Category: For Parents
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Stanley Cup experience makes Griffins youth camp unique
By Kyle Kujawa – Late July is an uncertain time on the hockey calendar. The bulk of the excitement of free agency has passed, but just over a month remains until training camp kicks off another season. While some hockey players opt to soak up some sun on the beach or take a vacation during…
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Pure As Pond Ice aims to educate Detroit youth about hockey
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By Matt Mackinder – There are instructional hockey clinics and then there is Pure As Pond Ice. An organization that started in 2009 in the lakes area of Oakland County with a group of passionate hockey players from the surrounding communities, the group saw an opportunity to make a change and spread the joy…
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Michigan natives help lead Team USA to Gold at World U18s
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By Michael Caples – With the help of four Michigan natives, Team USA is once again victorious in a prestigious amateur tournament. The American squad beat Sweden 7-0 in the gold medal game of the 2012 International Ice Hockey Federation Men’s World Under-18 Championship on Sunday, marking the fourth straight tournament win for the U.S.…
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MiHockey’s 20th annual Banquet of Champions photo gallery
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On April 9, we hosted our 20th annual Banquet of Champions, celebrating all the youth state title winners at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. Here’s a photo gallery of the event. We hope that everyone in attendance had a great time, and congrats once again!
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Using hockey to build hope
By Michael Caples – ORCHARD LAKE – Just two days after the conclusion of the high school hockey season, six seniors gathered in the banquet room overlooking Orchard Lake St. Mary’s ice arena. They are some of the most talented players the state has to offer. But this meeting wasn’t to discuss how they…
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From The Crease: The Equipment Conundrum?
By Jeremy Kaleniecki – It is a well-known fact that each year the NHL evolves. Sometimes there are big changes while other times the changes are small and seemingly unnoticeable. As the game continues to change, everything else has to change with it. The purpose of this article is to discuss not a change, but…
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Daavettila’s late goal gives Brighton D1 state championship
By Matt Mackinder – PLYMOUTH – Chet Daavettila said he doesn’t remember much about scoring with 1:32 left to put Brighton ahead 4-3 over Grosse Pointe North. Who could blame him? His goal wound up being the game-winner as the Bulldogs won the MHSAA Division 1 state championship last Saturday night in front of a…
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From The Crease: Taking Ownership of Your Own Destiny
By Rob Liddell – The only way to achieve excellence in goaltending – and life in general – is to expect excellence from yourself. I’m a firm believer in goal-setting, and the power of the mind-body relationship. This begins with taking ownership of your own destiny. In terms of goaltending, this starts with the ability…
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Help Novi’s youth association help one of their own
By Brian Kalisher – For a Mite hockey player, the only concern should be having fun on the ice with friends. Unfortunately for Anthony Salah, life has taken an unexpected and devastating turn. Anthony Salah, a 7-year-old hockey player with the Novi Youth Hockey Association, was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2011. In November of…
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Help Shawn Burr fight cancer
Former Red Wing Shawn Burr is taking on a fight away from the ice next month. Burr was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) in 2011. Now, in the final stages of his recovery, he has been working hard to raise money and awareness for the cause. On March 17, The Shawn Burr Foundation will…