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Red Wings prospect Vili Saarijarvi talks about the Firebirds and what’s next
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By @MichaelCaples – FLINT – Vili Saarijarvi knew he would face some adversity when he made the decision to join the Flint Firebirds this season. A new team, a new town, a new league – Saarijarvi would face all of the things that a junior hockey player experiences when he joins a new program.…