Category: For Parents
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Sheldon Dries named NCHC player of the month
By @MichaelCaples – The Western Michigan Broncos have been one of the hottest teams in the country, and their captain has played a big role in their success. Macomb native Sheldon Dries racked up a NCHC-best 11 points in February, helping WMU to a 5-1-2 record in the calendar month. In doing so, he has…
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2017 MHSAA boys’ high school hockey playoffs: Day 2 scores
By @StefanKubus – The Michigan High School Athletic Association’s boys high school hockey playoffs began Monday at rinks across the state of Michigan. Check out the full schedule here for a look at all the regional action, as teams compete for a chance to represent their school in the state semifinals and finals at USA…
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Report: Red Wings ship Thomas Vanek to Florida
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By @StefanKubus – He was one of the biggest names rumored to move by Wednesday’s trade deadline, and now the Red Wings have officially traded Thomas Vanek. The Red Wings’ second-highest scorer this season has reportedly been dealt to the Florida Panthers for a third-round pick, per Elliotte Friedman. Vanek to FLA for a third-rounder. I…
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Boys High School Hockey Players of the Month: February (presented by Lawrence Tech Hockey)
The Michigan High School Hockey Coaches’ Association and Lawrence Tech Hockey have teamed up to create new players of the week and players of the month awards, and they have formed a selection committee to help with the process. Each week, the committee members will take the top nominated players by their respective coaches and…
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2017 MHSAA boys’ high school hockey playoffs: Day 1 scores
By @StefanKubus – The Michigan High School Athletic Association’s boys high school hockey playoffs began Monday at rinks across the state of Michigan. Check out the full schedule here for a look at all the regional action, as teams compete for a chance to represent their school in the state semifinals and finals at USA…
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Red Wings trade defenseman Brendan Smith to Rangers
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By @StefanKubus – The Red Wings have made their first big move as the NHL’s March 1 trade deadline approaches. Defenseman Brendan Smith, who was set to become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season, has been dealt to the New York Rangers for a pair of draft picks: a second-round…
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Wolverines’ Nagelvoort named B1G first star; Berry third
By @MichaelCaples – Zach Nagelvoort pitched a shutout against the hated Buckeyes on Saturday, and in doing so, earned first star of the week honors from the Big Ten. The senior goaltender for the Michigan Wolverines stopped 42 shots in afternoon affair with Ohio State in Columbus, leading his team to a 1-0 victory against…
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The 2017 MHSAA boys’ high school hockey playoffs begin today
By @StefanKubus – The Michigan High School Athletic Association’s boys high school hockey playoffs begin today at rinks across the state of Michigan. Check out the full schedule below for a look at all the regional action, as teams compete for a chance to represent their school in the state semifinals and finals at USA…
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Chasing The Dream: NAHL Top Prospects Tournament gives players ‘a shot’ in Plymouth
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A version of this article originally appeared in the February issue of MiHockeyMag. By Michael Caples – Often times, the tales of budding stars’ hockey journeys are romanticized and celebrated. Just three months ago, Zach Werenski graced the cover of MiHockeyMag, as we talked about how he made a trek through youth hockey, USA Hockey’s…
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2017 MAHA State Playoffs officially begin today
By @MichaelCaples – February 27 marks the official start date of the 2017 Michigan Amateur Hockey Association State Playoffs, as the Tier I girls’ tournaments get underway in Taylor. Check out the list below for all the dates for specific age groups and divisions (click to expand), as well as when the championship game for…