Category: For Parents
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NHL and NHLPA announce agreement with IIHF/IOC for Sochi
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By Michael Caples – The National Hockey League and the National Hockey League Players’ Association announced today that they have an agreement with the International Ice Hockey Federation and the International Olympic Committee to ensure NHL player participation in the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia. The National Hockey League’s schedule – also…
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Photo gallery: Perani’s Hockey World annual sale at Farmington Hills Ice Arena
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Perani’s Hockey World is holding their annual clearance sale at the Farmington Hills Ice Arena over the next week and a half. Here are some photos from the first few days. (All photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)
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St. Clair’s Tyler Motte talks about being selected by the Stanley Cup champs
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By Michael Caples – Tyler Motte said he attended the NHL Draft just trying to soak in the experience. “You hear numbers thrown at you all the time, but you don’t really know,” the St. Clair native said. “You just kind of come here, sit down, try to get in a flow with it. You…
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Ten players awarded Ilitch Charities college scholarships at annual luncheon
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By Michael Caples – On July 12, Ilitch Charities hosted their annual college scholarship luncheon to honor another group of hockey players who excelled both on the ice and in the classroom. Ten players who competed in the Little Caesars Amateur Hockey League or the High Performance Hockey League were awarded $2,500 each from…
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John Vanbiesbrouck named Lumberjacks’ GM; USHL approves team sale
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By Michael Caples – The Muskegon Lumberjacks and the United States Hockey League had a pair of announcements today regarding the team’s leadership core. West Michigan’s USHL club has officially named former NHL goaltender and Detroit native John Vanbiesbrouck as their new general manager and director of hockey operations, and confirmed their new ownership group.…
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Photo gallery: CCM Skills Camp at Compuware
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On July 13-14, CCM welcomed some of the top Pee Wee-aged players to Compuware Arena in Plymouth for on- and off-ice training, along with letting them try out new products before they become available to the public. Here is MiHockey’s gallery from the event. (All photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)
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Red Wings to host 2013 NHL Prospects Tournament in Traverse City
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The Red Wings announced today that they will host the 2013 NHL Prospects Tournament at Traverse City’s Centre Ice Arena, beginning on Sept. 5. The tournament will consist of these eight NHL clubs and their prospects: Detroit Red Wings Dallas Stars Minnesota Wild St. Louis Blues Buffalo Sabres Carolina Hurricanes Columbus Blue Jackets New York…
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Mike Babcock Jr. is carving his own hockey path
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By Nick Barnowski – TRAVERSE CITY – Michael Babcock Jr. did not have to be a hockey player. Even with all of the attention his last name gets, he said that his dad, Detroit Red Wings coach Mike Babcock, had never pressured him into the game. Instead, he’s making the most out of his own…
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Muskegon Lumberjacks announce preliminary 28-man protected list
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The Muskegon Lumberjacks announced their preliminary 28-man protected list today, with the USHL club welcoming back eight members from last year’s squad. The 28 players will compete for roster spots at the club’s training camp in late August. Returning from last year’s team: Forwards Cameron Darcy – South Boston, Massachusetts Connor Hurley – Eagan, Minnesota (Buffalo…
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Four Michigan natives make U.S. Under-18 Select Team roster for Ivan Hlinka Tournament
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Last week, some of our nation’s top 17-year-old prospects gathered at the Northtown Center at Amherst in Williamsville, N.Y., to try out for Team USA’s Under-18 Select Team. Twenty-one players who participated at the USA Hockey Boys’ Select 17 Player Development Camp have been chosen for the U.S. Under-18 Select Team that will compete at…