Category: For Players
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PHOTOS: NAHL Top Prospects Tournament in Plymouth
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On Feb. 15-16, some of the best players from the North American Hockey League took part in the league’s annual Top Prospects Tournament. The two-day showcase, featuring four divisional squads, a ‘NAHL Selects’ team featuring draft-eligible players and the NTDP Under-17 Team, was frequented by scouts of various college and pro teams. (Photos by Michael…
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USA Hockey expected to announce 2017 Women’s Worlds, World Junior camp in Plymouth
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By @MichaelCaples – As USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program continues to settle into their new home in Plymouth, more major events are set to take place at USA Hockey Arena. Tomorrow, USA Hockey will hold a press conference at its new ice arena in Michigan. It is expected that USAH will announce that…
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Wolverines’ Tyler Motte named state’s MVP by College Hockey, Inc.
By @MichaelCaples – In what is becoming a yearly tradition, College Hockey, Inc., is celebrating Hockey Weekend Across America by saluting the best college hockey players from every state. This year, CHI has picked Tyler Motte as Michigan’s best player – that’s the entire state, not just the school he plays for. Hard to…
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PHOTOS: Team USA vs. Russia (Five Nations)
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On Saturday night in Plymouth, Team USA squared off against Russia in the Under-17 Five Nations tournament finale, which served as a championship game of sorts. Despite scoring twice to eliminate a 3-1 deficit late in the third period, the NTDP Under-17 Team ended up falling to Russia by a final score of 5-3. (Photos…
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Coach Greg Gilbert fired by Saginaw Spirit; Mantha hired as interim replacement
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By @MichaelCaples – UPDATE: The Spirit announced 15 minutes after an initial press release announcing the firing of Greg Gilbert that scout Moe Mantha has been named interim head coach. “Moe Mantha has been our Northern Ontario scout and is coming in to coach the rest of the year,” said Spirit GM Dave Drinkill…
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Hockey Weekend Across America starts Friday
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By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey’s ninth annual Hockey Weekend Across America is set to begin this Friday. From Friday through Sunday, each day carries a special theme to help celebrate, promote and grow the game of hockey across the country. On Friday, hockey people are encouraged to don their favorite uniform for “Wear Your…
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PHOTOS: Kalamazoo Wings vs. Toledo Walleye (ECHL Hockey Heritage Week)
On Feb. 6, the Kalamazoo Wings and the Toledo Walleye played their second game in as many nights during the ECHL Hockey Heritage Week in Kalamazoo. The two clubs sported ‘futuristic’ jerseys, after wearing retro jerseys the night before. Check out our photos from the game, which served as one of the closing ceremonies for…
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PHOTOS: Red Wings beat Bruins on Valentine’s Day
Check out MiHockey’s photos from the Red Wings’ 6-5 Valentine’s Day victory over the Boston Bruins. (Photos by Michael Miller/MiHockey)
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Check out the latest digital edition of MiHockeyMag
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In this issue of MiHockeyMag, we revisit the moments that made the Red Wings vs. Avalanche rivalry one of the fiercest in all of professional sports. We also check in with Adrian College’s NCAA hockey program, chat with Troy native Cam Johnson about his remarkable season with North Dakota, examine the Red Wings’ goaltending situation,…
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Watch Jeff Lerg make one of the best saves you’ll ever see
By @MichaelCaples – Livonia native Jeff Lerg is in the hockey headlines, and it’s because of one specific save over the weekend. Check out this thievery by the Michigan State product and Toledo Walleye netminder from Sunday night – in overtime, no less. After making the save, Lerg continued to shut the door…