Category: High School
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PHOTOS: 2015 Michigan High School Hockey Excellence Program
From July 30 through Aug. 2, some of the top high school hockey players in the state converged on the Arctic Coliseum in Chelsea for the 15th annual Michigan High School Hockey Excellence Program. The set of training sessions and games was directed by USA Hockey American Development Model regional manager Bob Mancini and MHSHCA…
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Checking in with White Lake native Dan Milan
By @StefanKubus – White Lake native Dan Milan isn’t exactly sure where he’s going to wind up next season, but that doesn’t bother him. Milan, 23, wrapped up the 2014-15 campaign with the Wichita Thunder of the ECHL – his first full ECHL season – recording 17 points and 178 penalty minutes in 70 games.…
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Leaders expect increased participation in midget split-season option for Year 2
By @MichaelCaples – Last fall, the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association began a pilot program for the midget age level that offered a ‘split season’ schedule so that players could skate with a travel team before joining their high school team. After having 27 teams participate in Year 1, organizers are expecting an even better showing…
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Team Metro West wins State Games of Michigan high school crown
Congratulations to Team Metro West on winning Gold in the High School Hockey Tournament! #MSGOM pic.twitter.com/3nrvzGnENL — State Games of MI (@StateGamesofMI) June 28, 2015 By @MichaelCaples – Team Metro West emerged from a hockey-filled weekend in Grand Rapids with the bragging rights. The squad, comprised of players from Walled Lake, Novi, Hartland, Livonia, Farmington,…
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Meijer State Games starts today (see the high school rosters)
By @MichaelCaples – The hockey portion of the 2015 Meijer State Games in Grand Rapids kicks off today, with tournaments taking place for the 13U, 15U, girls’ 19U/16U and boys’ high school age groups. The tournament runs from June 25 to June 28. MiHockey will be tracking the results for the various divisions and reporting…
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Trenton’s Mike Turner named 2015 National Coach of the Year
By @MichaelCaples – After 28 years of coaching and 11 state championships, Mike Turner has earned plenty of accolades during his time with the Trenton high school hockey program. On June 20, however, he was recognized on the national stage. The longtime Trenton coach was named the 2015 National Coach of the Year in…
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Michigan Hockey Advancement high school program ready for new season, expansion
By @MichaelCaples – The Michigan Hockey Advancement program is gearing up for Year 2, and they have big plans in place. The program, created by Brandon Naurato and Total Package Hockey, brings together 80 of the best high school hockey players from across the state for their ‘Top 80 Showcase’ before selecting two elite…
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Teams announced for 2016 MIHL Prep Hockey Showcase
By @MichaelCaples – The field has been set for the 2016 MIHL Prep Hockey Showcase. Forty-two teams will compete at the Kennedy Ice Arena in Trenton next Feb. 4-6 for the annual event, designed to showcase some of the top high school teams and players the state has to offer. “The selection process is…
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MiHockey’s ‘The Shift’ with Dan Milan
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Welcome to MiHockey’s ‘The Shift’ feature – hockey questions for hockey players. In each ‘The Shift’ feature, we take you through the mindset of today’s hockey player through a question-and-answer session, profiling players from the NHL all the way down to youth travel hockey. MORE: See more ‘The Shift’ features here Our next featured player is Wichita…
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MAG: “You Should Know” Austin Alger
In the latest issue of MiHockeyMag, we introduce you to Cranbrook Kingswood captain Austin Alger. The Miami University commit is the latest Perani’s Hockey World ‘You Should Know’ featured player – click here or on the image below to check it out in the digital edition of the magazine.