Category: For Players
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MAG: A post-season examination for the Red Wings
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In the latest issue of the magazine, we have multiple features on the Detroit Red Wings. In the first, we examine the Original Six club’s status at the conclusion of their 2014-15 season. Click here, or click on the image below, to view the article in the digital edition of MiHockeyMag (accessible on any computer,…
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Check out the latest digital edition of MiHockeyMag
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In the latest issue of MiHockeyMag, we examine the upcoming offseason for the Red Wings, where they stand right now and what they need to do moving forward. We also introduce you to Josh Norris, talk to Mitch Jones about his team’s move to Flint, share all the USHL draft picks and much, much more.…
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Chris Luongo named new NTDP assistant coach
By @MichaelCaples – The U.S. National Team Development Program announced the hiring of a new assistant coach today, and he’s certainly a familiar name to the Michigan hockey audience. Chris Luongo, a Fraser, Mich., native, will be joining the NTDP in May as a new assistant coach for the U.S. National Under-18 Team. Luongo, who…
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PHOTOS: Michigan Select 16/17 Festival
Some of the top ’98 and ’99 birth-year players in Michigan came to the Taylor Sportsplex this past weekend for the 2015 Michigan Select 16/17 Festival. The player development camp offers exposure opportunities for the players, and also serves as a tryout for the USA Hockey national camps. Click on the photos to scroll through…
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Muskegon Lumberjacks fall in both home games to start Clark Cup Final
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By Nick Barnowski – MUSKEGON – After dropping Games 1 and 2 at home to start the Clark Cup final, the Muskegon Lumberjacks face an uphill battle in pursuit of their first USHL title. Sioux Falls scored three times in the third period in Game 1 to claim a 3-2 victory Saturday, while five-second…
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PHOTOS: Muskegon Lumberjacks vs. Sioux Falls Stampede (Clark Cup Final Game 1)
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The Muskegon Lumberjacks hosted the Sioux Falls Stampede at LC Walker Arena for Game 1 of the 2015 Clark Cup Final – the final round of the USHL playoffs – Saturday night. The Stampede prevailed in the series opener, picking up a 3-2 road victory. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)
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PHOTOS: Griffins beat IceHogs to take 2-0 series lead
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The Grand Rapids Griffins took a 2-0 series lead over the Rockford IceHogs last night when they finalized a 5-1 win at Van Andel Arena. Teemu Pulkkinen scored twice, while Tyler Bertuzzi, Anthony Mantha and Jeff Hoggan also recorded goals for the Griffins in the win, while Tom McCollum stopped 28 of the 29 shots…
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Reports: Mike Babcock has been granted permission to talk to other NHL teams
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By @MichaelCaples – TSN is reporting that the bench boss for the Detroit Red Wings can start talking to other teams about his future. Per their lead hockey insider, Bob McKenzie, Mike Babcock has received permission from general manager Ken Holland to speak with other NHL clubs while he considers his options for his…
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Wolverines announce the addition of Steve Shields to UM coaching staff
By @MichaelCaples – The University of Michigan hockey team announced an addition to their coaching staff today, and he’s certainly a familiar name. Wolverines alum Steve Shields, a former NHL goaltender, is joining the team as a volunteer assistant coach. “We’re fortunate to have a coach with Steve Shields’ résumé work with our goaltenders,”…
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Muskegon Lumberjacks’ success continues into Clark Cup Final
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By @MichaelCaples – The most successful season in the Muskegon Lumberjacks’ USHL history continued on May 5. That night, on the road in Dubuque, Iowa, the Lumberjacks beat the Fighting Saints – perennial USHL contender – to emerge victorious in their winner-take-all Game 5. With the win, the Lumberjacks punched their ticket to the…