Category: For Parents
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USA Hockey announces ‘Try Hockey For Free’ days
USA Hockey has announced the upcoming dates for their annual Try Hockey For Free days. The official ‘Try Hockey’ days, designed to help aspiring players experience the game for the first time, will be take place on Nov. 2, 2013, and March 1, 2014. The November ‘Try Hockey For Free’ day is part of USA…
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U.S. Under-17 Select Team captures Five Nations title in Slovakia
By Michael Caples – With a perfect record on foreign soil, the Americans have captured first place in another prestigious international tournament. Team USA recorded wins over the Czech Republic, Switzerland, Germany and Slovakia at the 2013 Under-17 Five Nations Tournament in Slovakia, securing a first-place finish after their third game. Four players represented Michigan…
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NTDP alums gather in Ann Arbor for reunion weekend
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This article originally appeared in the Aug. 12, 2013 edition of MiHockeyMag. To see it in print, click here. By Michael Caples – ANN ARBOR – St. Louis Blues defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk had plenty to say about the U.S. National Team Development Program during his visit to Ann Arbor in July. “It was phenomenal for…
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Steven Oleksy talks NHL debut season, Eastside Elite Hockey league
By Michael Caples – Steven Oleksy said he doesn’t feel any different, but his life sure has taken a big turn over the last 12 months. The Chesterfield native, who started the 2011-12 season with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League, signed with the Washington Capitals on March 4. Oleksy, a defenseman,…
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Photo gallery: Eastside Elite Hockey men’s championship game
MiHockey stopped by the Eastside Elite Hockey men’s championship game last Wednesday in Mount Clemens to see the Rockies record a 7-2 win over the Nordiques. Check out our photo gallery of the game below. For more information on Eastside Elite Hockey, visit their official website. (All photos by Hali Riggleman/MiHockey)
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Check out MiHockeyMag’s new digital format
MiHockey has undergone quite a few changes over the last two years: a new look, a new website, a new focus on social media and an ever-expanding group of writers and photographers. Now, with our new digital edition of MiHockeyMag, we are ready to bring our longstanding magazine truly into the 21st century. MiHockeyMag’s new digital…
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Sixteen rules changed at the MAHA Summer Meeting
During their annual “MAHA Summer Meeting”, the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association’s Board of Directors approved 16 rule changes for the upcoming season. We have uploaded all of the rule changes in a single PDF document for those interested in seeing what will change for the 2013-14 campaign. Click here to view the document: MAHA rule changes…
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Eliot: Top 10 reasons for hockey hype in Michigan
By Darren Eliot – Follow @Darren_Eliot on Twitter With training camps right around the corner, and as you’ve read throughout MiHockeyNow.com, there are plenty of reasons to anticipate the upcoming hockey season. Here is my ‘Top 10’ list of players, events and developments to get enthused about: 1. Winter Olympic Games Hockey on the world…
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New ADM-inspired format coming for Mite hockey leagues this fall
This fall, the top youth hockey leagues in the state will be embracing a bit of change. Leagues such as Little Caesars, Adray and more will be making changes to their Mite hockey programs to better benefit the players at that age level. It’s all part of introducing a new curriculum called ‘Red, White & Blue…
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MHSHCA and MiHockey form new partnership for high school hockey coverage
The Michigan High School Hockey Coaches Association and MiHockey are proud to announce a new partnership to help grow the exposure of the sport at the high school level. With the new partnership, MiHockey becomes the media partner of the Michigan High School Hockey Hub. Articles, photos and videos from MiHockey’s two media platforms –…