Category: For Parents
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HBO’s John Oliver blasts Red Wings’ new arena; Olympia responds
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By @MichaelCaples – On his HBO show “Last Week Tonight” comedian John Oliver called out professional sports stadiums, suggesting they are big scams ripping off taxpayers. Roughly three minutes into his monologue, Oliver calls out the construction of the Detroit Red Wings’ new arena, pointing out that a city that had filed for bankruptcy…
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Check out this Canucks TV video chat with Ryan Miller about the mental side of hockey
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East Lansing native Ryan Miller talked with Canucks TV about the mental side of his craft – being an NHL goaltender. Check out the video below to hear one of Michigan’s best discuss how he prepares, how he deals with adversity and more (thanks to Suburban Hockey Schools for the find).
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Four Michigan names on U.S. Under-17 Select Team roster
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By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey announced today their roster for the 2015 Under-17 Five Nations Tournament in Switzerland, and four Michigan products appear on the list. The team was selected from the pool of players at the Boys’ Select 16 Player Development Camp, which took place in Williamsville, N.Y. from July 7-13. Michigan and Minnesota…
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PHOTOS: Pro, college players compete in three-on-three tournament at Puckmasters
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By @MichaelCaples – On July 12, local pro and college players competed in a small-ice three-on-three tournament at Puckmasters in Wixom. Organized by West Bloomfield native Andrew Huckleby, the friendly tournament featured the following players: Team Blue (champions) Dan Milan – White Lake/Wichita Thunder (ECHL) Easton Powers – South Lyon/Utica College Vlad Namestnikov –…
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Bauer launches hockey emoji keyboard
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By @MichaelCaples – A few weeks back, we posted an article about how the hockey community might finally be getting an ’emoji’ – you know, those smileys and things you send on your phone and post on social media. Now, however, Bauer’s offering up an entire keyboard worth of hockey emoticons and GIFs that you…
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Annual MAHA Summer Meeting wraps up in Mount Pleasant
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By @StefanKubus – MOUNT PLEASANT – The 2015 edition of the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association’s annual Summer Meeting came to a close on Sunday morning in Mount Pleasant, and there weren’t many disagreements to be had. Among other items – including a number of panel discussions and presentations on growing the game within the state – 15…
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MAHA announces partnership with NTDP for mite development program
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By @MichaelCaples – MOUNT PLEASANT – During the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association’s annual Summer Meeting, the governing body for youth hockey in the state announced a new program for Mite hockey training. In a partnership with USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program, players from MAHA-sanctioned 8U Mite teams can take part in training sessions with…
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Red Wings sign Gustav Nyquist to new four-year deal
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By @MichaelCaples – The goose is no longer loose. Today, the Detroit Red Wings announced that they have agreed to a four-year deal with forward Gustav Nyquist. “We’re very happy to have Gustav locked up for four more years,” said Executive Vice President and General Manager Ken Holland in a release from the team.…
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Saginaw Spirit introduce Dave Drinkill as new general manager
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By @MichaelCaples – Today, the Saginaw Spirit announced big new for their front office. The OHL club introduced Dave Drinkill as the team’s new general manager. Drinkill, who most recently served as the assistant GM of the Barrie Colts, replaces Jim Paliafito, who is now the director of player evaluation for the Toronto Maple Leafs.…
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Firebirds announce new name for their home in Flint
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By @MichaelCaples – The Flint Firebirds announced today a new name for their future home – the Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center. MS Arena & Hockey Corps. and the Flint-based credit union agreed to a ten-year partnership agreement with naming rights for the Perani Arena & Event Center. “This is another great day for…