Category: USHL
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PHOTOS: Muskegon’s perfect start continues with win over in-state rival NTDP in Plymouth
The Muskegon Lumberjacks took their perfect record on the road Friday night, and it wasn’t a problem for the USHL’s top team. The Jacks improved to 8-0 with a 7-2 victory over their in-state rivals, USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program, in Plymouth. Oliver MacDonald, Brock Bremer, Alex Gaffney, Bobby Lynch, Danil Gushchin, Alex Yakovenko…
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NTDP to host first ‘Sensory Friendly Day’ Sunday; players make sensory bottles for fans with autism
By @MichaelCaples – On Sunday, USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program will host its inaugural ‘Sensory Friendly Day’ when Team USA takes on the Dubuque Fighting Saints. When the puck drops at 2 p.m. at USA Hockey Arena (and really, before that even happens), fans can expect decreased auditory and visual stimulation to make…
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Igor Larionov Jr. joining Muskegon Lumberjacks
By @MichaelCaples – On Wednesday, the Windsor Spitfires announced that forward Igor Larionov Jr. would be leaving the team to play juniors in the U.S. Turns out, he’s going to be playing for the USHL team in his home state. The Bloomfield Hills native will be joining the Muskegon Lumberjacks for the rest of…
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Red-hot Lumberjacks off to best start in franchise history
By @MichaelCaples – Mike Hamilton said his team’s chemistry has been “awesome” so far. If you need evidence, it’s easy to find – the Muskegon Lumberjacks are off to the best start in franchise history. With a 6-0 start, the Jacks have marched to the top of the USHL standings – both in the…
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Recruiting: Oliver MacDonald commits to Nebraska Omaha
By @MichaelCaples – Oliver MacDonald is a Lumberjack right now. Soon, he will be a Maverick. The Grosse Pointe native announced tonight that he has committed to the University of Nebraska-Omaha. “I picked UNO because it has always been the school I’ve wanted to go to,” MacDonald told MiHockey. “I played a tournament there…
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PHOTOS: Team USA vs. Michigan
Check out MiHockey’s photo gallery from Friday night’s annual exhibition contest between USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program Under-18 Team and the Michigan Wolverines. For more on the contest – Team USA’s third victory all-time against their neighbors – click here. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)
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Jack wins Hughes family edition of the NTDP vs. Michigan annual rivalry game
By @MichaelCaples – Jack won the face-off. It was a sign of things to come. The 2018 edition of the annual Michigan Wolverines vs. USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program exhibition game featured a particular sibling rivalry, as Team USA star Jack Hughes battled UM star Quinn Hughes. The ‘drama’ started early, as Quinn…
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Muskegon’s Brandon Bussi named USHL goaltender of the week
By @MichaelCaples – Looks like Muskegon has itself a goalie. The USHL announced its second ‘stars of the week’ list for the 2018-19 campaign today, and Lumberjacks goaltender Brandon Bussi was named the top goaltender for the time period. Bussi stopped 31 of the 32 shots sent his way by the Youngstown Phantoms on Friday,…
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PHOTOS: Team USA (NTDP Under-17 Team) wins 2018-19 home opener in Plymouth
On Friday night, the National Team Development Program’s Under-17 Team played its first home game at USA Hockey Arena for Team USA’s home opener of the 2018-19 season. In a USHL battle, the new U17 Team USA prevailed over the Madison Capitols 4-2, with Tanner Latsch (Twin Lake native), Eamon Powell (Marcellus, N.Y.), Landon Slaggert…
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Rod Braceful hired as NTDP assistant director of player personnel
By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program has hired another Michigan native to work for the Plymouth-based organization. Rod Braceful has been named the new assistant director of player personnel. Previously the director of scouting for the Muskegon Lumberjacks, Braceful will assist with recruiting and evaluation efforts for the NTDP. Braceful previously…