Category: USHL
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Michigan prospects compete at USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game
By Nick Barnowski – The state of Michigan was well represented at the USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game Tuesday night. With many Michigan natives and connections featured, Team East defeated Team West, 7-4, in a high-scoring game at the Mystique Ice Center in Dubuque, Iowa. A five-goal first period for the East gave them a lead…
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Sam Miletic talks about his experience at the USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game
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By Nick Barnowski – Less than a year removed from playing high school hockey, Sam Miletic was one of six Michigan natives selected to compete in last night’s USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game in Dubuque, Iowa. Miletic, a West Bloomfield native and Cranbrook Kingswood alum, had the chance to skate in front of scouts from…
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Muskegon Lumberjacks acquire Livonia native Max Humitz
By @MichaelCaples – The Muskegon Lumberjacks announced a trade today that will bring another Michigan native back home. The USHL club acquired Livonia native Max Humitz in a swap with the Lincoln Stars. Humitz, 19, was a sixth-round pick of the Stars in the 2011 USHL Futures Draft. He played in 103 games with Lincoln…
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Six Michigan natives invited to USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game
By @MichaelCaples – The United States Hockey League and NHL Central Scouting announced today the players that have been selected to participate in the 2015 USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game in January. The game, which takes place Jan. 13 in Dubuque, Iowa, features players eligible for the 2015 NHL Draft. Six Michigan natives, along with four…
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IMS USA announces plan to renovate Flint ice arenas with goal of landing USHL franchise
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By Matt Mackinder – Even after a press conference Tuesday in Flint to announce a potential United States Hockey League team coming into the city down the road, questions still remain unanswered. IMS USA, a Florida-based manufacturing company, made it known today that it plans to spend up to $3 million updating Perani Arena and…
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MAG: “You Should Know” David Keefer
In the latest issue of MiHockeyMag, we introduce you to Muskegon Lumberjacks forward David Keefer. The Brighton 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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MiHockey’s ‘The Shift’ with Cooper Marody
Welcome to MiHockey’s new feature ‘The Shift’ – hockey questions for hockey players. In each ‘The Shift’ feature, we take you through the mindset of today’s hockey player through a question-and-answer session, profiling players from the NHL all the way down to youth travel hockey. MORE: See more ‘The Shift’ features here Our next featured player is…
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Eight Muskegon Lumberjacks players sign National Letters of Intent, commit to college hockey programs
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By @MichaelCaples – Yesterday, the Muskegon Lumberjacks officially announced that eight of their players have signed National Letters of Intent to commit to college hockey programs across the country. Ryker Killins (Ferris State), Joseph Cecconi (Michigan), Christian Wolanin (North Dakota), Jack Rowe (North Dakota), Matheson Iacopelli (Western Michigan), Griffen Molino (Western Michigan), Mason Jobst (Ohio…
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Mag: ‘You Should Know’ Christian Wolanin
In the latest issue of MiHockeyMag, we introduce you to Muskegon Lumberjacks defenseman Christian Wolanin – who just committed to North Dakota. The Rochester 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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Muskegon Lumberjacks goaltender Michael Latorella commits to Ohio State
By @MichaelCaples – The Muskegon Lumberjacks announced their 2014-15 roster today. They also announced that one of their new goalies has committed to Ohio State. Michael Latorella, a Macomb native and the USHL team’s new goaltender, has committed to the Buckeyes. The netminder previously played in the Honeybaked organization. “After taking my official visit…