Category: High School
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PHOTOS: 2014 Metro Invitational results and all-metro team (high school hockey)
In the 2014 edition of the Metro Invitational, the Kensington Lakes Activities Association topped the Oakland Activities Association with a 5-2-1 record. Check the Novi Ice Arena website for game-by-game results. Here is MiHockey’s photo gallery from Friday night’s games, followed by the ‘All-Metro Team’ selections. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey) All-Metro Team (sponsored by HockeyDeals.com)…
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Former Farmington netminder John Lethemon commits to Michigan State
By @MichaelCaples – As the high school hockey season gets underway, one of the top standouts in recent years just committed to a Big Ten program. John Lethemon, the goaltender that led Farmington to a Division 3 state title last spring, has committed to Michigan State, per an announcement by the USHL. After making…
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High School Hockey: Metro Invitational kicks off at Novi Ice Arena tonight
State titles won’t be decided for months, but it’s never too soon to start fighting for bragging rights. This weekend, eight teams will invade Novi Ice Arena to compete in the 13th annual Metro High School Invitational. In this year’s event, four Kensington Lakes Activities Association teams will once again compete against four schools from…
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Former Orchard Lake captain Cooper Anstett pursuing music career; EP cracks iTunes Top 20 in first day
By Josh Paulisin – Most sports fans are familiar with the clichés that athletes love to recite during interviews. “We’re taking it one game at a time.” “It was a great team effort.” “You have to give credit to [insert team], they’re a great team.” Another word that players like to sprinkle into a conversation…
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Top 80 Showcase offers preseason exposure, education for high school players
By @MichaelCaples – CANTON – From Oct. 4-6, some of the top high school hockey players in the state were under one roof for an inaugural event. Hosted by Total Package Hockey’s ‘Michigan Hockey Advancement’ program, the select group of players and goaltenders competed in games spanning three days during the inaugural Top 80 Showcase.…
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Detroit Catholic Central in the running for USA Today’s best high school athletic program
By @MichaelCaples – High school hockey season may be a few months away, but Detroit Catholic Central is already picking up some accolades in the news. The Shamrocks’ athletics program is one of ten high school programs still remaining in USA Today’s ‘Best Boys Sports Program 2014‘ online voting contest. Detroit Catholic Central currently…
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Photos: Michigan Hockey Advancement program tryouts
By @MichaelCaples – More than 100 high school hockey players came to Farmington Hills Ice Arena on Aug. 16-17 to compete for spots with the Michigan Hockey Advancement program. The MHA, a new program, is designed to increase the exposure for high school hockey players. You can read more about the MHA by following this…
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New program designed to showcase top Michigan high school players announced
UPDATE (Friday, Aug. 8): The Michigan Hockey Advancement program will now be holding tryouts to select the players for their ‘Top 80 Showcase’ on Aug. 16-17. The tryouts will be open to any high school hockey player interested in trying out for a spot within the 80-player roster. Tryouts will be held at Farmington Hills…
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Matt Sorisho makes appearance on Discovery Channel’s “American Muscle”
By @MichaelCaples – Last night, “American Muscle” on the Discovery Channel gave a glimpse into the recovery process for injured hockey player Matt Sorisho. The show, which follows elite strength coach Mike Barwis at his gym in Plymouth, Mich., has been featuring professional athletes like Detroit Lions star Ndamukong Suh. Last night’s show starred Cleveland Indians…
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Team West takes high school crown at Meijer State Games of Michigan
By @MichaelCaples – In a weekend battle for summer bragging rights, it was Team West that emerged victorious. The squad – compiled of players from the Grand Rapids area – thrived on familiar ice, winning the Meijer State Games of Michigan high school tournament this past weekend. Team West topped Team Metro East by a…