Category: For Players
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Wolverines announce new jerseys for 2014-15, special look coming for Chicago outdoor game
By @MichaelCaples – The University of Michigan hockey program announced today that they will be sporting their iconic ‘Block M’ on their jerseys for games at Yost Ice Arena this fall. The blue, maize and white editions of their jerseys will all feature the ‘Block M’ logo, marking the first time the team will sport…
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Lumberjacks, NTDP U18s kick off season at USHL Atlantic Challenge
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By @MichaelCaples – The Muskegon Lumberjacks and the U.S. NTDP Under-18 Team both started their 2014-15 seasons with preseason action at the USHL Atlantic Challenge in New York over the weekend. The Lumberjacks posted a 2-1 record over their three games, while the NTDP won both of the games they played in. On Friday, the…
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Detroit Catholic Central in the running for USA Today’s best high school athletic program
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By @MichaelCaples – High school hockey season may be a few months away, but Detroit Catholic Central is already picking up some accolades in the news. The Shamrocks’ athletics program is one of ten high school programs still remaining in USA Today’s ‘Best Boys Sports Program 2014‘ online voting contest. Detroit Catholic Central currently…
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MiHockey’s ‘The Shift’ with Brendon Kearney
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Welcome to MiHockey’s new feature ‘The Shift’ – hockey questions for hockey players. In each ‘The Shift’ feature, we take you through the mindset of today’s hockey player through a question-and-answer session, profiling players from the NHL all the way down to youth travel hockey. MORE: See more ‘The Shift’ features here Our next featured player is…
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Three Michigan natives invited to U.S. Women’s National Team evaluation camp
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By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey announced today the 35 players invited to their evaluation camp for the 2014 U.S. Women’s National Team, and three Michigan natives received invites. Megan Keller, Andie Anastos and Shiann Darkangelo will all represent Michigan at the prestigious evaluation camp, which is designed to “evaluate player progression and provide training guidelines…
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Adam Janecyk named assistant coach at Nichols College
By @MichaelCaples – Ada native Adam Janecyk is heading to Massachusetts to start his coaching career. The former Michigan Wolverines netminder, who played in 18 games for UM from 2010-14, is the new assistant coach at Nichols College. “We are extremely lucky to have Adam join our staff this season,” said Nichols College head…
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Michigan Wolverines announce new ‘director of player development’ position, promote L.J. Scarpace
By @MichaelCaples – The Michigan Wolverines have created a new position in their hockey program, and they’re filling it from within. The team announced today that L.J. Scarpace, their longtime video coordinator, will now serve as the Wolverines’ director of player development. “We are pleased that L.J. will continue in this newly created role within…
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Photos: Plymouth Whalers host Windsor Spitfires for preseason benefit game
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The 2014-15 Plymouth Whalers squad competed for the first time Saturday afternoon, as the OHL club welcomed their rivals from Windsor to Compuware Arena for a benefit game to help support the family of John Bieniewicz. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)
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Canton native Joe Bonnett named new USA Hockey ADM regional manager
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By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey announced today a new addition to their American Development Model regional manager staff, and he’s a product of Michigan. Canton native Joe Bonnett, a longtime assistant coach for Colorado College, will bring more than 20 years of hockey coaching experience to his new role with USA Hockey. “Player development has…
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Pair of Michigan natives tabbed to lead Penn State women’s team this season
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By @MichaelCaples – When the puck drops on the 2014-15 season, the Penn State Nittany Lions women’s hockey team will be led by a pair of Michigan natives. The team announced today that juniors Jordin Pardoski (Rochester Hills) and Shannon Yoxheimer (Jackson) will be co-captains. Junior Sarah Wilkie (Ashby, Mass.) and sophomore Laura Bowman (Minnetonka, Minn.)…