Category: For Parents
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Five Michigan names on NHL Central Scouting’s ‘Futures List’ for 2016 Draft
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By @MichaelCaples – Despite the 2015 NHL Draft being less than a month old, NHL Central Scouting has released its ‘Future’s List’ for the 2016 edition. Here are the names they have placed on their initial list – last year, a more comprehensive ‘Players To Watch’ list came out in September, so expect to see…
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PHOTOS: 2015 Detroit Red Wings Development Camp in Traverse City
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Check out nearly 150 photos from the 2015 Detroit Red Wings Development Camp in Traverse City – featuring plenty of Michigan natives and Wings prospects. See a full list of MiHockey’s features from the five-day event at Centre Ice Arena below the photo gallery, as well. (All photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey) Red Wings 2015…
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Red Wings conclude development camp with scrimmage in Traverse City
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By Nick Barnowski – TRAVERSE CITY – The Red Wings’ annual summer development camp concluded with a scrimmage Tuesday morning in Traverse City. It took overtime, but Team Lindsay defeated Team Howe, 5-4, at Centre Ice Arena. Jerome Verrier scored 1:39 into the sudden death session, which followed two 25-minute periods where the two…
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WCHA issues statement in regards to NCAA cost of attendance legislation
By @MichaelCaples – The Western Collegiate Hockey Association issued a statement today on behalf of their men’s and women’s hockey leagues, saying that they support the new NCAA legislation that allows schools to provide more financial assistance to their student-athletes. Here is the WCHA’s statement in full: EDINA, Minn. – July 7, 2015 – Following…
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Dylan Larkin talks about managing expectations and his Hockeytown future
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By Nick Barnowski – TRAVERSE CITY – When Dylan Larkin says the last 365 days have been a little bit overwhelming, you can understand why. Life has changed a lot for the Waterford native, and it’s changed quickly. After being drafted in the first round by the Red Wings in 2014, Larkin has played…
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Grant Gabriele talks Wings’ development camp, NTDP experience and joining Western Michigan program
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By @MichaelCaples – TRAVERSE CITY – Grant Gabriele knows he’s in a spot most Michigan hockey players could only dream of finding themselves in. The Brighton native was one of a select few invited to the Detroit Red Wings’ annual prospects development camp, where he’s getting a chance to learn from the coaching and…
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St. Clair Shores names Mike Hamilton first director of hockey
By @StefanKubus – The St. Clair Shores Hockey Association named Mike Hamilton as the first ever director of hockey within the association. Hamilton will be overseeing the on-ice instruction and skill development of the St. Clair Shores skaters, ensuring that the house and travel teams’ skaters have quality instruction and opportunities. In a press release…
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The Sports Doc: New concussion protocols to keep athletes safe
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Welcome to MiHockey’s new column, featuring Dr. Jeff S. Pierce, a Michigan Board Certified Doctor specializing in Sports and Rehabilitation. Dr. Pierce will discuss all things hockey and keeping players healthy and injury free on and off the ice. Participation in sports is an important part of physical, mental, and social development for our youth.…
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Nelson/Sipotz: What your training should be…
Darryl Nelson and Brian Sipotz are regarded as top experts in the field of strength and conditioning for ice hockey performance. Darryl has been the head strength and conditioning coach for USA Hockey’s National Team Development program since 2000 and also serves as the director of performance for Advantage Strength and Conditioning in Ann Arbor.…
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Troy native, Wolverines forward Alex Kile talks about skating at Red Wings development camp
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By Nick Barnowski – TRAVERSE CITY – The Michigan Wolverines will be looking to replace their top three scorers from this past season. With Alex Kile on the roster, it’ll be a little bit easier. The junior from Troy had a breakout 2014-15 season, tallying 26 points in 36 games. Now he’s prepping to…