Category: USHL
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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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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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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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Lumberjacks reacquire Milford native Corey Schueneman
By @MichaelCaples – It might be the NHL’s trade deadline day, but the Muskegon Lumberjacks made a move, too. The USHL club announced today that they have acquired defenseman Corey Schueneman from the Des Moines Buccaneers. Schueneman, a Milford native, was a fourth-round pick of the Lumberjacks in the 2011 USHL Futures Draft before being…
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MAG: “You Should Know” Mitch Eliot
In the latest issue of MiHockeyMag, we introduce you to Muskegon Lumberjacks defenseman Mitch Eliot. The Grosse Pointe native is the latest Perani’s Hockey World ‘You Should Know’ featured player – click here or on the image below to check it out in the digital edition of the magazine.
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Lumberjacks’ Trevor Hamilton commits to Penn State
By @MichaelCaples – The Muskegon Lumberjacks announced today that defenseman Trevor Hamilton has committed to Penn State. Hamilton, a Grosse Pointe Farms native, will join the Nittany Lions at the conclusion of his USHL career. “The hockey facilities (at Penn State) are top-notch, and Pegula Ice Arena is one of the best rinks in all…
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Lumberjacks affiliate Collin Adams commits to North Dakota
By @MichaelCaples – The Muskegon Lumberjacks announced today that one of their affiliate forwards has committed to a major university. Collin Adams, a Brighton native and Muskegon draftee, has committed to North Dakota of the National Collegiate Hockey Conference, following his junior career. “For me, choosing North Dakota is a dream come true,” Adams…
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Werenski, Connor taken high in NHL.com mock drafts
By @SKubus – NHL.com released a pair of mock drafts Monday afternoon for the 2015 NHL Entry Draft, and two Michigan natives appear high on the list. Grosse Pointe native Zach Werenski and Shelby Township’s Kyle Connor were chosen by writer Mike Morreale at No. 5 to the New Jersey Devils and No. 13…
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MAG: “You Should Know” Michael Latorella
In the latest issue of MiHockeyMag, we introduce you to Muskegon Lumberjacks goaltender Michael Latorella. The Macomb native is the latest Perani’s Hockey World ‘You Should Know’ featured player – click here or on the image below to check it out in the digital edition of the magazine.