Category: Juniors
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Flint Firebirds, Sarnia Sting to play preseason game in Port Huron
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By @MichaelCaples – The Flint Firebirds are settling into their new arena, but during the preseason, they’re taking their show on the road. The OHL franchise will play an exhibition contest with the Sarnia Sting at McMorran Place in Port Huron on Sept. 20. The game will serve as the final preseason game for each…
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USHL announces 2015-16 schedule; see the season outlooks for Muskegon, NTDP
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By @MichaelCaples – The United States Hockey League announced their 2015-16 schedule today, which means fans can start plotting out their visits to LC Walker Arena in Muskegon for the Lumberjacks, and the new USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth for USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program U18 and U17 teams. The Lumberjacks’ first USHL contest…
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NTDP alum Alex Tuch scores impressive goal, even better celly at Wild development camp
Alex Tuch, a product of USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program, scored one impressive shootout goal at the Minnesota Wild’s development camp recently. His celebration afterwards, however, might have been even better. Touche, Mr. Tuch, on the walk-and-taunt.
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Saginaw Spirit introduce Dave Drinkill as new general manager
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By @MichaelCaples – Today, the Saginaw Spirit announced big new for their front office. The OHL club introduced Dave Drinkill as the team’s new general manager. Drinkill, who most recently served as the assistant GM of the Barrie Colts, replaces Jim Paliafito, who is now the director of player evaluation for the Toronto Maple Leafs.…
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Firebirds announce new name for their home in Flint
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By @MichaelCaples – The Flint Firebirds announced today a new name for their future home – the Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center. MS Arena & Hockey Corps. and the Flint-based credit union agreed to a ten-year partnership agreement with naming rights for the Perani Arena & Event Center. “This is another great day for…
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MAG: John Gruden ready to lead Flint Firebirds
In the latest issue of MiHockeyMag, we chat with John Gruden, the man selected to be the first head coach in the Flint Firebirds’ franchise history. View the article in the (phone and tablet friendly) mag by clicking here, or by clicking on the image below.
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USHL’s Tri-City Storm hire Bill Muckalt as new head coach and GM
By @MichaelCaples – Mel Pearson will be looking for an assistant coach this summer. The USHL’s Tri-City Storm (Kearney, Neb.) announced their new head coach and GM today, and they have lured Bill Muckalt away from the Michigan Tech Huskies. Muckalt, an assistant coach at MTU for the last four seasons, will take over for…
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2015 NHL Draft: Christian Wolanin selected by the Ottawa Senators
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By @MichaelCaples – The Senators weren’t going to let Christian Wolanin slip through the draft again. Ottawa used their fourth-round pick (No. 107 overall) to pick Wolanin, a Rochester native and Muskegon Lumberjacks product. Wolanin, the Lumberjacks’ captain last season, is a North Dakota commit. Last year, he racked up 41 points and 107…
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2015 NHL Draft: Brent Gates selected by the Anaheim Ducks
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By @MichaelCaples – The Ducks must have liked what they saw in Brent Gates. Anaheim used their No. 80 overall pick on the Grand Rapids native, bringing the Green Bay Gamblers forward into their organization during the 2015 NHL Draft. Gates, a University of Minnesota commit, was ranked No. 105 among North American skaters…
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USHL to officially introduce seven-minute overtime sessions that end with three-on-three play for 2015-16
By @MichaelCaples – The United States Hockey League announced today a few overtime rule changes that should catch the attention of anyone upset with how extra hockey currently plays out across our various leagues. The USHL has approved overtime rules changes that introduce both a seven-minute extra hockey session in the regular season, and…