Category: For Players
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Red Wings to host 2013 NHL Prospects Tournament in Traverse City
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The Red Wings announced today that they will host the 2013 NHL Prospects Tournament at Traverse City’s Centre Ice Arena, beginning on Sept. 5. The tournament will consist of these eight NHL clubs and their prospects: Detroit Red Wings Dallas Stars Minnesota Wild St. Louis Blues Buffalo Sabres Carolina Hurricanes Columbus Blue Jackets New York…
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Mike Babcock Jr. is carving his own hockey path
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By Nick Barnowski – TRAVERSE CITY – Michael Babcock Jr. did not have to be a hockey player. Even with all of the attention his last name gets, he said that his dad, Detroit Red Wings coach Mike Babcock, had never pressured him into the game. Instead, he’s making the most out of his own…
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Muskegon Lumberjacks announce preliminary 28-man protected list
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The Muskegon Lumberjacks announced their preliminary 28-man protected list today, with the USHL club welcoming back eight members from last year’s squad. The 28 players will compete for roster spots at the club’s training camp in late August. Returning from last year’s team: Forwards Cameron Darcy – South Boston, Massachusetts Connor Hurley – Eagan, Minnesota (Buffalo…
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Four Michigan natives make U.S. Under-18 Select Team roster for Ivan Hlinka Tournament
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Last week, some of our nation’s top 17-year-old prospects gathered at the Northtown Center at Amherst in Williamsville, N.Y., to try out for Team USA’s Under-18 Select Team. Twenty-one players who participated at the USA Hockey Boys’ Select 17 Player Development Camp have been chosen for the U.S. Under-18 Select Team that will compete at…
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Calumet native Ben Storm continues rise through hockey ranks, selected by Colorado at 2013 NHL Draft
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By Bryan Fongers – June 30, 2013 is a day that will live in the back of Ben Storm’s mind for the rest of his life. It was like any other ordinary day for a hockey player in the summertime as Storm spent his Sunday at a usual place – the golf course. Little…
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Canton native Michael Downing selected by Florida Panthers
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By Michael Caples – Canton native Michael Downing has been to Florida once in his life. He’s certainly going to get more familiar with the Sunshine State now. The University of Michigan commit was selected by the Florida Panthers in the fourth round of the NHL Draft in New Jersey late Sunday evening. While it…
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Macomb native Michael McCarron selected by Montreal in the first round of the 2013 Draft
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By Mark Burns – NEWARK, N.J. – Besides Portland Winterhawks defenseman Seth Jones slipping to the Nashville Predators at No. 4 during the 2013 NHL Draft, Macomb native Michael McCarron’s draft selection might have been the second shocker on Sunday. With the No. 25 pick in the first round, the Montreal Canadiens selected the right…
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MiHockey’s 2013 NHL Draft Watch
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A new crop of Michigan natives and Michigan connections move one step closer to realizing their hockey dreams today at the 2013 NHL Entry Draft in New Jersey. The MiHockey team is keeping track of all the Michigan names picked, and we’re keeping an eye on the latest Red Wings draft class, as well. Follow…
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Kalamazoo Optimist Hockey Association named USA Hockey Model Association program
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By Michael Caples – On Friday, USA Hockey announced that Orchard Lake United will have some company as Model Association programs. Hockey’s governing body announced that the Kalamazoo Optimist Hockey Association is one of three new USA Hockey Model Association programs. KOHA joins the Orchard Lake United program as Michigan associations that are fully committed…
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Names to know for next weekend’s NHL Draft
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By Michael Caples – Every year, a select few of Michigan’s best young hockey players hear their name called at the NHL Draft. They represent the hard work put in by the coaches, trainers, instructors, managers, and most importantly, the parents that work so hard to help these elite athletes come that much closer to…