Category: Juniors
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Blake Pietila named USHL goalie of week again; Muskegon’s Yakovenko also honored
By @MichaelCaples – Another weekly award for goaltender Blake Pietila. The Howell native has been named the USHL’s goaltender of the week for the second time this season and third time in his USHL career. This time around, the Michigan Tech commit recorded a 25-save shutout on Friday against Dubuque and a 22-of-23 outing…
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2019 NAHL Top Prospects Tournament rosters announced
By @MichaelCaples – The NAHL Top Prospects Tournament won’t be taking place in Michigan this year, but that hasn’t stopped the league from selecting a substantial amount of Great Lakes State products for the annual showcase. Here are the Michigan natives who have been selected to compete in the Top Prospects Tournament on Feb.…
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Recruiting: CJ Regula commits to Ohio State
By @MichaelCaples – The Regula family will be adding more red to their clothing collection soon. CJ Regula has announced his commitment to the Ohio State Buckeyes. “Well when I went on my visit I was blown away,” Regula told MiHockey. “Its an unbelievable program surrounded by an amazing coaching staff. That, along with…
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Recruiting: Alex Frye commits to Alaska Anchorage
By @MichaelCaples – Alex Frye says he likes the scenery out in Anchorage, Alaska. That’s certainly a good thing, because he’s going to be spending a lot of time out there starting next fall. The Hudsonville native has announced his commitment to the University of Alaska Anchorage for the 2019-20 season. “I’m very excited…
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PHOTOS: NTDP hosts annual Star Wars Night in game with Central Illinois
Check out MiHockey’s photos from the USA Hockey National Team Development Program’s annual Star Wars Night, which serves a yearly fundraiser for C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. The fun-filled contest, which featured a guest coaching role for NTDP alum and Las Vegas Golden Knights budding star Alex Tuch (and brother of current NTDP forward Luke Tuch),…
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PHOTOS: Fargo Force vs. Muskegon Lumberjacks
On a snowy Friday night along the shores of Lake Michigan, the Fargo Force visited L.C. Walker Arena for a USHL battle with the Muskegon Lumberjacks. The two squads of Michigan-heavy rosters battled to a 0-0 tie through 60 minutes and three-on-three overtime; the Force ended up prevailing in a lengthy shootout. Check out MiHockey’s…
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NTDP’s annual Star Wars Night to support C.S. Mott slated for this Saturday
By @MichaelCaples – The tradition continues this Saturday for USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program. Team USA’s annual Star Wars Night will take place at USA Hockey Arena this Saturday when the Under-17 Team takes on the Central Illinois Flying Aces at 7 p.m. For the sixth time, the NTDP will suit up in…
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NHL Central Scouting announces midterm rankings for 2019 NHL Draft
By @MichaelCaples – NHL Central Scouting has announced its official midterm rankings for the upcoming 2019 NHL Draft, and, to nobody’s surprise, Jack Hughes holds the No. 1 spot. The NTDP Under-18 Team forward and brother of Michigan defenseman Quinn is the first current NTDP player ranked No. 1 in the midterms since Erik…
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Lumberjacks acquire Michigan natives Ellis, Carlile in trade with Lincoln
By @MichaelCaples – Two Michigan natives are coming home to suit up for one of the USHL’s top teams. The Muskegon Lumberjacks have acquired Max Ellis and Declan Carlile in a trade with the Lincoln Stars. Pinckney native and Western Michigan commit Hunter Skinner will be on his way to Lincoln in the deal,…
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Cam York sets single-game NTDP points record; Hughes, Caufield move up on all-time lists
By @MichaelCaples – Cam York filled up the scoresheet Tuesday night. Not a hockey cliche, but a fact. The University of Michigan commit posted eight points in Team USA’s 11-3 rout of the Youngstown Phantoms, establishing a new USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program franchise record for points in a single USHL game. UPDATE:…