Category: For Players
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Muskegon Lumberjacks to participate at USHL Fall Classic West in September
By @MichaelCaples – The Muskegon Lumberjacks announced today that they will be participating in the “USHL Fall Classic Week” this September. Michigan’s lone stand-alone USHL program will play in the Fall Classic West at the Tyson Events Center in Sioux City, Iowa, on September 18-19. The Fall Classic events are highly-scouted preseason showcases, drawing the…
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2015 MIHL Prep Hockey Showcase teams announced
By @MichaelCaples – The Michigan Interscholastic Hockey League have announced the teams participating in their 2015 prep hockey showcase, along with when it will take place. The 2015 MIHL Prep Hockey Showcase will start on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015 and run through Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015. Three teams will make their first appearance at the…
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Eight Michigan names on World Junior camp invite list
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By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey has announced the 42 players invited to the 2014 National World Junior Evaluation Camp, and eight Michigan names made the list. The players will begin competing for spots on Team USA’s World Junior roster from August 2-9 in Lake Placid, New York. Participants will practice and compete in international games…
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Rob Facca accepts scouting position with the Chicago Blackhawks
By Sam O’Toole – KALAMAZOO – The Western Michigan Bronco hockey program and head coach Andy Murray have announced the departure of associate head coach Rob Facca, who will be leaving Kalamazoo for a scouting position with the Chicago Blackhawks. Former Bronco head coach Jeff Blashill brought in Facca back in 2010, and Facca has…
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Alec Martinez and Justin Williams take the Stanley Cup to Jimmy Kimmel Live
By @MichaelCaples – Last night, the party continued for two Michigan-connection members of the Los Angeles Kings. Rochester native Alec Martinez, the man behind the Cup-clinching goal during Game 5 of their series against the New York Rangers, and Plymouth Whalers alum/playoff MVP Justin Williams brought Lord Stanley’s Cup to Jimmy Kimmel Live. The two…
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Princeton hires Adrian College’s Ron Fogarty as new head coach
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By @MichaelCaples – Princeton University has hired their new coach, and they’re taking one of Michigan’s best. The Ivy League school announced that Adrian College coach Ron Fogarty will be their 17th coach in program history. Fogarty, who had coached for Adrian College the last seven seasons, leads all NCAA coaches in win percentage. “I…
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Check out the latest edition of MiHockeyMag
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In this issue of MiHockeyMag, we present our annual equipment buyer’s guide. Check out the top-of-the-line products offered by industry leaders, with a focus on skates, sticks, gloves and protective equipment. Plus, we share the latest on the Red Wings, Griffins and Whalers, introduce you to John Lethemon and share some of the photos you…
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Meijer State Games of Michigan rosters – girls
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By Michael Caples – From June 19-22, some of the best young female hockey players in the state will compete in the Meijer State Games of Michigan’s 15U hockey tournament. Here is a look at the finalized rosters for the girls’ 19U/16U division. The State Games will be played at Georgetown Ice Center, Walker Ice…
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Alec Martinez scores Stanley Cup-clinching goal for Los Angeles (videos)
By @MichaelCaples – It’s a memory that will last a lifetime, and one that every hockey player dreams of. Last night, Rochester native Alec Martinez scored the Stanley Cup-clinching goal for his Los Angeles Kings in the second overtime of Game 5. Here’s the goal: Here it is from ice-level (with awesome audio): …
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Green Bay Gamblers add Adam Krug, Brian Sommariva to coaching staff
By Michael Caples – The Green Bay Gamblers of the United States Hockey League announced two additions to their coaching staff today, and they’re both Michigan natives. The club has hired former Indiana Ice assistant coach Adam Krug to serve as an assistant coach for the Gamblers, while they have also hired former Plymouth Whalers…