Category: High School
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Boys high school rankings – Dec. 8
The Michigan High School Hockey Coaches Association released their boys high school hockey rankings today. Here are the top ten teams from Div. 1-3. Division 1 1. Detroit Catholic Central 2. Livonia Churchill 3. Howell 4. Orchard Lake St. Mary’s 5. Brighton 6. Livonia Stevenson 7. Northville 8. Novi 9. Grosse Pointe North 10. Canton…
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MIHL Preview: Another great year on tap
By Nathan Reilly – The 2010-11 season was a memorable one for the members of the Michigan Interscholastic Hockey League. Wyandotte-Roosevelt captured a state title, and Brother Rice and Orchard Lake St. Mary’s both reached the finals in their respective divisions. The longtime mission of the league has been to get players onto the next…
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Boys’ high school previews
Get ready for another high school hockey season with our comprehensive preview coverage. North Farmington/Harrison Coach Ken Anderson says that the Flyers greatest strength this season will be their tenacious approach when pursuing the puck. Key players include forwards Derek Reid, Jared VanValkenburg, Kyle Wood, Eric Stanis and Jake Ladouceur, defensemen Reede Burnette, Justin Brereton,…
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Mercy tops Walled Lake in Suburban Classic
By Brian Kalisher – FARMINGTON HILLS – Mercy coach Brandon Malinowski said that last year’s loss in the Suburban Girls’ High School Classic Championship was a difficult way to start the season. This year, it’s not something his girls will have to worry about. The Mercy Marlins posted a 7-5 win over an aggressive Walled…
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Eastside’s captain – second to none
By Brian Kalisher – As another high school hockey season begins, teams across the state will look for the natural leaders to lead in the locker room and on the ice. Whether they lean on one captain, or are lucky enough to have a stable of leaders, the season’s outcome will rest on the players…
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In the spotlight – This year’s boys HS captains
Meet the young men chosen to lead their schools this season
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What’s not to love about high school hockey?
I’ve always had a soft spot for high school hockey. It goes back to my sophomore year at Riverside High in Windsor. I made the team and entered into a realm of hockey I hadn’t anticipated – playing in front of crowds. Up until then, it had been youth hockey in front of parents mostly,…
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Grand Haven posts first win
The Grand Haven Buccaneers opened their season with a 3-2 win over Rockford on Nov. 25. Tommy Zelenka had two goals and James Dykstrahouse had one goal for the Bucs, while Ian Hibbard added two assists and Doug Zelenka, Hayden Gerwig and Dykstrahouse all had 1 assist. Grand Haven out-shot Rockford 24-15. Zach Kooi was in…
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Metro High School Invitational Recap
The Metro High School Invitational, played at Novi Ice Arena Nov. 18-19, helped kick off the start of the high school hockey season. The tournament showcased a battle for bragging rights between the Kensington Lakes Activities Association and the Oakland Activities Association. Five teams from each league participated, taking on two cross-conference schools. The KLAA…
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Metro High School Invitational reports – Saturday
By Brian Kalisher – Temperatures are dropping, the holidays are approaching, and local rinks are gearing up to play host to their respective high school hockey teams for another season. On Nov. 18 and 19, Novi Ice Arena held the 10th annual Metro High School Invitational. While holiday gifts will be unwrapped soon enough, the…