Category: Slideshow
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Former U of D Jesuit stars land spots on college rosters
By Ben Fleck – Former University of Detroit Jesuit hockey standouts and brothers Evan and Matthew Moore, along with Mac Olson, will all be taking their game to the collegiate level. After successful high school and juniors’ careers, the former Cubs are ready for the collegiate game. Evan Moore, a native of Grosse Pointe Park,…
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Three more Michigan Warriors moving to the college ranks
By Stefan Kubus – The Michigan Warriors continue to pump out collegiate athletes, as three more players have been awarded scholarships to play Division III college hockey. In the fall, forward Bobby Bodette will suit up for Adrian College, defenseman Ben Gislason is set to play for St. Olaf College, and Gislason’s fellow defenseman Derek…
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Special DElivery: Weighing in on the Hudson River Rivalry
By Darren Eliot – Make no mistake: the New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils are rivals, bound by geography and defined by history. Proximity is obvious looking across the Hudson and looking at the standings every year and seeing the two teams battle six times annually in the regular season as part of the…
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MWJHL – an AAU-sanctioned Junior league – to begin in 2012-13
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By Stefan Kubus – Beginning in 2012-13, the Midwest Junior Hockey League (MWJHL) will become a regular entity in the junior hockey realm. An official press release was sent out late Thursday night to announce the league’s affiliation with the American Athletic Union (AAU). The league is expected to start its inaugural season with 14…
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Muskegon Lumberjacks draft recap: Paul Bunyan would be proud
By Stefan Kubus – If the myth of Paul Bunyan set the standard in size for lumberjacks, then the Muskegon Lumberjacks did their very best to honor the monstrous giant at the 2012 USHL Entry Draft on Tuesday. Of the 16 prospects that Muskegon selected, 11 of them are over 6 feet tall. The Jacks…
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Trenton’s Calderone 1st overall in USHL Draft; list of all MI players selected
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Here’s a look at the Michigan natives selected in tonight’s USHL Draft. 1st overall – Tony Calderone – Trenton (Victory Honda Midget Major) It didn’t take long for a Michigan native to pop up on the USHL Draft board. Tony Calderone, a Trenton native, was selected first overall by the Sioux Falls Stampede. Calderone scored…
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Dearborn native A.J. White commits to UMass Lowell
By Ryan Zuke – Defenseman A.J. White has committed to play Division 1 hockey for UMass Lowell for the 2012-13 season after spending two seasons in the North American Hockey League. The Dearborn native scored 28 goals and added 22 assists last season playing for the Michigan Warriors. White, 20, finished with 85 points and…
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Meet Lidstrom, Cleary and Horcoff at Warrior/Brine tent sale
From May 17-20, Warrior and Brine will be offering athletes some great deals, just outside their headquarters in Warren. Check out the attached flyer for more information on the first-time event – one that seems well worth checking out. Guest appearances include: Nick Lidstrom – autograph session at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, May 18. Dan…
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Special DElivery: Preds, Flyers mentally drained for second round
By Darren Eliot – The physical part of this post-season has been compelling in a gladiators-sort-of-way. With all of the shot blocking going on, it is safe to say that the flamingo is an extinct species in today’s game. On the mental side of the equation, I found it intriguing – and almost predictable –…
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Special DElivery: Playoff sacrifices have never been more important
By Darren Eliot – Much has gone into a playoff season that has surprised many. Certainly, parity has played a part in early round exits of top seeds, where the “work harder/give more” mantra is enough to make a difference. The Western Conference is evidence of that, as both coaches, Dave Tippet in Phoenix and…