Category: For Parents
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PHOTOS: Spirit and Firebirds begin new rivalry in OHL season opener
The Saginaw Spirit and the Flint Firebirds began their new in-state OHL rivalry Thursday night at the Dow Event Center, as the two franchises began their 2015-16 season. It was the first-ever OHL regular-season contest for the Firebirds, who will play the Spirit for the I-75 Divide Cup each year, and they prevailed on the…
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Michigan players shine at CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game (with photos)
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By @StefanKubus – BUFFALO – In its fourth year, the 2015 CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game once again showcased the best draft-eligible players the United States has to offer, featuring two all-star teams coached by former NHL talents. Team Plante (coached by former Buffalo Sabres players Derek Plante defeated Team Roenick (coached by former…
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CDC releases concerning report on concussions, how they’re handled
By @StefanKubus – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released a report on the state of concussions in young athletes and how the culture surrounding the injury can be changed. Alarmingly, in a study of 150 young patients seen in an emergency department for concussion, 39-percent reported returning to play on the same day as…
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VIDEO: Talking hockey with David Moss
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Livonia native, Detroit Catholic Central alum and NHLer David Moss talks about his youth hockey days and his advice for young hockey players.
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Red Wings, Zetterberg announce 14th annual smoke detector collection
By @StefanKubus – The Detroit Red Wings and captain Henrik Zetterberg announced Wednesday the 14th annual Smoke Detector Collection, taking place during Thursday’s game against Pittsburgh and Saturday’s game against Boston. Fans coming to either of those two preseason contests are asked to bring smoke detectors to Joe Louis Arena, but those who do not may…
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Top 80 Showcase offers opportunities for high school players
By @MichaelCaples – FARMINGTON HILLS – From Sept. 4-6, some of the top high school hockey players in the state gathered at Farmington Hills Ice Arena for a prestigious event. Hosted by Total Package Hockey’s ‘Michigan Hockey Advancement’ program, the select group of players and goaltenders competed in games spanning three days during the…
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MAG: “You Should Know” Zach Osburn
In the latest issue of MiHockeyMag, we introduce you to Zach Osburn, an incoming freshman defenseman for the Michigan State Spartans. The Plymouth native is the latest Perani’s Hockey World ‘You Should Know’ featured player – click here or on the image below to check it out in the digital edition of the magazine.
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Muskegon Lumberjacks announce finalized 2015-16 roster
By @MichaelCaples – When the Muskegon Lumberjacks officially begin their 2015-16 USHL season, the 23 players listed below will form their official roster. Nine players return from last year’s Eastern Conference champion squad. The Lumberjacks officially begin USHL play this Saturday at Waterloo. Lumberjacks’ roster: Collin Adams – F Zack Berzolla – D Jacob Coleman…
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WCHA announces preseason polls; preseason player awards
By @MichaelCaples – Prior to their 2015 season kick-off teleconference call with the head coaches of their respective programs, the WCHA announced their coach and media preseason polls and player selections. Here are what the coaches and media members are predicting for the upcoming season: From the coaches: Preseason WCHA Player of the Year Tyler…
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First female-only USA Hockey Referee Clinic in Michigan a success
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By @StefanKubus – LIVONIA – The Michigan Amateur Hockey Association and USA Hockey held the first annual USA Hockey Referee Clinic strictly for women this past weekend. Eighteen girls signed up for the clinic, held Saturday at Eddie Edgar Ice Arena in Livonia. With 44 registered female officials across the state of Michigan last…