Category: High School
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Recruiting: “Mr. Hockey” winner Joey Larson commits to Northern Michigan
By @MichaelCaples – The Wildcats just landed a guy who’s no stranger to winning titles. Former Hartland High School captain Joey Larson has committed to Northern Michigan University. “I chose NMU because of the great coaching staff they have there and the direction they are headed,” Larson told MiHockey. “They play a puck possession…
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PHOTOS: 2019 Top 80 Showcase
The 2019 edition of the Michigan Hockey Advancement Top 80 Showcase took place on Aug. 2-4 at the Farmington Hills Ice Arena. Now in its fifth season, the MHA – created by Total Package Hockey – serves as a fall hockey program for high school players prior to the official MHSAA season. The Top 80…
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Teams announced for 2020 MIHL Prep Hockey Showcase
By @MichaelCaples – Back to school, back to high school hockey. The high school hockey crowd gets a bit of news today, as the Michigan Interscholastic Hockey League has announced its list of teams for the 2020 MIHL Prep Hockey Showcase. “If you look at where Andy Weidenbach, Scott Lock and Todd Johnson started…
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New coach/selection process coming for Meijer State Games; tryouts start this weekend
By @MichaelCaples – The new-look Meijer State Games of Michigan hockey tournament has a new, more unbiased approach to the selection process and coaching for the unique summer tournament. Tryouts, which begin this weekend for Region 7 and Region 8 (MAHA districts) and team staffs will be made up of ACHA coaches and staff…
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Team Michigan senior roster announced for CCM NIT tourney in Minnesota
By @MichaelCaples – Congrats to the following high school hockey players who were selected for the Team Michigan senior roster at the upcoming CCM High School National Invitational Tournament (NIT). The Team Michigan program is part of the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association’s Player Selection Camp process. Two rosters – a squad of juniors and…
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Team Michigan junior roster announced for CCM NIT tourney in Minnesota
By @MichaelCaples – Congrats to the following high school hockey players who were selected for the Team Michigan junior roster at the upcoming CCM High School National Invitational Tournament (NIT). The Team Michigan program is part of the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association’s Player Selection Camp process. Two rosters – a squad of juniors and…
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Logan Neaton creates viral video moment in act of great sportsmanship
By @MichaelCaples – Logan Neaton watched his team win in overtime and secure a series sweep from 200 feet away. When it came to celebrate, however, he had more important things to do. As the Prince George Spruce Kings celebrated to the left of the Victoria Grizzlies’ goal after an overtime goal that clinched…
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Calumet Colosseum named Hockeyville USA winner
By @MichaelCaples – It’s the oldest indoor ice arena in North America, populated each and every day by passionate hockey people. Now, the Calumet Colosseum can get some well-deserved TLC. Calumet has been named Hockeyville USA. It was announced today that the home of the Copper Kings has won the 2019 edition of the annual…
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MHSAA approves rule change to length of high school hockey playoffs
By @MichaelCaples – Starting next season, the road to Plymouth will be a little less grueling for high school hockey programs. The Michigan High School Athletic Association’s representative council has approved a proposal from the MHSAA’s Ice Hockey Committee to lengthen the state playoffs, spreading the maximum of six games across 20 days, instead…
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Joey Larson named 2019 Mr. Hockey
By @MichaelCaples – FARMINGTON HILLS – Joey Larson will have to make some more room in the trophy case. After winning a second-straight state title with Hartland High School, the Eagles’ captain has now captured the most prestigious individual award for high school hockey in Michigan. Larson is the winner of the 2019 Mr.…