Category: Slideshow
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Michigan Mustangs’ hosting of U.S. PowerHockey Championship a success despite end result
By @StefanKubus – The Michigan Mustangs played host to the 2015 U.S. PowerHockey Championship for the first time ever July 16-18 at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth, and they nearly left as two-time national champions. The Mustangs just fell short of the 2015 national crown, ultimately losing to the Minnesota Selects in the championship game,…
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Jim Craig is selling his ‘Miracle’ memorabilia
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By @MichaelCaples – Want to own a piece of hockey history? You can, for a (hefty) price. Jim Craig, goaltender for the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team, is selling some of his most prized possessions – like his gold medal, game-worn jerseys and the iconic U.S. flag that was wrapped around him after he…
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Five U.S. cities still in contention for hosting 2018 World Juniors; Detroit not on the list
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By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey announced today the five cities that are finalists in contention for hosting the 2018 IIHF World Junior Championship, but Detroit wasn’t one of them. USA Today’s Kevin Allen (A Michigan native and resident) had reported in February that Detroit was one possible location for the prestigious international tournament, but per…
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Catching up with Flint Firebirds goalie Alex Nedeljkovic
By Matt Mackinder – As the Flint Firebirds get set to start their maiden voyage in the Ontario Hockey League this fall, leadership will be a major factor to any success the team may taste. Alex Nedeljkovic, who already has three stellar seasons under his belt with the Plymouth Whalers, will undoubtedly be one…
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Red Wings’ 2015 HockeyFest at Joe Louis Arena set for Sept. 13
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By @MichaelCaples – The Detroit Red Wings have released ticket information and a list of activities for this year’s edition of their annual ‘HockeyFest’ event at Joe Louis Arena. HockeyFest, presented by Coke Zero and Meijer, offers player and alumni meet-and-greets and a chance to play alongside and interact with current players through various…
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Red Wings sign Tomas Jurco to a two-year contract
By @MichaelCaples – The Red Wings addressed signing the last of their restricted free agents on Friday, inking Tomas Jurco to a two-year contract. Jurco, 22, skated in 63 games with Detroit in 2014-15 – his first full professional season. In that timeframe, he recorded 18 points (three goals and 15 assists), along with…
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It’s time to bring an end to ‘zombie hockey’
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By @StefanKubus – At the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association Summer Meeting, two prominent USA Hockey executives called for an end to “zombie hockey” and “over-scripted” practices. Bob Mancini, Regional manager for the American Development Model and a former college and OHL head coach, said with some youth teams are playing upward of 75 games per season, the importance of…
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Ron Hayes retires from Plymouth’s famed ‘Learn-to-Skate’ program after 40 years, but his impact will live on
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By @MichaelCaples – Over the past four decades, Ron Hayes has served as the head of the ‘Learn-to-Skate’ program for the Plymouth Canton Hockey Association. During that timeframe, he has taught many future NHL and college hockey players how to stand on the ice and eventually fly across it. Yet the most telling impact…
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Checking in with White Lake native Dan Milan
By @StefanKubus – White Lake native Dan Milan isn’t exactly sure where he’s going to wind up next season, but that doesn’t bother him. Milan, 23, wrapped up the 2014-15 campaign with the Wichita Thunder of the ECHL – his first full ECHL season – recording 17 points and 178 penalty minutes in 70 games.…
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Leaders expect increased participation in midget split-season option for Year 2
By @MichaelCaples – Last fall, the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association began a pilot program for the midget age level that offered a ‘split season’ schedule so that players could skate with a travel team before joining their high school team. After having 27 teams participate in Year 1, organizers are expecting an even better showing…