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PHOTOS: 2015 Eastside Elite League title game
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The Nordiques and the Rockies battled for summer hockey bragging rights last night at Mount Clemens Ice Arena in the Eastside Elite Hockey League championship game. The Rockies – captained by Dan Milan – ended up prevailing in the finals. Stay tuned for photos of the Tier II final game and more from the conclusion…
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Check out the latest digital edition of MiHockeyMag
In the latest issue of MiHockeyMag, we present an exclusive look inside the new USA Hockey Arena and its forthcoming renovations. We also share our report from the latest MAHA Summer Meeting, and we talked to longtime MAHA coach Ron Hayes who is retiring from one of his successful endeavors. Plus, we look at the latest group of Michigan natives to be drafted by NHL franchises,…
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Charity game with Jack Johnson a big success in Ann Arbor (with photo gallery)
By @MichaelCaples – ANN ARBOR – Justin Spiro summed it up best when he said that people wouldn’t drive in from Ohio just to skate with him. They would, however, to skate with Jack Johnson. At the second annual Andrew Singler Memorial Cup, hockey players of any age and skill set had the chance…
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Connor, Halverson, Larkin and Werenski remain after World Junior camp cuts
By @MichaelCaples – Team USA officials have trimmed the roster for their 2015 USA Hockey Junior Evaluation camp, leaving just 32 players remaining in the unofficial tryout for the upcoming World Juniors tournament. Kyle Connor (Shelby Township), Brandon Halverson (Traverse City), Dylan Larkin (Waterford) and Zach Werenski (Grosse Pointe) remain on the camp list. Josh…
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Red Wings announce alumni game, ticket info for Stadium Series game with Avalanche
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By @MichaelCaples – The Detroit Red Wings announced today ticket information for their upcoming Stadium Series game with the Colorado Avalanche – and that there will be an alumni game. Red Wings and Avalanche alumni will square off outdoors at Coors Field on Friday, Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. ET/5 p.m. MT. An official roster…
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Red Wings alum Mathieu Schneider, Harper Woods native Angela Ruggiero headline U.S. Hockey Hall class
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By @MichaelCaples – Two famous hockey names with Michigan ties are the headliners for this year’s U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame induction class. Red Wings alum Mathieu Schneider and Harper Woods native Angela Ruggiero – joined by former NHL star Chris Drury and former USA Hockey president Ron DeGregorio – will be inducted into the…
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An inside look at the new USA Hockey Arena
By @MichaelCaples – PLYMOUTH – As it stands now, things don’t look much different inside USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth. When the construction and rebranding is done, however, it will be a whole new building. USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program officials gave MiHockey an exclusive look at blueprints, artist renderings and a walk-through tour…
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A (re)introduction to USA Hockey’s NTDP
By @MichaelCaples – PLYMOUTH – There’s a new team in town. Well, really, they’re only moving 20 miles down M-14, but still, they’re going to be new to some. With USA Hockey purchasing Compuware Arena in Plymouth last season, the national organization has selected a new home for their National Team Development Program on…
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USA Hockey announces 2015-16 schedules for U17, U18 NTDP squads
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By @StefanKubus – USA Hockey announced the 2015-16 schedule for the National Team Development Program’s Under-17 and Under-18 teams Thursday afternoon. The 2015-16 campaign marks the NTDP’s first at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth after being based in Ann Arbor since the program’s 1996 inception. The Under-18 Team will host the USHL’s Chicago Steel Oct. 9, marking the historic first game at…
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Michigan Mustangs’ hosting of U.S. PowerHockey Championship a success despite end result
By @StefanKubus – The Michigan Mustangs played host to the 2015 U.S. PowerHockey Championship for the first time ever July 16-18 at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth, and they nearly left as two-time national champions. The Mustangs just fell short of the 2015 national crown, ultimately losing to the Minnesota Selects in the championship game,…