Category: For Fans
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Lumberjacks to participate in 2013 USHL Atlantic Challenge, Fall Classic East
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By Michael Caples – The Muskegon Lumberjacks announced yesterday that they will be participating in the 2013 USHL Atlantic Challenge from Sept. 6-8 as part of their preseason schedule, and concluding their warm-up contests at the Fall Classic East. The USHL club will begin their season by taking part in the inaugural Atlantic Challenge event,…
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Win RBZ skates and a pro fitting session from MiHockey
Around here, we live by one simple motto: “Hockey never stops.” It may be the middle of summer. It might read 100 degrees on your dashboard. It might be too hot out for you walk barefoot on the pavement. But it’s never too hot for hockey. We know you’re still all wrapped up in the…
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U.S. Hockey Hall: Warren native Doug Weight’s playmaking ways rewarded
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By Nick Barnowski – While he may have been joined by Ron Mason and Peter Karmanos, Jr., Doug Weight was the lone Michigan player to be named to the Class of 2013 for the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame. Weight, a Warren native, joined former NHL and Team USA teammate Bill Guerin and female hockey…
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U.S. Hockey Hall: Karmanos grew up a fan, became a leader in the sport
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By Nick Barnowski – You won’t find his name on any roster sheets from pro, college or junior hockey games. But the effect Peter Karmanos, Jr., has had on hockey in Michigan and beyond won’t soon be forgotten. Karmanos, along with Ron Mason and Doug Weight, were Michigan’s representatives for the U.S. Hockey Hall of…
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U.S. Hockey Hall: Mason’s storied coaching career continues to be recognized
By Nick Barnowski – A group of names very familiar to those in the state of Michigan headline this year’s United States Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2013. Legendary college hockey coach Ron Mason, Plymouth Whalers owner Peter Karmanos Jr., and Michigan native Doug Weight were elected into the prestigious hall today, representing some…
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Two Sled Wings make U.S. National Developmental Sled Hockey Team
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By Michael Caples – Two members of the Grand Rapids Sled Wings’ adult sled hockey team will get a chance to compete with the country’s best. Defenseman Tyler Anderson (Jenison) and forward Robert Thrailkill Jr. (Grand Haven) have been named to the 2013-14 U.S. National Developmental Sled Hockey Team. The two Sled Wings took part…
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Shaved Ice – July 25
Thursday edition of Shaved Ice. The U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame announced their Class of 2013 today, and there was a heavy Michigan presence included. Former Michigan State and Lake Superior State coach Ron Mason, Warren native and NHL All-Star Doug Weight and Plymouth Whalers owner Peter Karmanos, Jr., were three of the five honorees.…
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Mason, Karmanos, Weight to be inducted into U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame
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By Michael Caples – The United States Hockey Hall of Fame announced their Class of 2013 today, and three prominent members of Michigan’s hockey community were included on the list. Former Michigan State and Lake Superior State coach Ron Mason, Plymouth Whalers owner Peter Karmanos Jr., and former NHL All-Star Doug Weight were named to…
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List of Michigan natives and connections invited to national team Olympic camps
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Michigan’s hockey faithful will have plenty of players to keep an eye on as the Olympic national teams begin the process of selecting their teams for Sochi. Here is our list of all the Michigan natives and connections invited to orientation/development camps for their respective countries. Team USA Michigan natives Ryan Miller – goaltender –…