Category: For Parents
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Anastos named Hockey East rookie of month…again
By Michael Caples – Andie Anastos isn’t having any problems adjusting to college hockey. The Farmington Hills native was named Hockey East’s Pro Ambitions Rookie of the Month on Wednesday after a stellar month of November. Anastos, daughter of Michigan State coach Tom Anastos, recorded 10 points and a +5 rating over 10 games…
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Reid Boucher scores shootout goal in first NHL game
Grand Ledge native Reid Boucher made his NHL debut last night, and the former Lansing Capitals star handled a high-pressure situation. After recording an assist and a +2 rating in regulation, Boucher was called upon in the shootout, and he scored for his New Jersey Devils squad. He’s no stranger to scoring goals, of course;…
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Weight looks back on his youth hockey days during U.S. Hockey Hall induction
By Stefan Kubus – Before NHL journeyman Doug Weight was racking up points and (barely) lifting the Stanley Cup, he grew up in a rough neighborhood at 7 Mile and Gratiot in Detroit where he didn’t exactly play outside much as a kid. So, when the young Weight arrived home from school, he’d spend the…
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U.S. World Junior camp roster announced; six Michigan names included
USA Hockey announced the 26 players they have invited to their World Junior training camp, which will take place Dec. 15-18 in Minneapolis, Minn. Six Michigan connections will receive invitations. They are: Riley Barber – forward – Miami RedHawks – Livonia native (returning from last year’s gold-medal winning WJC team) Connor Carrick – defenseman…
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Monroe native Matt Mahalak named CHL goaltender of week
By Michael Caples – Monroe native Matt Mahalak had quite a week, and the Canadian Hockey League took notice. The Kingston Frontenacs (OHL) goaltender was named the Vaughn CHL Goaltender of the Week for the time-frame ending on Dec. 1, after he posted a 2-0-0-0 record with a shutout win, a goals-against average of 0.50…
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Sauce Hockey announces partnership with Pavel Datsyuk
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By Michael Caples – Sauce Hockey, one of the top lifestyle apparel companies in the hockey market, announced today via their official Facebook account that they are teaming up with Red Wings superstar Pavel Datsyuk to create a new signature line of clothing. “It is with extreme excitement that we have aligned with arguably…
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Lumberjacks forward Marody commits to Michigan
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By Michael Caples – The Muskegon Lumberjacks announced today that forward Cooper Marody has committed to the University of Michigan following his USHL career. Marody, a Brighton native, is currently in his first season with the Lumberjacks, and ranks second on the team with 16 points. “Ever since I was growing up, I’ve always wanted…
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2013 High School Captains Photo Shoot (Novi)
Fifty-nine of the state’s high school captains came to Novi Ice Arena over the course of two days to participate in MiHockey’s annual photo shoot. Stay tuned for a second photo gallery of the captains who attended our Grand Rapids photo shoot. (Photos by Jen Hefner/MiHockey)
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Photos: Davenport vs. Grand Valley State (women’s hockey)
Photos from a Davenport vs. Grand Valley State showdown on the west side of the state. (Photos by Amanda O’Toole/MiHockey)
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NBC debuts first 2014 NHL Winter Classic commercial
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Because as if we weren’t all excited enough already…