Category: USHL
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NHL Central Scouting’s first ‘Players To Watch’ list for the 2019 Draft revealed
By @MichaelCaples – The first edition of NHL Central Scouting’s ‘Players To Watch’ list for the 2019 NHL Draft is here. With their first list reveal of the season, Central Scouting gives players A, B or C grades. An ‘A’ grade indicates a potential first-round pick, a ‘B’ grade means second/third round and a…
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MiHockey’s ‘Games to Watch’ list for the 2018-19 season
It’s October, which officially means that it’s hockey season. In MiHockey’s annual ‘Games to Watch’ list, we offer up a highlighted list of some of the in-state battles we are certainly excited to see this upcoming season. If you’re looking for great hockey to watch within the friendly confines of the Great Lakes State, here…
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Blake Pietila named first USHL goaltender of the week for 2018-19 season
By @MichaelCaples – The USHL announced its first ‘players of the week’ list for the 2018-19 campaign, and a Michigan native claimed the spot between the pipes. Blake Pietila was named the junior league’s goaltender of the week, after the Howell native impressed at the USHL Fall Classic in Pittsburgh. The Michigan Tech commit…
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Muskegon Lumberjacks 30-man roster and affiliate list unveiled
By @StefanKubus – The USHL has announced its 30-man rosters and affiliate lists for the upcoming 2018-19 campaign. The league’s member clubs will still need to make cuts to get to their 23-man protected list by Sept. 24 ahead of the start of the regular season. The 23-man protected lists must follow the league’s regular season roster…
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Fourteen Michigan youth teams invited to USHL Fall Classic
By @MichaelCaples – The United States Hockey League has announced its full schedule and teams participating in the 2018 USHL Fall Classic Youth Tournaments, and 14 squads will be representing the Great Lakes State at the event. This year’s Fall Classic features the addition of 18U and 15U tournaments, bringing a total of 64…
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2018 Draft: Paul Cotter selected by Las Vegas Golden Knights
By @MichaelCaples – DALLAS – From Canton to Las Vegas. Paul Cotter’s hockey travels will continue, but this time, it’s with his new NHL parent organization. The Las Vegas Golden Knights selected Paul Cotter in the fourth round of the 2018 NHL Draft today in Dallas. Cotter, a Lincoln Stars forward, recorded 39 points in…
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Tom Garrity named new president and commissioner of USHL
By @MichaelCaples – There’s a new man in charge of the USHL. The top junior league in the country announced today that Tom Garrity has been named the new president and commissioner. Garrity had been serving as the interim commissioner since November, replacing Bob Fallen. “I am thrilled and honored to be named President and Commissioner…
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Lumberjacks hire Ryan Bennett to be team’s new general manager
By @MichaelCaples – The Muskegon Lumberjacks’ general manager position wasn’t vacant for long. One day after John Vanbiesbrouck took a job with USA Hockey, the Lumberjacks have announced the hiring of Ryan Bennett as the team’s new GM. Bennett was the Chicago Steel’s general manager for the past three seasons; he led the Steel to…
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Fargo Force win USHL’s Clark Cup
By @MichaelCaples – The Fargo Force won a USHL championship Saturday night, and they did so with the help of some Michigan names-to-know. Three Michigan natives patrol the blue line for the new Clark Cup champions – Grosse Ile native Xan Gurney, Livonia native Jonathan McDonald and Livonia native Evan Bell. Gurney, a Western Michigan…
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Mike Hamilton named new head coach of the Muskegon Lumberjacks
By @MichaelCaples – For 23 years, Mike Hamilton served as one of the top youth hockey coaches in the state of Michigan. Now, it’s time for a new challenge. Hamilton, a native of Grosse Pointe Farms, was introduced as the new head coach of the Muskegon Lumberjacks today – the fifth coach in the history…