Category: For Players
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Red Wings trade defenseman Brendan Smith to Rangers
By @StefanKubus – The Red Wings have made their first big move as the NHL’s March 1 trade deadline approaches. Defenseman Brendan Smith, who was set to become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season, has been dealt to the New York Rangers for a pair of draft picks: a second-round…
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The 2017 MHSAA boys’ high school hockey playoffs begin today
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By @StefanKubus – The Michigan High School Athletic Association’s boys high school hockey playoffs begin today at rinks across the state of Michigan. Check out the full schedule below for a look at all the regional action, as teams compete for a chance to represent their school in the state semifinals and finals at USA…
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Chasing The Dream: NAHL Top Prospects Tournament gives players ‘a shot’ in Plymouth
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A version of this article originally appeared in the February issue of MiHockeyMag. By Michael Caples – Often times, the tales of budding stars’ hockey journeys are romanticized and celebrated. Just three months ago, Zach Werenski graced the cover of MiHockeyMag, as we talked about how he made a trek through youth hockey, USA Hockey’s…
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2017 MAHA State Playoffs officially begin today
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By @MichaelCaples – February 27 marks the official start date of the 2017 Michigan Amateur Hockey Association State Playoffs, as the Tier I girls’ tournaments get underway in Taylor. Check out the list below for all the dates for specific age groups and divisions (click to expand), as well as when the championship game for…
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WCHA playoff match-ups are set
By @MichaelCaples – With the conclusion of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association’s regular season last night, the WCHA postseason tournament is officially set to begin. The top four teams in the WCHA will now host best-of-three quarterfinal match-ups at their home rinks. Here is what the first round of the WCHA tournament looks like: No.…
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Muskegon goaltender Keith Petruzzelli scores a goal
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By @MichaelCaples – On Friday night, Muskegon Lumberjacks goaltender Keith Petruzzelli’s name appeared in an unusual spot on the scoresheet. The goal column. The ‘Jacks netminder fired the puck the length of the ice into the opposing team’s empty net in the closing seconds of his team’s 4-1 victory over the Madison Capitols. What…
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Red Wings trade Tomas Jurco to Chicago for a third-round pick
By @MichaelCaples – The Red Wings announced today that they have sent Tomas Jurco to Chicago via trade. Detroit acquires the Blackhawks’ third-round pick in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft in exchange for the 24-year-old forward. Jurco skated in 159 games with the Wings since 2013-14, recording 39 points and 46 penalty minutes. He was…
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Recruiting: Justin Misiak commits to Michigan Tech
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By @MichaelCaples – Justin Misiak has found his next hockey team, and he will be coming back to his home state. The St. Clair Shores native and forward with the NAHL’s Austin Bruins has committed to Michigan Tech. “It’s exciting to be committed,” Misiak said, via the NAHL. “It’s a dream come true. All the…
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Recruiting: Jonathan McDonald commits to UMass Lowell
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By @MichaelCaples – Livonia native Jonathan McDonald knows what the next step of his hockey career will be. The Fargo Force defenseman announced his commitment to UMass-Lowell today, securing a spot with a D1 college hockey program. “I chose Lowell because of the culture they are building,” McDonald said, via the USHL. “It’s been a…