Category: The Latest
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Under-17 Four Nations Cup brings some of the best in the world to Plymouth this week
By @StefanKubus – This week, some of the best young hockey players in the world will be skating at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth. Teams from Slovakia, Switzerland and Russia are joining host USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program Under-17 Team for the 2018 Under-17 Four Nations Cup, which takes place Tuesday through Saturday. Players…
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PHOTOS: NTDP Under-18 Team vs. Youngstown Phantoms
Check out MiHockey’s photos from the Youngstown Phantoms’ visit to Plymouth on Friday night. The NTDP Under-18 Team rallied back from a 3-0 deficit in the third period, taking a 4-3 lead before Youngstown ended up forcing overtime and winning in the extra period. Northville native Christian Stoever recorded 33 saves in the Phantoms’…
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Recruiting: Logan Neaton commits to UMass Lowell
By @MichaelCaples – Following in Connor Hellebuyck’s footsteps doesn’t seem like such a bad idea. Sunday evening, Brighton native Logan Neaton announced his commitment to UMass Lowell, the same school that Hellebuyck, a Commerce native, thrived at before becoming joining the Winnipeg Jets organization. Neaton played for Brighton High School before embarking on a…
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PHOTOS: Norris scores in 3-on-3 OT to give Wolverines ‘win’ over Minnesota
The University of Michigan and the University of Minnesota played to a 2-2 tie on Friday, but the Wolverines got the unofficial win. That’s because Josh Norris scored in the three-on-three overtime period to give Michigan the extra point in the Big Ten standings and send the Yost Ice Arena faithful home seeing their…
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NMU goaltender Atte Tolvanen scores in Wildcats’ win over Tech
By @MichaelCaples – They always say you never know what to expect in a rivalry game. Certainly held true Friday night at the Berry Events Center, as Northern Michigan beat Michigan Tech 5-3…with goaltender Atte Tolvanen scoring the final goal for NMU. At the 18:53 mark of the third period, the reigning WCHA goaltender…
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MiHockey’s 2018-19 High School Hockey Team Outlooks
Who will be left standing when all is said and done on March 9? The quest for a state championship is underway for Michigan’s high school hockey programs. Here are MiHockey’s team-by-team outlooks for the 2018-19 campaign. We wish all of the teams the best of luck as they progress through their seasons, and…
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Larkin’s OT winner saves Red Wings from total collapse against Maple Leafs
By @MichaelCaples – It was almost a total collapse – again. Two days after letting a two-goal lead against the Tampa Bay Lightning slip through their fingers, the Red Wings lost a three-goal lead against the Maple Leafs Thursday night in Toronto. Another game needing extra time to decide a winner, but this time…
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Trenton hockey players join Red Wings for holiday shopping spree, get surprises along the way (with photos)
By @MichaelCaples – DETROIT – For the 2018 edition of the team’s annual Hometown Holiday Assist, the Red Wings found a way to incorporate some local youth hockey players – and give them quite the surprise at the same time. Players from the Trenton Hockey Association were invited to the Meijer in Detroit to…
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Eight Michigan names invited to USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game
By @MichaelCaples – The USHL and NHL Central Scouting have announced the rosters for the upcoming 2019 USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game, and there are plenty of Michigan names invited. Eight players with Michigan ties – including three natives – will take part in the prestigious event that serves as an annual showcase for top…
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Team USA’s World Junior preliminary roster announced
By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey has announced its preliminary roster for the upcoming World Junior Championship, and Michigan will be well-represented. This year’s 2019 International Ice Hockey Federation World Junior Championship will take place in Vancouver and Victoria, British Columbia. It takes place from Dec. 26, 2018 through Jan. 5, 2019. Detroit native John…