Category: For Players
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Ferris State’s Maloney named WCHA offensive player of the month; Bednard top goalie
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By @MichaelCaples – Two Michigan boys have claimed monthly honors from the WCHA. Ferris State forward Mitch Maloney has been named the offensive player of the month by the college hockey conference, while Bowling Green goaltender Ryan Bednard has been named the goalie of the month. Both of them hail from Macomb, Mich. Maloney…
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Joey Gangola passes away after long battle with Leukemia
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By @MichaelCaples – The hockey community lost a loved one today. Joey Gangola passed away today after long battle with Leukemia. Last night was a pasta dinner fundraiser held in the 16-year-old’s honor at Petruzzello’s Banquet and Conference Center in Troy. Visitation will be on Saturday from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from…
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Eric Kattelus moonwalks his way into internet glory
By @MichaelCaples – Last night, Traverse City native Eric Kattelus scored his third goal of the season for his Kalamazoo Wings. His celebration was…awesome. The Michigan Tech alum summoned his King of Pop dance moves, breaking out into full moonwalk dance move on his way towards center ice. Check out the video from the…
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PHOTOS: Hockey Fights Cancer Night at Little Caesars Arena
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There was more to it than hockey Tuesday night, as the Red Wings hosted their annual Hockey Fights Cancer Night at Little Caesars Arena. Between the fundraising efforts, the ‘I Fight For’ signs throughout the stands, the special pre-game jerseys and the ceremonial puck drop from 11-year-old Noah Gochanour, it was an emotional time at…
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Griffins vs. Sled Wings game slated for Dec. 5
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By @MichaelCaples – Ready for some sled hockey? The Griffins are. The AHL club just announced details for the team’s 13th annual sled hockey game – presented by Meijer – against the Grand Rapids Sled Wings. Puck drops at 6:30 p.m. inside Griff’s IceHouse on Tuesday, Dec. 5 for the game, which features the…
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Recruiting: Dan Russell commits to Michigan State
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By @MichaelCaples – Another Fox Motors player has made a verbal commitment to the Michigan State Spartans. Fox 16U forward Dan Russell, a Traverse City native, is the fifth player from the Grand Rapids-based Tier 1 program to secure a spot with the Green and White. “I picked MSU because I loved the history…
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Check out this bone-jarring hip check from a Midget A game
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By @MichaelCaples – Oakland Jr. Grizzlies defenseman Brandon Troyer certainly knows how to make his presence felt on the ice. Check out this hit from Troyer, a defenseman with the OJG Midget A Black squad. Impressive, to say the least. Welcome to the upside down #strangerthings pic.twitter.com/10gx1KzaaL — Brandon Troyer (@troyer_26) November 26, 2017…
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Alex DeBrincat scores first NHL hat trick in historic fashion
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By @MichaelCaples – That Alex DeBrincat guy’s pretty good. The Michigan hockey audience already knew that (at least most of them) but the rest of the hockey world’s learning all about the Farmington Hills native in a hurry now, too. The Blackhawks rookie recorded his first NHL hat trick last night in Chicago’s 7-3…
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PHOTOS: A Flint Firebirds vs. Saginaw Spirit Black Friday showdown
The Flint Firebirds and the Saginaw Spirit battled through a Turkey Day hangover on Black Friday for the latest in their I-75 Divide OHL rivalry. In a Friday night tilt at the Dow Event Center in Saginaw, the Spirit posted a convincing 6-1 win over their neighbors from Flint. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)
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FSU’s Maloney, Dorantes named WCHA players of the week; Tech’s Munson also honored
By @MichaelCaples – Two Michigan natives skating for the Ferris State Bulldogs have received accolades from the WCHA today. Senior forward Mitch Maloney was named the conference’s offensive player of the week, while senior defenseman Tyler Dorantes was named the defensive player of the week. Michigan Tech’s Patrick Munson was named the goaltender of…