Category: For Players
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Photos: NHL officially takes over Big House as “ice truck” arrives
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The NHL’s “ice truck” arrived at Michigan Stadium on Dec. 12, which means that the creation of the ice rink within the confines of the Big House can officially begin for the 2014 NHL Winter Classic. Pictured within the gallery are Don Renzulli, NHL executive vice president of events, Dan Craig, NHL senior director for…
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Three Michigan natives invited to U.S. Women’s Under-18 Winter Festival
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By Michael Caples – USA Hockey announced today the 28 players invited to the the U.S. Women’s National Under-18 Winter Festival, Dec. 27-31, at Schwan’s Super Rink in Blaine, Minn., and three of them call Michigan home. Megan Keller, Tori Sullivan and Abby Roque will be Michigan’s representatives at the Winter Festival, which serves as a…
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FSU’s Robertson named WCHA offensive POW; Clinton Township’s Misuraca also honored
By Michael Caples – It was another weekend full of wins for the Ferris State hockey team, and one of their forwards is getting recognized for his contributions during said time frame. Sophomore forward Matt Robertson extended his goal-scoring streak to seven games during the Bulldogs’ weekend road sweep against Lake Superior State last weekend,…
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High School Hockey Rankings (MHSH Hub, Dec. 9)
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The Michigan High School Hockey Hub has created a new rankings system for high school hockey, separate from the coaches’ association rankings. Here are their Top 20 teams for Divisions 1-3, as it stands on Dec. 9, 2013. Hub Rankings – Dec 9, 2013 – Division 3 1. Cranbrook 2. Sault St. Marie 3. Houghton…
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Red Wings announce full list of activities for Hockeytown Winter Festival
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By Michael Caples – The Red Wings announced today a complete list of the on-ice activities taking place at Comerica Park during the Hockeytown Winter Festival. Sled hockey games will begin on Dec. 16, the earliest listed activity to take place on the outdoor ice. From there, youth games, high school games, adult games, open…
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Anastos named Hockey East rookie of month…again
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By Michael Caples – Andie Anastos isn’t having any problems adjusting to college hockey. The Farmington Hills native was named Hockey East’s Pro Ambitions Rookie of the Month on Wednesday after a stellar month of November. Anastos, daughter of Michigan State coach Tom Anastos, recorded 10 points and a +5 rating over 10 games…
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Reid Boucher scores shootout goal in first NHL game
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Grand Ledge native Reid Boucher made his NHL debut last night, and the former Lansing Capitals star handled a high-pressure situation. After recording an assist and a +2 rating in regulation, Boucher was called upon in the shootout, and he scored for his New Jersey Devils squad. He’s no stranger to scoring goals, of course;…
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Weight looks back on his youth hockey days during U.S. Hockey Hall induction
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By Stefan Kubus – Before NHL journeyman Doug Weight was racking up points and (barely) lifting the Stanley Cup, he grew up in a rough neighborhood at 7 Mile and Gratiot in Detroit where he didn’t exactly play outside much as a kid. So, when the young Weight arrived home from school, he’d spend the…
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U.S. World Junior camp roster announced; six Michigan names included
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USA Hockey announced the 26 players they have invited to their World Junior training camp, which will take place Dec. 15-18 in Minneapolis, Minn. Six Michigan connections will receive invitations. They are: Riley Barber – forward – Miami RedHawks – Livonia native (returning from last year’s gold-medal winning WJC team) Connor Carrick – defenseman…
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Sauce Hockey announces partnership with Pavel Datsyuk
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By Michael Caples – Sauce Hockey, one of the top lifestyle apparel companies in the hockey market, announced today via their official Facebook account that they are teaming up with Red Wings superstar Pavel Datsyuk to create a new signature line of clothing. “It is with extreme excitement that we have aligned with arguably…