Category: Slideshow
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Chasing The Dream: NAHL Top Prospects Tournament gives players ‘a shot’ in Plymouth
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A version of this article originally appeared in the February issue of MiHockeyMag. By Michael Caples – Often times, the tales of budding stars’ hockey journeys are romanticized and celebrated. Just three months ago, Zach Werenski graced the cover of MiHockeyMag, as we talked about how he made a trek through youth hockey, USA Hockey’s…
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2017 MAHA State Playoffs officially begin today
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By @MichaelCaples – February 27 marks the official start date of the 2017 Michigan Amateur Hockey Association State Playoffs, as the Tier I girls’ tournaments get underway in Taylor. Check out the list below for all the dates for specific age groups and divisions (click to expand), as well as when the championship game for…
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Red Wings ink Nick Jensen to two-year extension
By @StefanKubus – Nick Jensen is staying in Detroit for the foreseeable future. The Red Wings re-signed the defenseman to a two-year contract extension Monday. The deal is reportedly worth $800,000 in 2017-18 and $825,000 in 2018-19. Jensen, 26, would have become an unrestricted free agent at the end of this season. He has posted…
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Red Wings recall Drew Miller, Jared Coreau from Grand Rapids
By @StefanKubus – Forward Drew Miller and goaltender Jared Coreau are rejoining the Detroit Red Wings. The Red Wings announced a pair of roster moves Monday morning that saw the pair recalled from AHL affiliate Grand Rapids. Since being waived and sent down, the 33-year-old Miller had notched two goals and one assist in seven…
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WCHA playoff match-ups are set
By @MichaelCaples – With the conclusion of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association’s regular season last night, the WCHA postseason tournament is officially set to begin. The top four teams in the WCHA will now host best-of-three quarterfinal match-ups at their home rinks. Here is what the first round of the WCHA tournament looks like: No.…
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Muskegon goaltender Keith Petruzzelli scores a goal
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By @MichaelCaples – On Friday night, Muskegon Lumberjacks goaltender Keith Petruzzelli’s name appeared in an unusual spot on the scoresheet. The goal column. The ‘Jacks netminder fired the puck the length of the ice into the opposing team’s empty net in the closing seconds of his team’s 4-1 victory over the Madison Capitols. What…
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Red Wings trade Tomas Jurco to Chicago for a third-round pick
By @MichaelCaples – The Red Wings announced today that they have sent Tomas Jurco to Chicago via trade. Detroit acquires the Blackhawks’ third-round pick in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft in exchange for the 24-year-old forward. Jurco skated in 159 games with the Wings since 2013-14, recording 39 points and 46 penalty minutes. He was…
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Recruiting: Justin Misiak commits to Michigan Tech
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By @MichaelCaples – Justin Misiak has found his next hockey team, and he will be coming back to his home state. The St. Clair Shores native and forward with the NAHL’s Austin Bruins has committed to Michigan Tech. “It’s exciting to be committed,” Misiak said, via the NAHL. “It’s a dream come true. All the…
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VIDEO: High school hockey captains discuss their all-time favorite player
When some of this year’s high school hockey captains came through the MiHockey offices for our season preview, we sat them down for a series of questions. Here are all of their answers to our third question of, ‘Who is your favorite hockey player?’
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Hilary Knight talks growing girls’ hockey, upcoming Women’s Worlds in Plymouth
By @StefanKubus – Some of the game’s most prominent names in USA Hockey talked growing the game Wednesday afternoon as part of Hockey Week Across America. Arguably the biggest name in the women’s game, Hilary Knight, spoke about the excitement currently surrounding girls’ and women’s hockey. A two-time Olympic silver medalist and six-time IIHF Women’s…