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High school hockey scores: regionals concluded, state quarterfinals set
The Michigan high school hockey state playoffs have now entered the final week. With Saturday’s regionals in the books, the state quarterfinals are set. Check out what happened last night, and how it sets the stage for the biggest week of the high school hockey season. Division 1 Saturday’s regionals: GR West Catholic 2, TC…
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Photos: Spartans vs. Red Wings alumni charity game in East Lansing
The Detroit Red Wings alumni team traveled to East Lansing to take on a team made of Michigan State alumni in a charity game organized by Kevin Miller. The game, which saw the Spartan alums pick up a 6-5 win over the Red Wings, raised money for the Wounded Warrior Project, United Way 2-1-1 and The…
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Photos: Wolverines force OT but lose shootout with Buckeyes Friday night at Yost
The Michigan Wolverines forced overtime with a late goal from Alex Guptill (his second of the night) in the third period Friday night against the Buckeyes, only to watch one of their top rivals win in the ensuing shootout. Ohio State’s Alex Szczechura scored the lone goal in the shootout to give the Buckeyes an…
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Broncos drop opener to a depleted Pioneer team; fall to fifth place in the NCHC
By Sam O’Toole – KALAMAZOO – The Broncos have had many games this season where their third period heroics led to a victory. Friday was not one of those nights for the home team. Western Michigan (15-13-5, 9-10-2-2 NCHC) was unable to hold their conference lead on Denver, who came into Lawson Arena without second-leading…
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Four Michigan goalies nominated for inaugural Mike Richter Award
By Michael Caples – For the first time, a goaltender will be named the best in college hockey – and four Michigan netminders have a chance to be the winner. Let’s Play Hockey and the Herb Brooks Foundation have teamed up to create the Mike Richter Award, which will be presented to the most outstanding…
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High school state playoff scores: Day 4
Thursday marked the final day of action for the pre-regionals of the Michigan high school hockey state playoffs. With those games in the books, we can now turn our attention to Saturday’s regional finals, which are all listed below (along with updated brackets). Division 1 Thursday scores: East Kentwood 4, Lowell 2 Detroit Catholic…
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The legend of Teemu Pulkkinen’s shot continues to grow
By Michael Caples – Last night, Griffins forward Teemu Pulkkinen scored two goals in nine seconds. That’s not a typo. The Red Wings’ prospect fired back-to-back cannons past Milwaukee Admirals goaltender Marek Mazanec in the third period, helping his club coast to a 5-1 win. It also helped continue Pulkkinen’s “Holy Slapper” legend, because…
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STX launches hockey combine, tournament partnership
By Michael Caples – As STX continues to dive into the hockey market, they have now signed a sponsorship deal with a tournament and ice hockey experience company. The Baltimore-based company, who announced that they were entering the hockey market in June 2013, will be partnering with 200×85, LCC to be the title sponsor of…
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Video: MSU’s Mike Ferrantino on ‘Michigan’s Players’
In MiHockey’s first ‘Michigan’s Players’ feature, we introduce you to Michigan State Spartans forward Mike Ferrantino. The MSU sophomore, a native of Plymouth, is a Detroit Catholic Central graduate and a product of Compuware and the USHL.
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High school state playoff scores: Day 3
Wednesday saw the start of the pre-region rounds for the Michigan high school hockey teams still alive in the state tournament. Here’s a look at the state-wide scoreboard from last night’s contests. Division 1 TC West 4, Manistee 1 GR West 6, GR Northview 4 Grandville 5, Jenison 4 OLSM 4, Brother Rice 3 Plymouth…