Category: For Parents
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Red Wings alum Mathieu Schneider, Harper Woods native Angela Ruggiero headline U.S. Hockey Hall class
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By @MichaelCaples – Two famous hockey names with Michigan ties are the headliners for this year’s U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame induction class. Red Wings alum Mathieu Schneider and Harper Woods native Angela Ruggiero – joined by former NHL star Chris Drury and former USA Hockey president Ron DeGregorio – will be inducted into the…
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An inside look at the new USA Hockey Arena
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By @MichaelCaples – PLYMOUTH – As it stands now, things don’t look much different inside USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth. When the construction and rebranding is done, however, it will be a whole new building. USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program officials gave MiHockey an exclusive look at blueprints, artist renderings and a walk-through tour…
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A (re)introduction to USA Hockey’s NTDP
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By @MichaelCaples – PLYMOUTH – There’s a new team in town. Well, really, they’re only moving 20 miles down M-14, but still, they’re going to be new to some. With USA Hockey purchasing Compuware Arena in Plymouth last season, the national organization has selected a new home for their National Team Development Program on…
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Michigan Mustangs’ hosting of U.S. PowerHockey Championship a success despite end result
By @StefanKubus – The Michigan Mustangs played host to the 2015 U.S. PowerHockey Championship for the first time ever July 16-18 at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth, and they nearly left as two-time national champions. The Mustangs just fell short of the 2015 national crown, ultimately losing to the Minnesota Selects in the championship game,…
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Jim Craig is selling his ‘Miracle’ memorabilia
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By @MichaelCaples – Want to own a piece of hockey history? You can, for a (hefty) price. Jim Craig, goaltender for the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team, is selling some of his most prized possessions – like his gold medal, game-worn jerseys and the iconic U.S. flag that was wrapped around him after he…
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Five U.S. cities still in contention for hosting 2018 World Juniors; Detroit not on the list
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By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey announced today the five cities that are finalists in contention for hosting the 2018 IIHF World Junior Championship, but Detroit wasn’t one of them. USA Today’s Kevin Allen (A Michigan native and resident) had reported in February that Detroit was one possible location for the prestigious international tournament, but per…
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Red Wings’ 2015 HockeyFest at Joe Louis Arena set for Sept. 13
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By @MichaelCaples – The Detroit Red Wings have released ticket information and a list of activities for this year’s edition of their annual ‘HockeyFest’ event at Joe Louis Arena. HockeyFest, presented by Coke Zero and Meijer, offers player and alumni meet-and-greets and a chance to play alongside and interact with current players through various…
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Marquette Electricians are ceasing operations
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By @MichaelCaples – The Marquette Electricians just issued a press release that they will no longer be an active midget major hockey program. Marquette Junior Hockey President Jeff Cornock announced today that the 18U AAA midget major Marquette Electricians hockey team is ceasing operations, effective immediately. The Electricians began play as a AAA program in…
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It’s time to bring an end to ‘zombie hockey’
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By @StefanKubus – At the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association Summer Meeting, two prominent USA Hockey executives called for an end to “zombie hockey” and “over-scripted” practices. Bob Mancini, Regional manager for the American Development Model and a former college and OHL head coach, said with some youth teams are playing upward of 75 games per season, the importance of…
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Ron Hayes retires from Plymouth’s famed ‘Learn-to-Skate’ program after 40 years, but his impact will live on
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By @MichaelCaples – Over the past four decades, Ron Hayes has served as the head of the ‘Learn-to-Skate’ program for the Plymouth Canton Hockey Association. During that timeframe, he has taught many future NHL and college hockey players how to stand on the ice and eventually fly across it. Yet the most telling impact…