Category: For Players
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Michigan’s CCM line sweeps B1G first team forward spots; see full list of B1G teams
By @MichaelCaples – It’s not often that one line claims all the forward spots for an all-conference team. The CCM is no ordinary line, however. The trio of JT Compher, Kyle Connor and Tyler Motte claimed the three B1G first-team forward spots, it was announced today. Considering that the three Wolverines standouts hold a…
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Kyle Connor named player of the year, rookie of the year and B1G scoring champion
By @MichaelCaples – The accolades continue to pour in for Kyle Connor. Less than a year after he was named USHL and USA Hockey Junior Player of the Year, the Shelby Township native has now been named Player of the Year by the Big Ten. Connor, 19, was named Player of the Year, Rookie…
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Red Berenson named Big Ten Coach of the Year
By @MichaelCaples – Moments after the Big Ten announced that Zach Werenski was named defensive player of the year, the Wolverines’ coach received similiar recognition. Red Berenson was named the Big Ten coach of the year today – the first time he has won the award. Berenson, 76, led Michigan to a 22-7-5 overall…
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Oakland University D3 wins first ACHA national championship
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By @StefanKubus – Oakland University captured its first national ACHA Division III championship Saturday night in Grand Rapids with a 5-3 victory over Aquinas College in what was a rematch of the 2016 Vezina Cup Final. Robert Lauro had a pair of goals and an assist to pace the offensive charge for the No.1…
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Zach Werenski named B1G Defensive Player of the Year
By @MichaelCaples – The Big Ten is announcing their end-of-season awards, and Zach Werenski is the first player honored. The University of Michigan defenseman has been named the B1G Defensive Player of the Year after an impressive sophomore season. Werenski, a Grosse Pointe native and NTDP product, led all Big Ten defensemen with 14…
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PHOTOS: Walled Lake Wild win girls’ D2 high school state title
Congrats to the Walled Lake Wild, Division 2 state champs for girls’ high school hockey. The Wild beat Detroit Country Day 5-2 Saturday afternoon at Arctic Edge Ice Arena in Canton. (Photos by Amanda O’Toole/MiHockey)
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Victory Honda wins Midget Minor, Major titles on day of founder John Stansik’s passing
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By @MichaelCaples – TAYLOR – The Victory Honda hockey program accomplished a rare feat Sunday night at the Taylor Sportsplex, and it was in honor of their founder and director. John Stansik passsed away yesterday evening – the same day that his Victory Honda squads captured state titles in both the Midget Minor and…
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Griffins’ Star Wars Night features military homecoming surprise
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The Grand Rapids Griffins hosted a ‘Star Wars Night’ themed game on Saturday, and one of the people in costume was more than just a Jedi Knight. Check out the video below to see Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Headd surprise his family. Tonight, Sergeant First Class Joshua Headd surprised his family with his homecoming.…
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Red Wings call up Anthony Mantha from Grand Rapids
By @MichaelCaples – Has his time finally come? The Red Wings announced today that they have recalled highly-touted prospect Anthony Mantha from their AHL affiliate in Grand Rapids. Mantha, 21, was the Red Wings’ first-round pick in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. He is in the midst of his second season with the…
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Detroit Catholic Central claims third straight D1 state title
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By @MichaelCaples – PLYMOUTH – Mission: Defend State Title complete for CC. Detroit Catholic Central posted a 3-0 victory over rival Brighton Saturday evening at a packed USA Hockey Arena to capture a third straight Division I state title. “No better feeling than winning your last game at CC,” said captain Brian Kearns. “I…