Category: For Parents
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Hat trick propels Brent Gates to Big Ten weekly honor
By @StefanKubus – The University of Minnesota swept the Big Ten stars of the week, but a pair of players with Michigan ties were among the trio. Grand Rapids native Brent Gates Jr. was named third star of the week, as he recorded his first career hat trick – and fourth hat trick in the…
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Kraft Hockeyville returns for 2017
By @StefanKubus – Last year, Lakeview Arena in Marquette hosted a preseason NHL game between the Buffalo Sabres and Carolina Hurricanes. Marquette was named the winner of the second annual Kraft Hockeyville competition across the United States. Now, it’s back for a third season and nominations are open. Towns across the U.S. can apply to…
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PHOTOS: Joey Strong game raises more than $18,000 for youth player battling leukemia
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On Friday, Dec. 30, a hockey game took place at the Onyx Ice Arena in Rochester with a great deal more importance than wins or loses. The hockey community came together to play a charity game for Joey Gangola, a Rochester Rattlers 16U skater who is battling Acute Childhood Leukemia. The game – dubbed the…
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PHOTOS: Michigan Wolverines vs. Michigan State Spartans at the GLi
The Michigan Wolverines and the Michigan State Spartans renewed their rivalry Friday afternoon at Joe Louis Arena for the consolation game of the Great Lakes Invitational. Click here for the recap and postgame video from the game. (Photos by MiHockey’s Andrew Knapik and Michael Caples)
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PHOTOS: Western Michigan Broncos vs. Michigan Tech Huskies in the GLi title game
Check out MiHockey’s photo gallery from the Great Lakes Invitational title game between the Western Michigan Broncos and the Michigan Tech Huskies. For a game recap and postgame video, click here. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey) (Photos by Andrew Knapik/MiHockey)
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Broncos capture MacInnes Cup in overtime of final GLi at Joe Louis Arena
By @StefanKubus – DETROIT – It was only fitting that the teams played extra hockey with it being their last playing experience inside Joe Louis Arena. Western Michigan and Michigan Tech made the 52nd – and final at The Joe – Great Lakes Invitational last just a bit longer, and the Broncos ultimately captured…
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Wolverines hold on for 5-4 OT win over Spartans in GLi third-place game
By @StefanKubus – DETROIT – The Spartans nearly climbed all the way back, but the Wolverines got the job done Friday afternoon at Joe Louis Arena. Michigan State was down 4-1 heading into the third period, forced overtime, but it was Tony Calderone (Trenton) who was the overtime hero for the Wolverines to help…
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Relay for Life high school game set for Jan. 7 in Grand Rapids to help benefit Dave Rue
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On Saturday, January 7, the Grand Rapids hockey community will come together at Van Andel Arena to support two worthy causes. At 12:30 pm that day, East Grand Rapids and Rockford will face off in the annual Grand Rapids Griffins High School Hockey Showcase. Later, at 7:00, the Griffins will take on the Rockford…
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PHOTOS/VIDEO: USA Hockey’s National Development Sled Team in Plymouth
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USA Hockey’s National Development Sled Team is in Plymouth this week for training; check out MiHockey’s photos and a video from the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association featuring some of the action. Note the boards installed at USA Hockey Arena – see-through materials and synthetic ice in the bench area allow for the players to fully…
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Jared Coreau’s 92-year-old grandma finally gets to see him play; Wings win in OT
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Last night’s Red Wings game was a special one for Jared Coreau and his family. Playing close to his hometown of Perth, Ontario, Coreau’s loved ones – most notably his 92-year-old grandma – got to see him play in an NHL game…on in which Coreau and the Wings prevailed over Ottawa 3-2 in overtime. Check…