Category: For Parents
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Twenty-one Michigan ’99s invited to USA Select 15 Camp
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By @MichaelCaples – With their Michigan Development Camp tryouts complete, 21 players have received invites to attend the USA Hockey Boy’s Select 15 Development Camp. The camp, which takes place at the Northtown Center at Amherst in Amherst N.Y., will run from July 14-20, and bring together the top ’99 birth-year players from across the…
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Hockey Jobs: Meet Kris Barnes, general manager of Novi Ice Arena
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By Nick Barnowski – As a fan, he was late to the game. Now, as General Manager of Novi Ice Arena, Kris Barnes is doing more than enough to make up for it. After only becoming a hockey fan in high school, Barnes now helps to ensure that those who come to the rink…
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Hockey Hall of Fame announces latest list of players eligible for induction
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By Michael Caples – The Hockey Hall of Fame announced on April 22 the list of players who are now eligible for induction into their hall, and they are expected to reveal their Class of 2014 on Monday. First-year eligible players of note include Michigan natives Mike Grier, Mike Modano, Brian Rafalski and Doug Weight,…
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Easton’s Mako II skate ready to hit the ice
By Robert Bondy – Easton is continuing to make ripples in the hockey world, this time going against the grain of traditional hockey skates by building on their free-moving skate option with their latest Mako II. The Mako II is the latest gem from Easton, with the business looking to piggyback off its original…
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2015 MIHL Prep Hockey Showcase teams announced
By @MichaelCaples – The Michigan Interscholastic Hockey League have announced the teams participating in their 2015 prep hockey showcase, along with when it will take place. The 2015 MIHL Prep Hockey Showcase will start on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015 and run through Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015. Three teams will make their first appearance at the…
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Eight Michigan names on World Junior camp invite list
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By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey has announced the 42 players invited to the 2014 National World Junior Evaluation Camp, and eight Michigan names made the list. The players will begin competing for spots on Team USA’s World Junior roster from August 2-9 in Lake Placid, New York. Participants will practice and compete in international games…
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Princeton hires Adrian College’s Ron Fogarty as new head coach
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By @MichaelCaples – Princeton University has hired their new coach, and they’re taking one of Michigan’s best. The Ivy League school announced that Adrian College coach Ron Fogarty will be their 17th coach in program history. Fogarty, who had coached for Adrian College the last seven seasons, leads all NCAA coaches in win percentage. “I…
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Check out the latest edition of MiHockeyMag
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In this issue of MiHockeyMag, we present our annual equipment buyer’s guide. Check out the top-of-the-line products offered by industry leaders, with a focus on skates, sticks, gloves and protective equipment. Plus, we share the latest on the Red Wings, Griffins and Whalers, introduce you to John Lethemon and share some of the photos you…
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Meijer State Games of Michigan rosters – girls
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By Michael Caples – From June 19-22, some of the best young female hockey players in the state will compete in the Meijer State Games of Michigan’s 15U hockey tournament. Here is a look at the finalized rosters for the girls’ 19U/16U division. The State Games will be played at Georgetown Ice Center, Walker Ice…
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CCM’s new Resistance a helmet years in the making
By Michael Caples – It’s been a while since CCM released their latest helmet. Turns out they’ve been hard at work on one all the while. The company’s new Resistance helmet is the result of a lengthy partnership with the Neurotrauma Impact Science Laboratory in Ottawa, as CCM attempted to reach a better understanding on…