Category: Juniors
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Three Whalers, Plymouth native Aaron Haydon invited to CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game
The Canadian Hockey League announced today their 40 players who will compete in the 2014 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game, and three Plymouth Whalers made the cut. The game, which will take place in Calgary on Jan. 15, 2014, will feature the top 40 draft-eligible players from the Ontario Hockey League, Western Hockey League and Quebec…
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NTDP Under-18 Team picks up second straight win over Michigan
By Michael Caples – ANN ARBOR – Last year, the U.S. NTDP Under-18 Team beat the Michigan Wolverines for the first time in program history. On Thursday night, they did it again. With two goals in the final minute of regulation, and an overtime strike from Alex Tuch, the NTDP pulled off a come-from-behind…
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Monroe native Matt Mahalak named CHL goaltender of week
By Michael Caples – Monroe native Matt Mahalak had quite a week, and the Canadian Hockey League took notice. The Kingston Frontenacs (OHL) goaltender was named the Vaughn CHL Goaltender of the Week for the time-frame ending on Dec. 1, after he posted a 2-0-0-0 record with a shutout win, a goals-against average of 0.50…
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Lumberjacks forward Marody commits to Michigan
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By Michael Caples – The Muskegon Lumberjacks announced today that forward Cooper Marody has committed to the University of Michigan following his USHL career. Marody, a Brighton native, is currently in his first season with the Lumberjacks, and ranks second on the team with 16 points. “Ever since I was growing up, I’ve always wanted…
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Photos: NTDP U17s vs. Tri-City Storm
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MiHockey checked out the NTDP U17 team at the Ann Arbor Ice Cube on Nov. 22, as they played host to a Tri-City Storm USHL squad that features many Michigan natives. (Photos by Andrew Knapik/MiHockey)
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Blackhawks sign Whalers forward Ryan Hartman
By Michael Caples – The Chicago Blackhawks officially inked one of their home-grown products today. Plymouth Whalers forward Ryan Hartman, a West Dundee, Ill. native, signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Original Six club. Hartman, also an NTDP alum, currently leads the Whalers in points, with 21 in 20 games. In 76 career…
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Lumberjacks acquire Rochester Hills native Blake Christensen
By Michael Caples – The Muskegon Lumberjacks made a trade today that brings another Michigan product back to the Mitten. The USHL club acquired forward Blake Christensen, a native of Rochester Hills, from the Youngstown Phantoms. Muskegon sent affiliate forward James Winkler, their third-round pick in the 2014 USHL Phase One Draft and their sixth-round…
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Archibald named NAHL star of the week
Congrats to Port Huron native Alex Archibald, who was named the North Star of the Week by the North American Hockey League earlier this week. From the NAHL release: North Star of the Week: Alex Archibald – Port Huron Fighting Falcons One of the key pieces to the puzzle of the Fighting Falcons early season…
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MWJHL announces players of the month for October
From the Midwest Junior Hockey League’s PR office: The Midwest Junior Hockey League announced today its players of the month for October. Players of the month are voted on by league staff, coaches and general managers. Forward of the Month: Nick Murphy, Soo Firehawks The MWJHL’s scoring leader rang up 35 points in October…
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Matt Iacopelli named USHL’s CCM Co-Forward of the Week
By Michael Caples – The United States Hockey League announced their players of the week today, and Brownstown native Matt Iacopelli’s name popped up. The Muskegon Lumberjacks forward was named the league’s CCM Co-Forward of the Week, sharing the award with Brandon Hawkins of the Sioux City Musketeers. Iacopelli, a Western Michigan commit, recorded four…