Category: Juniors
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NHL lockout means more time in Plymouth for Levi
By Matt Mackinder – The NHL lockout has in an odd way been a blessing in disguise for the Plymouth Whalers. After defenseman Austin Levi signed an entry-level contract last spring with the Carolina Hurricanes, he was planning on playing this year in the American Hockey League and angling for a chance to perhaps play…
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U.S. off to a strong start at U-18 Four Nations Cup in Ann Arbor
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By Matt Slovin – The United States Under-18 team’s Four Nations Cup campaign got off to a successful start on Tuesday night as the Americans knocked off Finland, 3-1, at the Ann Arbor Ice Cube. “It was important for us to start this tournament off on the right foot, especially as the host country”, said…
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Red Wings announce scheduling changes and ticket info in wake of Winter Festival cancellation
The Red Wings just announced a series of updates in regards to the cancellation of both the NHL Winter Classic and the Hockeytown Winter Festival. In regards to your tickets purchased: “The Red Wings will communicate with each of their original ticket purchasers via email by Tuesday, November 6 and provide the option of a.)…
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Lumberjacks’ Carter Foguth commits to Minnesota State University, Mankato
By Michael Caples – The Muskegon Lumberjacks announced today that defenseman Carter Foguth has commited to Minnesota State University, Mankato of the Western Collegiate Hockey Assocation, beginning in the 2013-14 season. The Fenton native had this to say in a statement released by the team: “I am very excited for being given the opportunity to…
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If the Winter Classic is canceled, so is the Hockeytown Winter Festival
By Michael Caples – A source close to the situation has told MiHockey that if the NHL Winter Classic is canceled, the Hockeytown Winter Festival at Comerica Park will be canceled, as well. The NHL canceled all games through Nov. 30 today, and ESPN’s John Buccigross tweeted shortly after that a source expects the Winter…
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Your schedule for games worth watching this season
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in College, Editor’s picks, Ferris State Bulldogs, Flint Firebirds, For Coaches, For Fans, For Parents, For Players, Griffins, Juniors, Lake Superior State Lakers, Michigan State Spartans, Michigan Tech Huskies, NAHL, Northern Michigan Wildcats, Pro, Saginaw Spirit, Slideshow, The Latest, University of Michigan Wolverines, USHL, Western Michigan BroncosNo Wings? No problem. Here’s a calendar of just some of the many games you can watch this year, to get your fill of great hockey in the state of Michigan. They are all games to be played within Michigan’s borders, and yes, we realize that these are only some of the games to watch…
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We asked the questions, you gave us the answers
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in Amateur Hockey, College, Ferris State Bulldogs, Flint Firebirds, For Coaches, For Fans, For Parents, For Players, Griffins, HPHL, Juniors, Lake Superior State Lakers, Michigan State Spartans, Michigan Tech Huskies, NAHL, Northern Michigan Wildcats, Oakland Grizzlies, Pro, Red Wings, Saginaw Spirit, Slideshow, The Latest, Tier 1, University of Michigan Wolverines, USHL, Western Michigan Broncos, Youth HockeyFor our most recent issue of MiHockeyMag, we asked you – the hockey-crazed people of Michigan – to answer some of the biggest questions related to the sport in our state. The magazine hits stands this weekend, but for those of you who won’t be able to your local rink, we decided to share it…
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Lumberjacks sign Compuware defenseman Chaz Switzer
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By Michael Caples – The Muskegon Lumberjacks announced today that they have signed Chaz Switzer, currently a defenseman with Compuware’s midget minor club, to a three-year contract tender. Switzer, a Muskegon native, will be eligble to play for the Lumberjacks starting in the 2013-14. By using a tender, the Lumberjacks forfeit a first-round pick in…
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Michi-gamer: The Pride of the Mitten (Week of Oct. 15)
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Welcome to another season of MiHockey’s Michi-gamer, now powered by Bauer Hockey. We take great pride in our homegrown talent. Whether they grew up in the Mitten or we welcomed them here for college or juniors, they are our own. They represent the best place in the world for hockey. Every night, we’ll keep an eye on those…
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Five Michigan natives selected for Junior A challenge
USA Hockey announced today their roster for the 2012 World Junior A Challenge, which will be played Nov. 5-11 in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, with five Michigan natives making the list. Team USA won the prestigious under-20 tournament three straight years from 2008-10, and placed third last year. Twenty-one of the 22 players on the roster hail from…