Category: For Players
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Recruiting: Vincent Salice commits to Vermont
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By @MichaelCaples – Vincent Salice has punched his ticket to Hockey East. The Little Caesars ’03 birth-year forward announced his commitment to the University of Vermont just a few hours after his team won Silver Sticks in Port Huron. “There are a few main reasons why I chose Vermont,” Salice told MiHockey. “The coaches were…
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Michigan names impress at USHL/NHL Top Prospects on-ice testing
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By @MichaelCaples – On the eve of the 2018 USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game in Nebraska, the 36 participating skaters were put through a series of on-ice tests, and, to nobody’s surprise around here, the Michigan names did pretty well. Here’s a look at the top five finishes in each test, as well as the…
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Berenson on rink dedication: “I was lucky I was at a school like Michigan”
By @MichaelCaples – ANN ARBOR – When asked about seeing his signature bordering both blue lines of Yost Ice Arena, Red Berenson expressed concern. “It’s a good likeness – I hope they don’t put it on a check,” he said with a laugh. On a more serious note, Berenson followed with, “it’s good – if…
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PHOTOS: Oakland Jr. Grizzlies host alumni game in support of #JoeyStrong
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The Oakland Jr. Grizzlies organized the Tier 1 organization’s first-ever alumni game over the holiday break, and they did so to support one of their hockey families. The alumni game served as a fundraiser for #JoeyStrong, as the OJG family collected money through ticket sales and raffles to give to the family of Joey Gangola…
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Boys High School Hockey Rankings (Jan 5, 2018)
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The Michigan High School Hockey Coaches Association released their latest boys high school hockey rankings today. Here are the top ten teams from Div. I-III for the official team rankings, as of Jan. 5, 2017, as well as the MHSHCA’s ‘Super 10’ Rankings. Super 10 Detroit Catholic Central Livonia Stevenson Orchard Lake St. Mary’s Brighton…
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Team USA beat by Sweden in World Junior Championship semifinal
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By @StefanKubus – Team USA will not have a chance at repeating as kings of the World Junior Championship. The Americans fell to Team Sweden in their semifinal matchup at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, a 4-2 final. Elias Pettersson opened the scoring late in the second period with a far-side, top-shelf wrister on…
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Wolverines hoping GLi win over Spartans can fuel a tough January, second half
By @StefanKubus – DETROIT – Prior to their Great Lakes Invitational win over rival Michigan State, the Wolverines received a visit from an alumnus who now calls Little Caesars Arena his home. Luke Glendening gave an inspirational talk, which the players say helped fuel their efforts out on the ice. “I thought he gave a…
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Two Griffins, five Michigan names on AHL All-Star rosters
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By @MichaelCaples – The American Hockey League announced its lineups for the league’s 2018 All-Star Classic today, and there are several names worth noting for the Michigan hockey audience. Here’s the breakdown: Atlantic Division Austin Czarnik – Providence Bruins – Washington, Mich., native, NTDP alum North Division Reid Boucher – Utica Comets…
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Robbie Beydoun named WCHA goalie of the month; NMU’s Klimek top defensive player
By @MichaelCaples – Talk about seizing your opportunities. Robbie Beydoun entered the Michigan Tech crease in relief on Dec. 8 against Ferris State, and he has maintained control of the position ever since – playing so well that he was just named WCHA Goaltender of the Month for December. The rookie netminder led the…