Category: Slideshow
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PHOTOS: Muskegon Lumberjacks vs. NTDP Under-17 Team
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The new USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program Under-17 Team played in their first game Friday night, taking on in-state rival Muskegon in a USHL preseason game in Plymouth. The Lumberjacks gave the new NTDP squad a reality check, beating them 6-3 in their Red, White and Blue debut. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)
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NHL 17 provides the most robust virtual hockey experience to date
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By @StefanKubus – EA SPORTS returns with its latest hard-hitting installment in the long-running NHL video game series: NHL 17 (in stores and available digitally Tuesday, Sept. 13 on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One). With an array of new features and enhancements across the board, including the World Cup of Hockey, it certainly feels like…
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PHOTOS: 2016 Motor City Cup
The Motor City Cup serves as an annual ‘welcome back to hockey’ early-season tournament for many of Michigan’s top hockey teams. Check out MiHockey’s photos from Friday morning’s U18 AAA action at the Taylor Sportsplex, and congrats to the teams who emerged victorious in title games over the weekend: U18 Elite AAA – Fox Motors…
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MAG: “You Should Know” Patrick Khodorenko
In the latest edition of MiHockeyMag, we introduce you to Walnut Creek, Calif., native and longtime Michigan resident Patrick Khodorenko. The Honeybaked AAA product and USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program alum will start his college hockey career this fall at Michigan State University. A 2017 draft-eligible player, Khodorenko will be one to watch this…
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Connor Hellebuyck will wear No. 37 this season, honor the late Dan Snyder
By @MichaelCaples – The Winnipeg Jets/Atlanta Thrashers organization has kept the No. 37 jersey out of circulation since the passing of Dan Snyder 13 years ago. With the blessing of Snyder’s family, however, Connor Hellebuyck will now wear that number moving forward. The Jets posted today that Hellebuyck will be No. 37 on the…
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Red Wings, Darren Helm kick off team’s 2016-17 school assembly tour with stop in Birmingham
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By @MichaelCaples – With the help of Darren Helm, the Detroit Red Wings kicked off their seventh season of the Red Wings School Assembly Program by stopping at Holy Name School in Birmingham today. Helm and members of the Red Wings School Assembly Team talked to the student body about the importance of education, eating…
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WHL’s Saskatoon Blades to hold ‘Thank You, Mr. Hockey’ Day
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By @StefanKubus – The late Gordie Howe grew up in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and now the city and Western Hockey League team stationed there have big plans to honor Mr. Hockey this season. On Wednesday, the city of Saskatoon officially announced September 25th, 2016 as Thank You, Mr. Hockey Day. The day is set to begin with a private ceremony…
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Red Wings announce 2016 NHL Prospect Tournament roster
By @MichaelCaples – The Red Wings have announced their roster for the upcoming 2016 NHL Prospect Tournament in Traverse City, and there are plenty of names for the Hockeytown faithful to see in preseason hockey action. Notable participants include Evgeny Svechnikov, Dylan Sadowy, Tyler Bertuzzi, Givani Smith and Filip Hronek. The team’s free-agent invitees…
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PHOTOS: Top bantam major teams compete in 2016 Little Caesars Fall Classic
On Labor Day weekend, some of the top bantam major teams in North America gathered in Port Huron for the annual Little Caesars Fall Classic. Hosted by the Little Caesars 14U AAA team (coached by Kris Draper) the invite-only tournament featured 16 teams – including six of the top eight-ranked U.S. teams and two of…
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VIDEO: Norris, Pastujov talk about upcoming NTDP U18 year
Josh Norris and Michael Pastujov talk about the upcoming 2016-17 season – their second campaign with USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program. Norris (Oxford native, Oakland Jr. Grizzlies alum) and Pastujov (Bradenton, Fla., Honeybaked alum) are both committed to the University of Michigan following their stay in Plymouth with the NTDP. The two talk about…