Category: Juniors
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Muskegon Lumberjacks’ success continues into Clark Cup Final
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By @MichaelCaples – The most successful season in the Muskegon Lumberjacks’ USHL history continued on May 5. That night, on the road in Dubuque, Iowa, the Lumberjacks beat the Fighting Saints – perennial USHL contender – to emerge victorious in their winner-take-all Game 5. With the win, the Lumberjacks punched their ticket to the…
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Muskegon Lumberjacks advance to USHL’s Clark Cup Final with Game 5 win in Dubuque
By @MichaelCaples – It went down to the wire, but the Lumberjacks came out on top. In a winner-take-all Game 5 of the USHL’s Eastern Conference Finals, Muskegon prevailed 4-3 over the Fighting Saints in Dubuque, Iowa, last night. Thanks to a pair of goals from Max Humitz (Livonia) and a 39-save outing from…
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USHL Draft set for tonight and tomorrow
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By @MichaelCaples – Today and tomorrow, a new wave of talented youth hockey players will hear their names called by United States Hockey League clubs. The USHL Draft, which is broken into two phases, will take place tonight and tomorrow morning. Hundreds of players will be selected by 16 of the 17 USHL member…
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PHOTOS: Lumberjacks vs. Dubuque Fighting Saints (USHL Eastern Conference Finals)
The Dubuque Fighting Saints prevailed over the Lumberjacks Saturday night in Muskegon, evening the best-of-five series at 2-2 and forcing a winner-take-all Game 5 back in Dubuque Tuesday evening. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)
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Dearborn’s Alyssa Girardi awarded USA Hockey’s Brian Fishman Internship
By @SKubus – For the second consecutive year, USA Hockey’s Brian Fishman Internship will be fulfilled by one of Michigan’s own. Dearborn native (and MiHockey writer) Alyssa Girardi was named the 17th recipient of the internship Tuesday, making her the sixth Michigan native to receive the position. The two-year program begins with a 12-month stint at USA Hockey’s national…
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Seven Michigan natives take NAHL 2014-15 Division Awards
The North American Hockey League announced its All-Division teams and individual honors Thursday afternoon, and seven Michigan natives were among them. The remainder of the 2014-15 NAHL awards, including Most Valuable Player, Forward of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Defenseman of the Year, will be announced Monday, April 27. Central Division All-Central Division Team: F –…
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USHL commissioner Bob Fallen talks state of the league, upcoming opportunities in Plymouth
By @MichaelCaples – MUSKEGON – United States Commissioner Bob Fallen was in Muskegon Monday night to see the Lumberjacks finalize their series victory over the Youngstown Phantoms. Fallen, who took over commissioner duties on June 1, was impressed with what he saw both before and after the final buzzer. “Great series,” Fallen said. “Two great…
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Bednard, Miller, Grissom, Irvine honored on NAHL All-Rookie Teams
By @MichaelCaples – The North American Hockey League announced their All-Rookie Teams for the 2014-15 season today, as voted on by the league’s head coaches. In a new addition for this season, the NAHL has also picked All-Rookie Teams for each of their four divisions. Players who have not played in a junior league prior…
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PHOTOS: Lumberjacks win first USHL best-of-five playoff series in franchise history
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By @MichaelCaples – MUSKEGON – John Vanbiesbrouck said it was a “franchise-building” win for his club. It’s easy to see why. When the final buzzer sounded last night in Muskegon, the Lumberjacks held a 4-2 lead over the Youngstown Phantoms, and by doing so, they eliminated the No. 1 seed in their USHL playoff…
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Hatcher named head coach of OHL’s Sarnia Sting
By @SKubus – The Sarnia Sting of the Ontario Hockey League announced Tuesday that former NHL defenseman Derian Hatcher will be taking over the head coaching duties effective immediately. The Sterling Heights native and co-owner of the Sting replaces former NHL forward Trevor Letowski as the Sarnia bench boss. The complete Sarnia coaching staff will be announced at a later date.…