Category: For Players
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High school hockey season starts today
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High school hockey season has officially started. While most high school players have been competing and training since their last official game ended, today marks the first day that teams can truly start their season. With that in mind, let’s take a look back at last year’s season, as we all prepare for another year…
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Weekend Rewind: What you may have missed
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By Michael Caples – Between the big football game in East Lansing and the Detroit Tigers hiring a new manager (good luck to Brad Ausmus), there were plenty of sports distractions for the Michigan hockey audience this weekend. That’s why we’re here, though – to help out in these situations. Here’s a look at what…
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Check out the latest digital edition of MiHockeyMag
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In the latest edition of MiHockeyMag, we present our annual ‘Holiday Gift Guide’ to help you shop for your favorite hockey players, parents, coaches and fans. We also catch up with Erik Condra, introduce you to Howie from Howie’s Hockey Tape, and much, much more. Click here, or click on the image below, to see…
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Jeff Lerg: A goalie quickness drill to try at your next practice
Here is a drill that I grew up doing with my goalie coach, just for the sole purpose of working on quickness and full-out explosiveness. Three stationary shooters should try to time each shot, so it is a difficult but savable shot. I try to make it fast to work on going from extension mode…
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Metro High School Invitational set for Nov. 22-23 in Novi
State titles won’t be decided for months, but it’s never too soon to start fighting for bragging rights. This weekend, ten teams will invade Novi Ice Arena to compete in the 11th annual Metro High School Invitational. In this year’s event, five Kensington Lakes Activities Association teams will once again compete against five schools from…
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Matt Iacopelli named USHL’s CCM Co-Forward of the Week
By Michael Caples – The United States Hockey League announced their players of the week today, and Brownstown native Matt Iacopelli’s name popped up. The Muskegon Lumberjacks forward was named the league’s CCM Co-Forward of the Week, sharing the award with Brandon Hawkins of the Sioux City Musketeers. Iacopelli, a Western Michigan commit, recorded four…
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Check out the latest digital edition of MiHockeyMag
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The latest digital edition of MiHockeyMag is live, with content you won’t be able to find when you pick up the hard copy in rinks. This issue’s cover article is about Mike Knuble, who after playing in more than 1,000 NHL games is now focused on helping grow hockey in his hometown Grand Rapids community.…
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Photos: Warrior AAA Invitational in Metro Detroit
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The Warrior AAA Invitational is taking place across Metro Detroit this weekend; here is our first batch of photos from the big youth tournament. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)
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Team USA’s World Junior A Challenge roster announced
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USA Hockey announced their 22-man roster for the upcoming World Junior A Challenge that takes place from Nov. 4-10 in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. The entire roster is built from current United States Hockey League participants. Four Michigan natives were selected for the squad, while Muskegon Lumberjacks forward Connor Hurley was also selected. Team USA…
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Hockey community rallies around Matt Sorisho; find out how you can help
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UPDATE: On Wednesday, Nov. 20, Compuware Arena in Plymouth will host an event called “A Benefit for Matt on Center Ice” which will feature silent and live auctions. Items to bid on will include items like a trip to Africa, meet-and-greets with NHL players, a weekend at Jackson Hole, a condo at Marco Island,…