Category: NTDP
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USA Hockey Arena, MHSAA extend high school hockey tournament partnership
By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey Arena will continue to be the final destination for high school hockey programs for the foreseeable future. The Michigan High School Athletic Association and USA Hockey have agreed on a five-year extension of their agreement, keeping the high school state semifinals and finals in Plymouth. “The MHSAA is excited…
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USA Hockey announces U18 Select Team for Ivan Hlinka tournament
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By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey has announced its roster for the U.S. Under-18 Select Team that will represent the Red, White and Blue at the Ivan Hlinka Memorial Cup Tournament. The following Michigan names will compete in the Czech Republic and Slovakia for the tournament, which takes place Aug. 7-12. Christian Krygier –…
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Check out NHL Network’s Fourth of July schedule
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By @MichaelCaples – We’re not suggesting that you spend your Fourth of July inside on the couch, but, you might want to fire up your DVR at the very least. NHL Network is going to have quite the Fourth of July broadcast schedule, celebrating some recent feats (and one not-so-recent) for the Red, White…
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Logan Cockerill selected by the New York Islanders in the 2017 NHL Draft
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By @MichaelCaples – Brighton native Logan Cockerill has a new team to get to know. The NTDP Under-18 Team forward was selected by the New York Islanders in the seventh round of the 2017 NHL Draft Saturday in Chicago. Cockerill, heading to Boston University in the fall, played for the Oakland Jr. Grizzlies and Belle…
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Josh Norris selected by San Jose at No. 19 overall in the 2017 Draft
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By @MichaelCaples – Josh Norris will be skating in Ann Arbor next fall, but soon after, he may skating in San Jose. The Sharks selected Norris, a University of Michigan commit, in the first round of the 2017 NHL Draft Friday night in Chicago. “It’s a dream come true,” Norris said on the NBC Sports…
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NHL, USA Hockey and USHL announce new partnership
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By @MichaelCaples – Three major hockey institutions in the United States are joining forces to help hockey development and marketing efforts moving forward. The NHL, USA Hockey and the USHL have announced a multi-year partnership “geared toward maximizing developmental and business opportunities throughout the country.” The long-term agreement will provide financial support and other resources…
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USA Hockey announces invitees for World Junior summer showcase; nine Michigan natives make list
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By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey announced today the roster for its 2017 World Junior Summer Showcase, which will take place at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth from July 29 through Aug. 5. New to this summer is the fact that Team USA and Team Canada will play three times instead of just once – the…
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Seth Appert named new head coach of the NTDP
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By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey has announced that Ferris State alum Seth Appert is the new head coach of the National Team Development Program in Plymouth. Appert, who will take over the NTDP Under-18 Team for the 2017-18 season, previously held the position of head coach at RPI for 11 seasons. He is currently serving…
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PHOTOS: The 2017 Warren Strelow National Team Goaltending Camp
The 2017 edition of the USA Hockey Warren Strelow National Team Goaltending Camp took place in Plymouth over this last weekend; check out MiHockey’s photos from some of the on and off-ice action. For a story about the annual camp, click here. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey) Here’s the list of Michigan names participating: Logan Neaton…
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Fenton native Drew DeRidder to join NTDP U18 Team next season; Chicago netminder Jon Mor coming, too
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By @MichaelCaples – Drew DeRidder’s coming back home. The Fenton native will be joining USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program Under-18 Team for the 2017-18 season. He and Highland Park, Ill., native Jon Mor will be the new-look goaltending tandem for the NTDP in the upcoming campaign. DeRidder, a Michigan State commit, was called up…