Category: For Parents
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More than 1,000 new kids participated in ‘Try Hockey For Free Day’ across Michigan
By @StefanKubus – The Nov. 12 Try Hockey For Free Day in Michigan was a rousing success that saw more than 1,000 kids try the sport for the very first time. A total of 43 associations or rinks throughout the state participated and a grand total of 1,059 kids took to the ice. The…
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It’s Official: The Pistons will be sharing Little Caesars Arena with the Red Wings
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By @StefanKubus – It’s official: Little Caesars Arena will house both the Detroit Red Wings and now also the NBA’s Detroit Pistons. It was announced at a press conference Tuesday afternoon that this season would be the Pistons’ last at The Palace of Auburn Hills, as they will join the Red Wings in 2017-18…
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LSSU announces signing of five future Lakers to letters of intent
By @MichaelCaples – Lake Superior State announced today that the WCHA program has signed five players to National Letters of Intent. Headlining the class is former Sault Area High School product Chase Gamelin, who is currently skating for the Brookings Blizzard of the NAHL. The hometown product played a significant role in the Sault…
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Spots still open for MAHA Mite Jamboree events
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By MAHA staff – The Michigan Amateur Hockey Association is encouraging 6-and Under and 8-and-Under teams to participate in the annual Mite (8U) Jamboree events across the state. Teams participating in a Mite Jamboree event are guaranteed a minimum of four 30-minute game sessions. Teams can participate in beginner (6U – cross-ice) and advanced…
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Adams, Washe selected for 2016 U.S. Junior Select Team
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By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey announced its roster for the upcoming World Junior A Challenge today, and three Michigan names made the cut. The roster, filled with players currently skating in the United States Hockey League, features 21 players, also has a note that one more player will be added at a later date.…
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Recruiting: Patrick Guzzo commits to Michigan
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By @MichaelCaples – Little Caesars product Patrick Guzzo will be staying close to home for his college hockey career. The 2001 birth-year forward verbally committed to Michigan over the weekend. “I chose Michigan because their hockey program is rich in tradition,” he told MiHockey. “Academically, it is one of the best schools in the…
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Western’s Matheson Iacopelli named NCHC offensive player of the week
By @MichaelCaples – Western Michigan native Matheson Iacopelli has claimed his second National Collegiate Hockey Conference Bauer Offensive Player of the Week award, thanks to a strong showing against Air Force over the weekend. Iacopelli, a Brownstown native, racked up four points as the Broncos tied and beat the Falcons. In Friday’s 5-5 tie,…
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Report: Detroit Pistons’ move downtown to share Little Caesars Arena to be announced Tuesday
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By @StefanKubus – According to a report by the Detroit News, it appears the Red Wings will officially have some company inside Little Caesars Arena next season. The NBA’s Detroit Pistons are expected to announce a move from Auburn Hills to downtown Detroit for the 2017-18 season tomorrow at 3 p.m., per the Detroit…
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NHL All-Star fan vote carries new ‘John Scott’ rules
By @MichaelCaples – The NHL has announced that the fan vote for the All-Star Tournament (yes, three-on-three again) will now carry some rules to prevent another John Scott situation. As if you don’t remember, Scott – a Michigan Tech alum – was voted into the All-Star festivities last year by fans across the globe…
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Recruiting: Antonio Stranges talks about committing to Michigan
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By @MichaelCaples – The University of Michigan landed a coveted recruit over the weekend as they secured a verbal commitment from Antonio Stranges. The 2002 birth-year player – a Plymouth native – is currently playing against older competition as a member of the midget minor Little Caesars AAA squad, and he has four points…