Category: For Parents
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Red Wings “Little Wings” program back with more locations for Year 2
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By @MichaelCaples – The Detroit Red Wings have announced the return of their “Little Wings” program for a second season. With their “Little Wings” initiative, the Red Wings – along with partners CCM Hockey and Perani’s Hockey World – give aspiring hockey players the chance to try the sport in an affordable way. Children…
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Johan Franzen progressing, aims for Red Wings’ season opener return
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By @StefanKubus – DETROIT – After finishing up an informal skate at Joe Louis Arena Wednesday morning, it may sound peculiar that Johan Franzen is going back to bed for the rest of the day. But that’s just part of the recovery process for the 35-year-old Franzen, who is still working his way back from…
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PHOTOS: NTDP Under-17 Team holds first practice at new home in Plymouth
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USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program is in the process of moving into and renovating their new home in Plymouth, and on Tuesday, their Under-17 Team had the honor of taking part in the first official practice at USA Hockey Arena. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey) MORE NTDP COVERAGE: An inside look at the new USA…
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Check out trailer, sneak peek for “Benders” TV show coming to IFC
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By @MichaelCaples – There’s a TV show coming to IFC on Oct. 1 that’s about one thing the majority of the MiHockey readership can relate to – adult league hockey. “Benders,” as it is affectionately named, comes from Denis Leary’s production group. We wrote about it extensively here. Now, there’s a trailer. Feast your eyes…
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Muskegon Lumberjacks’ 30-man protected list released
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By @MichaelCaples – The United States Hockey League announced the 30-man protected list and affiliate list for each of their member clubs today, which means the first look at the Muskegon Lumberjacks’ roster for the 2015-16 season. Notable players returning to last year’s Eastern Conference championship club include Trevor Hamilton, Mitch Eliot, Max Humitz and…
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Six Michigan natives capture bronze in Russia at Junior Club World Cup
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By @MichaelCaples – The Chicago Steel represented the United States at the 2015 edition of the Junior Club World Cup in Russia this month, and they came home with bronze. The Steel team – with five Michigan natives on the roster and one on the coaching staff – posted an undefeated 3-0 record in…
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Red Wings forward Luke Glendening soars with the Blue Angels in Belleville
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By @StefanKubus – BELLEVILLE – Detroit Red Wings forward Luke Glendening did some flying Wednesday afternoon, but this time it wasn’t on the ice. The Grand Rapids native took to the sky in a F/A-18 Hornet, a fighter jet, with the Blue Angels at Willow Run Airport in Belleville ahead of the 2015 Thunder Over Michigan…
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Thirteen Michigan names invited to CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game in Buffalo
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UPDATE: In case you didn’t want to make the drive to Buffalo next week, you can catch all the All-American Prospects Game action on NHL Network, starting at 7 p.m. By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey announced today the 42 players that will compete in the fourth annual CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game, taking place…
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Muskegon Lumberjacks officially announce sale of team to Israel brothers
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By @MichaelCaples – The Muskegon Lumberjacks have officially announced their new ownership group of Bruce and Dan Israel as they prepare for the 2015-16 USHL season. After months of negotiations, the Israel brothers have finalized their purchase of the Muskegon program, investing in the United States Hockey League franchise in an opportunity “we couldn’t pass…
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U.S. women split U18, U22 series with Canada
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By @MichaelCaples – Over the course of a week, the U.S. Women’s Under-18 and Under-22 Select Teams played in a series of games with rival Canada, and the two countries split the series victories. The U22 team finished with a 2-1 record in the series, thanks to an overtime victory Saturday night. Troy native Lexie…