Category: For Parents
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2012 NHL Draft Day 1 Photo Gallery
A collection of photos from the first day of the 2012 NHL Draft at Pittsburgh’s Consol Energy Center.
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2012 NHL Draft Day 2 Photo Gallery
A collection of photos from the second day of the 2012 NHL Draft at Pittsburgh’s Consol Energy Center.
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NHL Draft: Rochester native Jacob Trouba picked 9th overall
By Michael Caples – PITTSBURGH – On June 22, Rochester native Jacob Trouba became the highest drafted Michigan-born player since David Legwand. Trouba, who has spent the last two seasons with the National Team Development Program in Ann Arbor, was selected 9th overall by the Winnipeg Jets during the first round of the 2012 NHL Draft…
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MiHockey’s 2012 NHL Draft Watch
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By Stefan Kubus and Ryan Zuke – MiHockey will be in Pittsburgh this weekend to cover the 2012 NHL Draft. Below are the Michigan connections to watch for on Friday and Saturday. Listed are the overall rankings of each player out of 210 total North American skaters (by NHL Central Scouting). Follow links in…
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Bauer’s NEXUS line offers new options for players
Over the course of the summer, MiHockey will be featuring new equipment from the world’s top hockey product manufacturers, both on MiHockeyNow.com and in MiHockeyMag. Here is a look at Bauer’s new NEXUS line, and their thought process behind adding the new product set alongside their VAPOR and SUPREME lines. Features on individual NEXUS products will…
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Griffins announce signing of Grand Rapids native Luke Glendening
The Grand Rapids Griffins just announced that they have signed their first hometown player. Luke Glendening, an East Grand Rapids native, signed a one-year deal with the Red Wings’ American Hockey League affiliate this morning. Glendening, former captain of the Michigan Wolverines, will be the first Grand Rapids native to ever sign with the Griffins.…
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Happy Father’s Day: Ryan Kesler’s hockey journey, as told by his dad
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In May, Mike Kesler stopped by the MiHockey offices to pick up copies of the magazine his son Ryan was featured in. MiHockey’s Stefan Kubus sat down with the former player, coach, and proud father to discuss watching Ryan’s journey to the NHL. It seemed only fitting that we share Mike’s story about he and…
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Nick Lidstrom leaves behind a legacy in Michigan
By Michael Caples – In October, the Detroit Red Wings will embark on their first season without Nick Lidstrom in two decades. The former captain is on his way back to his native Sweden. Yet his presence in Michigan – what he has meant to the growth and exposure of hockey in our state –…
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Greene, Martinez become latest Michigan natives to capture Stanley Cup
By Ryan Zuke – Time to add two more Michigan natives to the list of Stanley Cup champions. Michigan products Matt Greene (Grand Ledge) and Alec Martinez (Rochester Hills) hoisted the cup for the first time in their careers Monday night, when the Los Angeles Kings posted a 6-1 win over the New Jersey Devils.…
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Mike Henry named director of Compuware youth hockey program
By Michael Caples – The Compuware youth hockey program announced new leadership today. Compuware Arena president Mike Vellucci formally announced the appointment of Mike Henry as the new director of one of the top youth hockey programs in the state. Vellucci also said that Bob DeSpirt – former head of the Novi Youth Hockey Association…