Category: For Parents
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NCAA rules committee proposes changes for upcoming season
By Michael Caples – Faceoffs, penalty shots and a “lookup line” are the hot topics proposed by the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey Rules Committee during their yearly examination of the game. The group, led by Michigan State coach Tom Anastos, approved nine changes for the upcoming season, focusing on continuing the competitive advantage…
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Michigan native Kevin Allen named HHOF’s Elmer Ferguson award winner
By Michael Caples – Kevin Allen has more to add to his resume. The Wayne native and USA Today lead hockey writer is this year’s recipient of the Hockey Hall of Fame’s Elmer Ferguson Memorial Award, given for excellence in hockey journalism. Allen, an Eastern Michigan alum, has been USA Today’s hockey expert since 1986.…
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Pat Mikesch named coach, GM of USHL’s Green Bay Gamblers
By Michael Caples – Hancock, Mich., native Pat Mikesch is taking another step in his coaching career. The Green Bay Gamblers of the United States Hockey League announced today that they are promoting Mikesch to fill their vacancy at the head coach and general manager role for the Junior A club. Mikesch, who was the…
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Hockey Jobs: Meet Jeff Weinstein, head of public relations for Michigan Wolverines hockey
By Robert Bondy – Growing up, Jeff Weinstein followed the game of hockey as a huge New York Rangers fan, but never once laced up the skates competitively. “I didn’t play ice hockey, my brother was the one that played ice hockey from a little age on,” Weinstein said. “I used to go to…
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Grand Rapids Griffins sign Jeff Blashill to new three-year contract
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By Michael Caples – The Detroit Red Wings announced on their official Twitter account today that their AHL affiliate has retained their head coach. Per a tweet from @DetroitRedWings, the Grand Rapids Griffins have signed coach Jeff Blashill to a new three-year contract. “I’m thrilled to be able to remain with the Griffins,” said Blashill…
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World Junior goalie tryout list announced; four of the seven have Michigan ties
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By Michael Caples – USA Hockey announced today the seven goaltenders that are invited to their 2014 national junior goaltender evaluation camp, and four have Michigan ties. The camp, which will help Team USA decide which goaltenders they will be taking to Toronto and Montreal for the 2015 IIHF World Junior Championship, features Michigan natives…
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NAHL Draft results
By Michael Caples – The 2014 NAHL Draft began at 2 p.m. ET today, with the junior league selecting 216 players throughout the day. Here is a list of the Michigan natives who have been drafted so far, as well as the players selected by Michigan’s NAHL clubs. Michigan natives are in bold. Editor’s note…
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Naurato: Are you working hard or working smart?
Brandon Naurato – I was talking to a family the other day and I asked their 17-year-old a simple question: What are your plans for the summer when it comes to training on and off the ice? He said, “Coach, I’m working on my skating with a figure skating coach and I’m training with an…
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MAHA announces midget/high school split season pilot program
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By Michael Caples – Starting in the 2014-15 season, Midget A and AA players won’t necessarily have to decide between travel and high school hockey. The Michigan Amateur Hockey Association has announced a new pilot program for the upcoming year that will allow for Midget A and AA teams to compete in a new, earlier…
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USHL names Bob Fallen new commissioner
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By Michael Caples – The United States Hockey League has officially announced that Bob Fallen will be their new commissioner. Fallen, who previously oversaw U.S. trade marketing for Reebok-CCM Hockey, will assume commissioner duties when current commissioner Skip Prince retires later this spring. Fallen assumed his new role on June 1. Prince held the…