Category: For Parents
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Recruiting: Hunter Skinner commits to Western Michigan
By @MichaelCaples – Pinckney native Hunter Skinner may never have to leave the state of Michigan – until at least after college, of course. The Muskegon Lumberjacks defenseman has verbally committed to Western Michigan, securing his spot with the Broncos hockey program after the conclusion of his USHL career. “Through my life I have…
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Oakland Jr. Grizzlies to honor Joey Gangola in first alumni game
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By @MichaelCaples – When the Oakland Jr. Grizzlies host the youth hockey organization’s first-ever alumni game this holiday season, they will be honoring and remembering a friend they recently lost. The first annual OJG Alumni Game will be a fundraising effort for the family of Joey Gangola. There will be a $1 minimum entry…
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Ivan Lodnia signs entry-level NHL contract with Minnesota
By @StefanKubus – Ivan Lodnia just took one more step toward the NHL on Monday. The 18-year-old Erie Otters forward inked his three-year, entry-level contract with the Minnesota Wild. Lodnia was drafted in the third round by the Wild in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. A Los Angeles, Calif. native, Lodnia called Novi his…
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PHOTOS: Spartans win Round 2 of Rivalry Week with Wolverines
In Round 2 of their Rivalry Week series with the Wolverines, the Spartans prevailed 5-0. Click here for more on the game. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)
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Spartans find revenge in Friday night win over Michigan
By @MichaelCaples – EAST LANSING – On Thursday, the Wolverines scored four on the Spartans at Yost. On Friday, at Munn, the Spartans posted five. With a 5-0 win on the backend of a home-and-home, Michigan State earned a rivalry week series split against their main rival. It was the first win over the…
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Welcome to the Mitchel Kiefer Memorial Rink
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By @MichaelCaples – PLYMOUTH – Welcome to the Mitchel Kiefer Memorial Rink inside USA Hockey Arena. On Dec. 6, the Detroit Catholic Central hockey family gathered for a game against rival Warren De La Salle and for an incredible tribute to one of their departed goaltenders. With a formal rink dedication ceremony, the Olympic…
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PHOTOS: Wolverines win Round 1 of Rivalry Week with Spartans
In Round 1 of their Rivalry Week series with the Spartans, the Wolverines prevailed 4-0. Click here for more on the game. (Photos by Andrew Knapik/MiHockey)
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Calderone’s hat trick leads Michigan to Thursday night win over MSU
By @MichaelCaples – ANN ARBOR – Round 1 goes to Mel – with lots of help from his captain. In the first game of the Mel Pearson vs. Danton Cole era of the storied rivalry between Michigan and Michigan State, the Wolverines prevailed 4-0 at Yost Ice Arena. Three of those goals came from…
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The “best” items for sale through Wings’ Joe Louis Arena online auction
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By @MichaelCaples – So, there’s some epic stuff and some hilarious stuff available through the Joe Louis Arena online auction. The “highlights” are below: The “Al the Octopus” 10 foot by 10 foot by 8 foot creature that hung from the rafters – imagine having that in your man cave. Locker stalls from a…
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Red Wings announce Joe Louis Arena memorabilia online auction
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By @MichaelCaples – If you want unique items from Joe Louis Arena, now’s your chance. The Red Wings announced today that on BidOnTheJoe.com, fans will have a chance to bid on unique items from the iconic building that served as the longtime home of Hockeytown. Items include a giant “Al The Octopus,” the “Greatness…