Category: For Parents
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Mantha turning heads for more than just his 6-foot-5 frame
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By Stefan Kubus – It may sound like a dream for coaches and management everywhere, but it wasn’t always beneficial having a 6-foot-5, 225-pound frame for a budding defenseman from Clarkston. Before he was manning the blue line in Sioux City as a member of the USHL’s Musketeers, Ryan Mantha honed his game and…
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Photos: 2013 CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game in Pittsburgh
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The top draft-eligible players in the country gathered at the CONSOL Energy Center in Pittsburgh to take part in the second annual CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)
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Team Johnson tops Team Mullen at All-American Prospects Game in Pittsburgh
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By Stefan Kubus – PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The best that the United States has to offer was on display Thursday night in Pittsburgh at CONSOL Energy Center for the CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game. Pittsburgh served as the event’s second host, with the event originating in Buffalo last year. Team Mullen (coached by NHL Hall…
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NHL Central Scouting preliminary 2014 “players to watch” list released
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The NHL Central Scouting Services announced their preliminary 2014 “players to watch” lists for the 2014 NHL Draft today, with plenty of Michigan natives and connections making the cut. The CSS breaks players and goaltenders down into A, B and C ratings for their preliminary lists, which they do for both North American players and…
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Photos: Compuware/Honeybaked Invitational (Pee Wee Minors)
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MiHockey stopped by the Compuware/Honeybaked Invitational tournament at Suburban Ice Farmington Hills to see Pee Wee Minor teams in action. (All photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)
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Caples: Hope you’re ready for a wild ride this season
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By Michael Caples – Follow @MichaelCaples on Twitter The end of summer means that hockey season is starting (or, really, that it’s already underway). Even though we have to say goodbye to the perks of summer, the perks of winter are coming into focus. Nights at the rink, nights watching the Wings, and afternoon…
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Team Johnson and Team Mullen rosters announced for All-American Prospects Game
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USA Hockey announced their team rosters for the CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game today, with Michigan natives and connections featured prominently on both lists. The game will take place at Pittsburgh’s Consol Energy Center, home to the NHL’s Penguins, on Thursday, Sept. 26. Team Mullen, coached by former Penguins great Joe Mullen, features the…
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Lumberjacks forward Matt Iacopelli commits to Western Michigan
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By Michael Caples – The Muskegon Lumberjacks announced today that forward Matt Iacopelli has committed to Western Michigan University. Iacopelli, a native of Brownstown, is beginning his first season with the Lumberjacks after playing for the Belle Tire Midget Major squad last year. Iacopelli recorded 26 goals and 22 assists in 44 Tier 1 games.…
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OneGoal program continues to help grow the game
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This story originally appeared in the Sept. 9, 2013 issue of MiHockeyMag. By Michael Caples – Like many hockey association executives, Jean Laxton wants to do whatever she can to help her current players. Yet Laxton, who serves as the general manager for the Grand Rapids Amateur Hockey Association, knows that she has to make…
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Check out the latest digital edition of MiHockeyMag
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The latest edition of MiHockeyMag is online now. In this issue, we take a look at the Michigan representatives at the Olympic camp, discuss the Red Wings’ roster changes, take a look at the OneGoal program and how it is helping grow the sport, and much, much more. Click here, or click on the image…