Category: For Players
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Mike Henry named director of Compuware youth hockey program
By Michael Caples – The Compuware youth hockey program announced new leadership today. Compuware Arena president Mike Vellucci formally announced the appointment of Mike Henry as the new director of one of the top youth hockey programs in the state. Vellucci also said that Bob DeSpirt – former head of the Novi Youth Hockey Association…
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Help the Yaks raise money for Susan G. Komen
Yaks Give Back is backchecking breast cancer by hosting charity hockey game, silent auction, open skate in aid of Susan G. Komen for the Cure Mid-Michigan Affiliate Yaks Give Back (a charity subsection of the Yaktopia Yaks – an Ann Arbor adult league hockey team) will be hosting a second annual charity event on Sunday, June 10.…
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Belle Tire squirt team wins back-to-back tournaments
Note: The following article is a reader submission from a parent, coach, or player. Have your team highlighted on our website and in MiHockeyMag by e-mailing editor Michael Caples at mcaples@mihockeynow.com. The Belle Tire 2003 Squirt A team finished the spring season strong, winning the Marty Sawyer Invitational and the Belle Tire End of School…
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Checking out some of Reebok and CCM’s new equipment
By Ryan Zuke – Reebok and CCM have released new equipment which focuses on improving safety and performance through new innovative technology. Jordan Boman, sales representative of Reebok and CCM, said the company is committed to moving forward with the new technology without sacrificing quality. The Reebok 20K skates introduce a new ‘Dynamic Support System’…
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Preliminary Hockeytown Winter Festival schedule announced
The Red Wings just announced a preliminary schedule for the 2012 Hockeytown Winter Festival. Here it is, so you can start re-adjusting your calendars. DECEMBER 15-26 Celebration of Hockey featuring amateur games, corporate outings and open skates. Information on booking ice time can be obtained by visiting DetroitRedWings.com/icetime. DECEMBER 27-31 Outdoor Festival featuring interactive games,…
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Former U of D Jesuit stars land spots on college rosters
By Ben Fleck – Former University of Detroit Jesuit hockey standouts and brothers Evan and Matthew Moore, along with Mac Olson, will all be taking their game to the collegiate level. After successful high school and juniors’ careers, the former Cubs are ready for the collegiate game. Evan Moore, a native of Grosse Pointe Park,…
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MWJHL – an AAU-sanctioned Junior league – to begin in 2012-13
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By Stefan Kubus – Beginning in 2012-13, the Midwest Junior Hockey League (MWJHL) will become a regular entity in the junior hockey realm. An official press release was sent out late Thursday night to announce the league’s affiliation with the American Athletic Union (AAU). The league is expected to start its inaugural season with 14…
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Genesee County police, fire departments to play for “Team Bella”
On June 9th, Burton will host its second annual Genesee County Police vs. Fire hockey game. But this year, there’s a lot more on the line than just bragging rights. They’re both playing for “Team Bella”. On Mar. 15, Bella Perge, the daughter of one of the Genesee County paramedics/firefighters, was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular…
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A big win for Michigan’s high school hockey in Minnesota
By Stefan Kubus — For the first time since the high school tournament’s inception, Team Michigan took home championship hardware from Minnesota in the 2012 CCM Minnesota National Invitational Tournament (formerly the Chicago Showcase). Generally considered to have the most elite high school programs in the nation, it was certainly unfamiliar territory for Team Minnesota,…
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Trenton’s Calderone 1st overall in USHL Draft; list of all MI players selected
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Here’s a look at the Michigan natives selected in tonight’s USHL Draft. 1st overall – Tony Calderone – Trenton (Victory Honda Midget Major) It didn’t take long for a Michigan native to pop up on the USHL Draft board. Tony Calderone, a Trenton native, was selected first overall by the Sioux Falls Stampede. Calderone scored…