Category: Slideshow
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City of Rockford, Mich., changes name to “Griffinville” for next two weeks
By @MichaelCaples – When the puck drops on the Grand Rapids Griffins vs. Rockford (Ill.) IceHogs series tomorrow, one Michigan city wants the world to know just what side they’re on. The City of Rockford, Mich., announced today that for the next two weeks, they are to be known as “Griffinville.” The “Griffinville” city council…
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MiHockey’s 2015 USHL Draft Tracker – Day 2
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By @MichaelCaples and @SKubus – Today marks Day 2 of the USHL Draft, as the top junior league in the U.S. conducts Phase Two of their annual selection process. Top ’95 through ’99 birth-year players are hearing their names called today, and MiHockey is watching for all the Michigan natives and the Muskegon Lumberjacks’ selections (in…
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MAG: “You Should Know” Austin Alger
In the latest issue of MiHockeyMag, we introduce you to Cranbrook Kingswood captain Austin Alger. The Miami University commit 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 2015 USHL Draft Tracker – Day 1
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By @MichaelCaples – Today marks Day 1 of the USHL Draft, as the top junior league in the U.S. conducts Phase One of their annual selection process. The top ’99 birth-year players are hearing their names called today, and MiHockey is watching for all the Michigan natives and the Muskegon Lumberjacks’ selections (in italics). First…
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WCHA announces 2015-16 composite schedule; see the highlights for the Michigan schools
By @SKubus – Once again, the Western Collegiate Hockey Association league champion will be crowned here in Michigan. The WCHA announced its composite schedule for its 64th campaign Monday afternoon and, among several other highlights, the Final Five will return to Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids for the 2015-16 season. The WCHA collectively will play a minimum of 64 nonconference…
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Team USA off to a 3-0 start at World Championships after today’s win over Russia
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Your browser does not support iframes. By @MichaelCaples – They might not be the most talented team USA Hockey had the possibility of fielding, but so far, they are certainly getting the job done. Team USA, going up against some of the world’s best at the 2015 IIHF World Championship, currently holds a 3-0-0-0 record…
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Babcock, Holland talk about what’s next and who’s next while visiting Griffins game
By Pat Evans – GRAND RAPIDS – Mike Babcock was doing his job Sunday at the Grand Rapids Griffins series-clinching win against the Toronto Marlies. The Detroit Red Wings head coach was in the upper level above the stands watching prospects alongside general manager Ken Holland, with whom he drove to the game with.…
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USHL Draft set for tonight and tomorrow
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By @MichaelCaples – Today and tomorrow, a new wave of talented youth hockey players will hear their names called by United States Hockey League clubs. The USHL Draft, which is broken into two phases, will take place tonight and tomorrow morning. Hundreds of players will be selected by 16 of the 17 USHL member…
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Griffins complete historic series comeback with Game 5 win over Marlies
Photos by Amanda O’Toole/MiHockey By Pat Evans – GRAND RAPIDS – Despite facing a two-game deficit against the Toronto Marlies heading into their homestand last Wednesday, the Grand Rapids Griffins are heading to the American Hockey League Western Conference semifinals. Grand Rapids won three straight games, including Sunday’s 3-1 victory, to become just the 11th…
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Griffins avoid elimination once again by beating Marlies 5-4 Saturday (with photos)
By Pat Evans – GRAND RAPIDS – Two games don’t win a best-of-five series, a message Grand Rapids Griffins head coach Jeff Blashill sent to his players following a 5-4 win against Toronto Saturday at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids. The message is the same as the one he relayed to the team…