Category: Juniors
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Patrick Kane talks about his NTDP experience
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By @MichaelCaples – He may just be the most successful alumnus of USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program. Patrick Kane, the reigning NHL scoring leader and three-time Stanley Cup champion, joined a USA Hockey teleconference call with members of the media today to talk about his two-year stay (2004-06) in Michigan with the NTDP to…
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PHOTOS: NTDP Under-17 Team vs. Chicago Steel
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Check out MiHockey’s photos from a Friday night USHL battle between USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program Under-17 Team and the Chicago Steel. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)
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Recruiting: Grant Gabriele commits to Ohio State
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By @MichaelCaples – The Buckeyes are adding another Michigan native to their roster soon. Today, Brighton native Grant Gabriele announced his commitment to the Buckeyes. “I’m so grateful to have been a part of so many pronounced organizations throughout my career,” said Gabriele, who played with Belle Tire, Compuware and Victory Honda in bantams and…
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Brenden Stanko named one of NAHL’s players of the week
By @MichaelCaples – Brenden Stanko is celebrating his birthday today, and the NAHL is helping make it a bit more exciting. The junior league announced that Stanko – who turns 18 today – is the Central Division Star of the Week. Happy birthday, Brenden. The Brookings Blizzard forward and Howell native racked up seven points…
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VIDEO: A chat with NTDP Under-17 Team forward, UM commit and Jackson native Blade Jenkins
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The MiHockey team sat down with USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program Under-17 Team forward and Jackson native Blade Jenkins inside the weight room at USA Hockey Arena. Check out the video to hear Jenkins – a University of Michigan commit – talk about his experience with the national program, competing in the USHL and more.
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2017 NAHL Top Prospects Tournament rosters announced
By @MichaelCaples – The North American Hockey League announced today its rosters for the upcoming 2017 NAHL Top Prospects Tournament, which will be held in Plymouth from Feb. 27-28. The teams are a collection of the best NAHL players still seeking Division 1 college hockey commitments, while the NAHL Selects Team is a roster…
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VIDEO: A chat with NTDP goaltender, ND commit and Northville native Dylan St. Cyr
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The MiHockey team sat down with USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program Under-18 Team netminder and Northville native Dylan St. Cyr inside the weight room at USA Hockey Arena. Check out the video to hear St. Cyr – a Notre Dame commit – talk about his experience with the national program, competing in the USHL and more.
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Recruiting: Coale Norris commits to Ferris State
By @MichaelCaples – Coale Norris’ hockey journey has taken him across the country these last few years, but when he starts his college career, he will be back in the Mitten. The Oxford native has committed to Ferris State University, the Youngstown Phantoms – his USHL club – announced today. “I’m really honored to…
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Muskegon Lumberjacks acquire Livonia native Austin Alger
By @MichaelCaples – Austin Alger is coming home. The Livonia native and Miami RedHawks commit has been acquired by the Muskegon Lumberjacks, the USHL franchise announced today. “Alger is a solid three-zone player that provides the scoring punch we need,” said general manager John Vanbiesbrouck via a release from the team. “He can play…
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DeRidder, Theisen claim USHL player of the week awards
By @MichaelCaples – Two Michigan natives show up on this week’s USHL players of the week list. Drew DeRidder was named the league’s goaltender of the week, while Colin Theisen was named forward of the week. DeRidder, a Fenton native, picked up a pair of wins for his Cedar Rapids RoughRiders this week –…