Category: For Fans
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Whalers’ Alex Nedeljkovic named CHL goaltender of the week
By Michael Caples – The Canadian Hockey League – governing body of the OHL, WHL and QMJHL – announced their players of the week today, and Alex Nedeljkovic was one of the names featured. The Plymouth Whalers’ netminder was named the CHL Vaughn Goaltender of the Week for the week ending on March 2,…
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Griffins to host third annual Purple Community game on Friday
By Michael Caples – On Friday, the Griffins are going purple once again. The Van Andel Institute will be presenting the third annual Grand Rapids Griffins Purple Community game on March 7 at Van Andel Arena. The game, in association with the VAI’s grassroots fundraising program Purple Community, will raise funds for cancer and neurodegenerative…
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St. Clair Shores honors 1980 Olympic Team member Mark Wells with rink dedication
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By Stefan Kubus – He left a local inspiration and came back a national hero. And when the St. Clair Shores city council voted to name one of the two rinks at the St. Clair Shores Civic Arena after him upon his return in 1980, it was an overwhelming honor. But it never happened.…
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Johan Franzen named NHL’s first star of the week
By Michael Caples – The Mule has been on fire since the Olympic break concluded, and the NHL has taken notice. Johan Franzen was named the league’s first star of the week today, joining New Jersey center Adam Henrique and Minnesota Wild goaltender Dary Kuemper on the weekly list of top performers. Franzen, who…
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Photos: Traverse City West vs. Grand Rapids West Catholic
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Grand Rapids West Catholic and Traverse City West met for a game that would decide which squad would advance to the state quarterfinals. GR West Catholic ended up prevailing 2-1. (Photos by Amanda O’Toole/MiHockey)
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Michi-gamer: Pride of the Mitten (Week of March 3, 2014)
Welcome to another season of MiHockey’s Michi-gamer! We take great pride in our homegrown talent. Whether they grew up in the Mitten or we welcomed them here for college or juniors, they are our own. They represent the best place in the world for hockey. Every morning, we pick one Michi-gamer from the previous night’s…
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Photos: Trenton vs. Livonia Stevenson
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Trenton and Livonia Stevenson met in a powerhouse regional showdown on Saturday night, and the Trojans earned the right to advance to the state quarterfinals after a thrilling overtime victory. Check out MiHockey’s photos from the big game right here. (Photos by Andrew Knapik/MiHockey)
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Broncos push past Denver on senior night behind Balisy’s hat trick
By Sam O’Toole – KALAMAZOO – On Senior Night for the Western Michigan hockey team, senior captain Chase Balisy stole the show. Balisy netted all three goals for the Broncos (16-13-5, 10-10-2-2 NCHC) as they picked up a win to snap their three-game losing steak to Denver, defeating the Pioneers, 3-1 in front of 3,559…
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Photos: Spartans vs. NTDP Under-18 Team
The Michigan State Spartans welcomed the U.S. NTDP Under-18 Team to Munn Ice Arena in East Lansing Saturday night for an exhibition contest. Spartan commits Ed Minney and Dylan Pavelek suited up for the NTDP, as did Wolverines commit Dylan Larkin. The NTDP prevailed 4-3 in overtime. During the first intermission of the contest, the…