Category: For Players
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Tornado takes home 2012 Robertson Cup championship in dramatic fashion
By Matt Mackinder – Texas native Justin Greenberg pounced on a rebound and put a shot over St. Louis Bandits goaltender Spencer Viele 4:36 into overtime to give the Texas Tornado the Robertson Cup national championship as they defeated the Bandits 4-3 at the Dr Pepper Arena in Frisco, Tex., on May 8. It marked…
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’02 Suburban Stars capture Motown Cup
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 2002 Suburban Stars went undefeated in the 2012 Squirt AA Motown Cup, outscoring the opposition 22-9. The Stars kicked off the tournament…
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Meet Lidstrom, Cleary and Horcoff at Warrior/Brine tent sale
From May 17-20, Warrior and Brine will be offering athletes some great deals, just outside their headquarters in Warren. Check out the attached flyer for more information on the first-time event – one that seems well worth checking out. Guest appearances include: Nick Lidstrom – autograph session at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, May 18. Dan…
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From The Crease: Success never rests
By Dave DeSander – Every goalie in the NHL has one thing in common – they’re never satisfied with their current level of success. Over the duration of a long NHL season, goalies will often fall off the wagon of their normal success and find themselves in a slump. The typical fan would say…
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Stanley Cup experience makes Griffins youth camp unique
By Kyle Kujawa – Late July is an uncertain time on the hockey calendar. The bulk of the excitement of free agency has passed, but just over a month remains until training camp kicks off another season. While some hockey players opt to soak up some sun on the beach or take a vacation during…
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Pure As Pond Ice aims to educate Detroit youth about hockey
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By Matt Mackinder – There are instructional hockey clinics and then there is Pure As Pond Ice. An organization that started in 2009 in the lakes area of Oakland County with a group of passionate hockey players from the surrounding communities, the group saw an opportunity to make a change and spread the joy…
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Michigan natives help lead Team USA to Gold at World U18s
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By Michael Caples – With the help of four Michigan natives, Team USA is once again victorious in a prestigious amateur tournament. The American squad beat Sweden 7-0 in the gold medal game of the 2012 International Ice Hockey Federation Men’s World Under-18 Championship on Sunday, marking the fourth straight tournament win for the U.S.…
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MiHockey’s 20th annual Banquet of Champions photo gallery
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On April 9, we hosted our 20th annual Banquet of Champions, celebrating all the youth state title winners at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. Here’s a photo gallery of the event. We hope that everyone in attendance had a great time, and congrats once again!
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Using hockey to build hope
By Michael Caples – ORCHARD LAKE – Just two days after the conclusion of the high school hockey season, six seniors gathered in the banquet room overlooking Orchard Lake St. Mary’s ice arena. They are some of the most talented players the state has to offer. But this meeting wasn’t to discuss how they…
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Daavettila’s late goal gives Brighton D1 state championship
By Matt Mackinder – PLYMOUTH – Chet Daavettila said he doesn’t remember much about scoring with 1:32 left to put Brighton ahead 4-3 over Grosse Pointe North. Who could blame him? His goal wound up being the game-winner as the Bulldogs won the MHSAA Division 1 state championship last Saturday night in front of a…