Category: Juniors
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Bill Muckalt leaves Tri-City Storm for “higher opportunities” – is he coming back to Michigan (Tech)?
By @MichaelCaples – The Tri-City Storm just announced that head coach Bill Muckalt has left the team for “higher opportunities.” It’s not a big leap to assume that means he’s coming back to the state of Michigan, either to work for Mel Pearson at the University of Michigan or taking over at Michigan Tech in…
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Five Michigan natives win USHL’s Clark Cup with Chicago Steel
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By @MichaelCaples – Last night, five Michigan natives became Clark Cup champions. With a 2-1 victory in overtime of a winner-take-all Game 5 showdown with the Sioux City Musketeers, the Chicago Steel claimed a league championship. Mitch Lewandowski – Left Wing – Clarkston native Lewandowski, a Michigan State commit, posted 12 points in…
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Lumberjacks’ Keith Petruzzelli named USA Hockey’s Goalie of the Year
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By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey has announced its annual awards, and one of them is going to a goaltender who tended to the crease in Muskegon this year. Lumberjacks goaltender Keith Petruzzelli has been named the Dave Peterson Goalie of the Year award winner; he will be presented with his new award at the annual…
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Recruiting: Brennan Blaszczak commits to Alaska
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By @MichaelCaples – Brennan Blaszczak has had to do his fare share of traveling for hockey, and that won’t change for college. The Troy native has committed to the Alaska Nanooks for his college hockey career starting next fall. “I’m excited to play for the Nanooks because it’s always been my dream to play at…
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Four Michigan names crack OHL All-Star Teams list
By @MichaelCaples – The Ontario Hockey League has released its 2017 All-Star Teams, and four Michigan names appear on the list. Congrats to the following players – three Michigan natives and one Red Wings prospect. First Team Right Wing – Alex DeBrincat (Erie Otters) – Farmington Hills native 65 goals, 62 assists, 127 points,…
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Seth Appert named new head coach of the NTDP
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By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey has announced that Ferris State alum Seth Appert is the new head coach of the National Team Development Program in Plymouth. Appert, who will take over the NTDP Under-18 Team for the 2017-18 season, previously held the position of head coach at RPI for 11 seasons. He is currently serving…
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Flint’s Alex Peters wins OHL’s Mickey Renaud Captain’s Trophy
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By @MichaelCaples – Alex Peters has long been considered a strong leader for his Flint Firebirds franchise. Now, he’s being recognized by the Ontario Hockey League for how he guides his teammates. Peters, the first captain in Firebirds history, was named the Mickey Renaud Captain’s Trophy winner for the 2016-17 season, the league announced today.…
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Seven Michigan natives win NAHL’s Robertson Cup with Lone Star Brahmas
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YOUR 2016-17 ROBERTSON CUP CHAMPIONS pic.twitter.com/GFrsJpwPOZ — Lone Star Brahmas (@LoneStarBrahmas) May 14, 2017 By @MichaelCaples – The Lone Star Brahmas are the 2017 NAHL champions – and seven of the players on the roster hail from the Great Lakes State. Lone Star, located in North Richland Hills, Texas, beat the Aston Rebels 3-0…
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Farmington Hills native Alex DeBrincat named OHL’s Most Outstanding Player
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By @StefanKubus – Following in the footsteps of Mitch Marner and Connor McDavid, Alex DeBrincat has captured the Red Tilson Trophy as the Ontario Hockey League’s Most Outstanding Player of the Year. DeBrincat, a Farmington Hills native, posted 65 goals and 127 points in just 63 games this season with his Erie Otters. He led all…
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Tag Bertuzzi signs with Guelph Storm
By @MichaelCaples – Michigan’s highest OHL pick has signed with the franchise that selected him No. 2 overall in this year’s Priority Selection. Tag Bertuzzi is officially on his way to Guelph, Ontario – the Oakland Jr. Grizzlies forward signed with the Storm today. “We are thrilled to add Tag to our program,” said Storm…