Category: USHL
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NTDP Under-18 Team picks up second straight win over Michigan
By Michael Caples – ANN ARBOR – Last year, the U.S. NTDP Under-18 Team beat the Michigan Wolverines for the first time in program history. On Thursday night, they did it again. With two goals in the final minute of regulation, and an overtime strike from Alex Tuch, the NTDP pulled off a come-from-behind…
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Lumberjacks forward Marody commits to Michigan
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By Michael Caples – The Muskegon Lumberjacks announced today that forward Cooper Marody has committed to the University of Michigan following his USHL career. Marody, a Brighton native, is currently in his first season with the Lumberjacks, and ranks second on the team with 16 points. “Ever since I was growing up, I’ve always wanted…
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Photos: NTDP U17s vs. Tri-City Storm
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MiHockey checked out the NTDP U17 team at the Ann Arbor Ice Cube on Nov. 22, as they played host to a Tri-City Storm USHL squad that features many Michigan natives. (Photos by Andrew Knapik/MiHockey)
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Blackhawks sign Whalers forward Ryan Hartman
By Michael Caples – The Chicago Blackhawks officially inked one of their home-grown products today. Plymouth Whalers forward Ryan Hartman, a West Dundee, Ill. native, signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Original Six club. Hartman, also an NTDP alum, currently leads the Whalers in points, with 21 in 20 games. In 76 career…
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Lumberjacks acquire Rochester Hills native Blake Christensen
By Michael Caples – The Muskegon Lumberjacks made a trade today that brings another Michigan product back to the Mitten. The USHL club acquired forward Blake Christensen, a native of Rochester Hills, from the Youngstown Phantoms. Muskegon sent affiliate forward James Winkler, their third-round pick in the 2014 USHL Phase One Draft and their sixth-round…
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Matt Iacopelli named USHL’s CCM Co-Forward of the Week
By Michael Caples – The United States Hockey League announced their players of the week today, and Brownstown native Matt Iacopelli’s name popped up. The Muskegon Lumberjacks forward was named the league’s CCM Co-Forward of the Week, sharing the award with Brandon Hawkins of the Sioux City Musketeers. Iacopelli, a Western Michigan commit, recorded four…
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Team USA’s World Junior A Challenge roster announced
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USA Hockey announced their 22-man roster for the upcoming World Junior A Challenge that takes place from Nov. 4-10 in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. The entire roster is built from current United States Hockey League participants. Four Michigan natives were selected for the squad, while Muskegon Lumberjacks forward Connor Hurley was also selected. Team USA…
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Josh Jacobs ready for draft season, college hockey future
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By Nick Barnowski – Despite being a year away from hitting the ice for the Michigan State Spartans, defenseman Josh Jacobs has already had some help from a former player who donned the Green and White along his journey. “I look up to Torey Krug a lot,” the 17-year-old said. “I’ve gotten a couple…
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Team Johnson tops Team Mullen at All-American Prospects Game in Pittsburgh
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By Stefan Kubus – PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The best that the United States has to offer was on display Thursday night in Pittsburgh at CONSOL Energy Center for the CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game. Pittsburgh served as the event’s second host, with the event originating in Buffalo last year. Team Mullen (coached by NHL Hall…
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Muskegon Lumberjacks announce official 2013-14 roster, affiliate list
The USHL’s Muskegon Lumberjacks announced their official roster for the 2013-14 season today, along with their affiliate list. Here is the 2013-14 Lumberjacks’ roster: Goaltenders Jordan Uhelski – Flint, Michigan Eric Schierhorn – Anchorage, Alaska Defensemen Tommy Panico – Wall, New Jersey (University of Massachusetts-Lowell commit) Chaz Switzer – Muskegon, Michigan Connor Frantti – Spring…