Category: Slideshow
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Naurato: Are you working hard or working smart?
Brandon Naurato – I was talking to a family the other day and I asked their 17-year-old a simple question: What are your plans for the summer when it comes to training on and off the ice? He said, “Coach, I’m working on my skating with a figure skating coach and I’m training with an…
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MAHA announces midget/high school split season pilot program
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By Michael Caples – Starting in the 2014-15 season, Midget A and AA players won’t necessarily have to decide between travel and high school hockey. The Michigan Amateur Hockey Association has announced a new pilot program for the upcoming year that will allow for Midget A and AA teams to compete in a new, earlier…
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USHL names Bob Fallen new commissioner
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By Michael Caples – The United States Hockey League has officially announced that Bob Fallen will be their new commissioner. Fallen, who previously oversaw U.S. trade marketing for Reebok-CCM Hockey, will assume commissioner duties when current commissioner Skip Prince retires later this spring. Fallen assumed his new role on June 1. Prince held the…
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Mini stick tournament being held to benefit the Ryan Fischer Legacy Scholarship
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By Michael Caples – As the hockey community raises money for a new scholarship created to remember the late Ryan Fischer, they’re holding an event that any hockey player would love to be a part of. On Saturday, July 19, there will be a mini stick hockey tournament at the Georgetown Ice Center in…
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Karmanos discusses future of Plymouth Whalers franchise, challenges fans
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By Michael Caples – PLYMOUTH – Friday’s press conference at Compuware Arena may have been called to discuss the Plymouth Whalers’ staff changes, but a main topic of conversation was about the team’s future, as well. With rumors circulating Michigan’s hockey scene about the potential of a sale or team relocation for the OHL…
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Plymouth Whalers announce organizational changes
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By Michael Caples – PLYMOUTH – The Plymouth Whalers held a press conference at Compuware Arena today to announce changes within their organization. The changes are as follows: Mark Craig has been hired as the new GM of the Whalers. Don Elland has been promoted to head coach of the Whalers. Joe Stefan has been promoted…
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Becky Allis, Brad Stebner named WCHA Postgraduate Scholarship recipients
By Michael Caples – The Western Collegiate Hockey Association announced their two WCHA Postgraduate Scholarship recipients today, and both of the student-athletes have strong ties to Michigan. Ohio State’s Becky Allis, a West Olive native, and Michigan Tech alum Brad Stebner are both receiving $7,500 grants from their former hockey conference to use for their…
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Michigan Mustangs gearing up for 2014 North American PowerHockey Cup
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By Michael Caples – The Michigan Mustangs are getting ready to represent our state at the 2014 North American PowerHockey Cup in Saint Paul, Minnesota. From July 21-24, the Mustangs – who are being sent by the Wheelchair Hockey League – will take on teams from Minnesota, Philadelphia, North Carolina, Toronto, Ottawa and Calgary. PowerHockey…
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Aidan Muir and Tyler Spezia up for USHL play of the year – find out how to vote for the Michigan natives
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By Michael Caples – The United States Hockey League is asking their fans to vote for what they believe was the play of the year from the 2013-14 season, and two of the plays came from Michigan natives. Aidan Muir, a Saline native who played for Victory Honda, scored a behind-the-back from-his-knees incredible goal in…
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Hockey Jobs: Meet Christy Hammond, community relations manager for the Red Wings
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By Alyssa Girardi – Amidst an early start to the summer for the Detroit Red Wings, a few weeks ago goaltender Jimmy Howard received national attention for his work off the ice. Kelly Rothe, a 20-year-old Eastern Michigan student, was planning to undergo a preventative double mastectomy after she tested positive for the BRCA-1…