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NTDP Under-17 Team to play at Orchard Lake St. Mary’s on Sept. 20
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By @MichaelCaples – On Sept. 20, some of the nation’s top young players will be competing on the campus of Orchard Lake St. Mary’s. The U.S. National Team Development Program’s Under-17 Team will be taking on the LaSalle Vipers (a Jr. B program in Canada’s Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League) at the home of the…
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Lumberjacks, NTDP U18s kick off season at USHL Atlantic Challenge
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By @MichaelCaples – The Muskegon Lumberjacks and the U.S. NTDP Under-18 Team both started their 2014-15 seasons with preseason action at the USHL Atlantic Challenge in New York over the weekend. The Lumberjacks posted a 2-1 record over their three games, while the NTDP won both of the games they played in. On Friday, the…
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Detroit Catholic Central in the running for USA Today’s best high school athletic program
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By @MichaelCaples – High school hockey season may be a few months away, but Detroit Catholic Central is already picking up some accolades in the news. The Shamrocks’ athletics program is one of ten high school programs still remaining in USA Today’s ‘Best Boys Sports Program 2014‘ online voting contest. Detroit Catholic Central currently…
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Three Michigan natives invited to U.S. Women’s National Team evaluation camp
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By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey announced today the 35 players invited to their evaluation camp for the 2014 U.S. Women’s National Team, and three Michigan natives received invites. Megan Keller, Andie Anastos and Shiann Darkangelo will all represent Michigan at the prestigious evaluation camp, which is designed to “evaluate player progression and provide training guidelines…
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Michigan Wolverines announce new ‘director of player development’ position, promote L.J. Scarpace
By @MichaelCaples – The Michigan Wolverines have created a new position in their hockey program, and they’re filling it from within. The team announced today that L.J. Scarpace, their longtime video coordinator, will now serve as the Wolverines’ director of player development. “We are pleased that L.J. will continue in this newly created role within…
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Canton native Joe Bonnett named new USA Hockey ADM regional manager
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By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey announced today a new addition to their American Development Model regional manager staff, and he’s a product of Michigan. Canton native Joe Bonnett, a longtime assistant coach for Colorado College, will bring more than 20 years of hockey coaching experience to his new role with USA Hockey. “Player development has…
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Pair of Michigan natives tabbed to lead Penn State women’s team this season
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By @MichaelCaples – When the puck drops on the 2014-15 season, the Penn State Nittany Lions women’s hockey team will be led by a pair of Michigan natives. The team announced today that juniors Jordin Pardoski (Rochester Hills) and Shannon Yoxheimer (Jackson) will be co-captains. Junior Sarah Wilkie (Ashby, Mass.) and sophomore Laura Bowman (Minnetonka, Minn.)…
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More than 140 teams signed up for new Bauer World Invite in Michigan
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By @MichaelCaples – In the middle of November, more than 140 teams will be coming to Michigan to take part in a massive girls’ hockey tournament, thanks to a merger between two of the best. The World Hockey Invite (presented by Bauer) and the Manon Rheaume Tournament have joined together to create one massive girls’…
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Photos: NTDP Under-17 Team’s first practice
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The National Team Development Program Under-17 Team took part in their first practice together at the Ann Arbor Ice Cube today. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)
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Eleven Michigan names on CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game roster
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By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey announced today the roster for their third annual CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game, set to take place in Buffalo on Sept. 25, 2014. The game is designed to showcase the top NHL Draft-eligible prospects the U.S. has to offer. Eleven Michigan names are featured on the roster of 42: Goaltenders…