Category: Slideshow
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Zatkoff, Kennedy take home AHL awards
By Michael Caples – The American Hockey League announced both monthly and weekly awards yesterday, and some Michigan connections were included in the recipients. Jeff Zatkoff, a Detroit native and goaltender for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, was named the league’s CCM/AHL Goaltender of the Month for November. Meanwhile, former Spartans standout Tim Kennedy was named the…
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CCHA Players of the Week – Dec. 3
The Central Collegiate Hockey Association named Washington, Mich., native Austin Czarnik of the Miami RedHawks their player of the week today. Here are the league nominations for their weekly honors: Postgame® Offensive Player of the Week Austin Czarnik, MIA So., F (Washington, MI) Czarnik scored a goal, had two assists and was the Perani Cup…
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The latest college hockey poll – Dec. 3
USCHO released their weekly college hockey poll today, with New Hampshire taking the top spot. MiHockey editor Michael Caples has been one of the voters in the poll since the beginning of last season, and we figured it was about time we shared his poll to see how it stacks up with the rest of…
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Adam Almquist earns his spot on Grand Rapids blue line
By Kyle Kujawa – Adam Almquist is used to surpassing expectations. Entering his first season in North America, Almquist was a bit of a wildcard. As a unit, the Grand Rapids Griffins defense had only two returning full-time members – Brendan Smith and Brian Lashoff. The team added veterans Nathan Paetsch and Brennan Evans to…
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Weekend college recaps: Spartans, Lakers swept, while Broncos win both against NMU
A look around the college hockey scene in Michigan from the past weekend. Ferris State takes Game 1, Michigan takes Game 2 in shootout Friday night’s game featured goals from five different Bulldogs, and a big game from C.J. Motte. The Ferris State goaltender made 27 saves en route to a 5-0 shutout against the…
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Wolverines tie Bulldogs in regulation, pick up extra point in shootout
By Matt Slovin – BIG RAPIDS – On the heels of an embarrassing 5-0 loss to Ferris State on Friday night, the Michigan Wolverines overcame an early goal allowed to defeat the Bulldogs in a shootout after playing to a 3-3 tie. Ferris State scored less than a minute into the series finale when Jason…
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Buckeyes earn road sweep of Spartans with 3-1 win Saturday night
By Stefan Kubus – EAST LANSING – As expected, it was another goaltending duel Saturday night in East Lansing. And for the second straight night, the Buckeyes prevailed. Ohio State senior goaltender Brady Hjelle made 22 saves – earning the game’s first star for the second night in a row – and freshman forward Tyler…
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Jimmy Howard enjoying time with family, but ready to get back to work
By Michael Caples – LIVONIA – Jimmy Howard stopped by the Perani’s Hockey World store in Livonia today to spend time with fans during a Warrior Hockey demo day event. The Red Wings’ goaltender, along with his new crease partner Jonas Gustavsson, spent multiple hours greeting hockey fans, signing autographs, and posing for photos. Warren-based…
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Wolverines’ road woes continue, lose to Ferris State 5-0
By Matt Slovin – BIG RAPIDS – Ferris State used a massive second period to propel itself to a 5-0 league win over visiting Michigan on Friday night. The Wolverines’ loss dropped their road record to a disappointing 0-3-1. Chances didn’t come easy for either team in the first period. But according to both Michigan…