Category: For Parents
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Sochi Watch: How Michigan’s players fared at the Winter Games
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The 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia officially came to a close on Sunday – the same day that saw Canada successfully defend their gold medal in men’s ice hockey. Here is a look at how the Michigan natives and connections that were named to national teams performed on international hockey’s biggest stage. MiHockey…
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High school state playoffs begin today; here are the brackets
The Michigan high school hockey state playoffs begin today. Here are the brackets from the official MHSAA website. Dates to know: Regional Tournament – Feb. 24 – March 1 MHSAA Quarterfinals – March 4-5 MHSAA Semifinals – March 6-7 (Compuware Arena) MHSAA Finals – March 8 (Compuware Arena) Division 1 bracket (click to enlarge) Division 2 bracket (click to…
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Photos: The NAHL Top Prospects Tournament in Troy
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Photos from Tuesday’s action at the NAHL Top Prospects Tournament in Troy, featuring some of the top players in the league and the U.S. NTDP Under-17 Team. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)
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U.S. men fall to Canada in semifinals, will take on Finland for bronze tomorrow
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By Michael Caples – For the second time in as many days, Team USA fell to their main rival. After watching the U.S. women fall to Canada yesterday, the U.S. men suffered the same fate, as they were unable to find the scoresheet in a 1-0 loss. With the win, Canada moves on to the…
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Report: OHL to increase player benefit packages
By Michael Caples – Yahoo Canada reported yesterday that there will be big changes coming to how the Ontario Hockey League compensates their players. According to Yahoo’s Sunaya Sapurji, the OHL is upgrading their education packages for players, and creating a new monthly reimbursement plan. Within the report, OHL commissioner David Branch said his league…
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Warrior, Little Caesars announce new hockey partnership
By Michael Caples – The Detroit Red Wings and Little Caesars Amateur Sports have formed a new three-year partnership with Warrior Sports, it was announced today. Warrior, a Warren-based hockey equipment manufacturer, will provide members of the Little Caesars AAA Hockey Club and members of the Little Caesars Amateur Hockey League (LCAHL) with equipment, footwear…
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USHL announces midseason all-star selections
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By Michael Caples – The United States Hockey League announced their midseason all-star teams today, and five Michigan connections made the list. Here they are: First Team Kyle Connor – The Shelby Township native, currently playing for the Youngstown Phantoms, ranks third in the USHL with 53 points in 39 games. The youngest player…
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Honeybaked 19U coach, players talk to WDIV
Prior to the gold-medal game between the U.S. and Canada today, members of the Honeybaked 19U team talked girls hockey on WDIV’s pre-game show. Check out the video, featuring coach Ryan Pardoski and players Tori Sullivan and Kortney Diaz, below.
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Team USA fails to hold onto 2-0 lead, loses to Canada in women’s gold-medal game
By Michael Caples – They had a 2-0 lead through 56 minutes of play. They hit the post on an empty net. They had numerous chances in overtime. They will have to wait another four years for gold. In the final game of the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia, Team USA watched a…
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Trenton’s Mike Turner ties high school wins record as Trojans claim MIHL South
Longtime Trenton varsity bench boss Mike Turner won his 623rd game as a high school hockey coach yesterday, tying him with former East Kentwood coach Ron Baum for most all-time. The Trojans recorded a 5-2 win over U of D Jesuit to secure the MIHL South Division crown, as well. Congrats to Coach Turner, one…