Category: The Latest
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Recruiting: Trevor Adams commits to Air Force
By @MichaelCaples – Trevor Adams is one step closer to living out one of his hockey dreams. The Muskegon native announced over the weekend that he has committed to Air Force, securing a spot with college hockey program that will certainly set him up for success away from the ice, as well as on it.…
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‘Autograph ticket’ info announced for Stars and Stripes Showdown
By @MichaelCaples – Starting at 10 a.m. tomorrow (Tuesday), fans attending the Stars and Stripes Showdown charity game in Plymouth can secure their chance to get autographs from four of the biggest names participating. Fans can purchase ‘autograph tickets’ to get some ink from Dylan Larkin, Jimmy Howard, Patrick Kane and Auston Matthews after…
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Bode Wilde signs with Saginaw Spirit
By @MichaelCaples – Birmingham native Bode Wilde knows where he will be playing hockey next season. Today, the Saginaw Spirit announced that they have signed Wilde to an OHL Standard Player Agreement. Wilde, a second-round pick of the New York Islanders in this summer’s NHL Draft, spent the last two seasons with USA Hockey’s National…
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From Quebec to Williamsport: Chase Mazey is living a multi-sport athlete’s dream
By @MichaelCaples – Like most kids his age, Chase “Bubba” Mazey is full of comments like “it’s awesome” and “it’s special.” When you ask his dad similar questions, however, he chokes up with emotion. That’s because Chris Mazey understands how special of a time it is for his son and the rest of the…
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2018 All-American Prospects Game roster announced
By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey has announced the 42 players on the roster for the 2018 All-American Prospects Game at the Xcel Energy Center in Minnesota on Sept. 19. It’s not a strong group of Michigan natives; Northville’s Nick Robertson will be carrying the Great Lakes State flag on his own. Nineteen of the players…
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Griffins announce 2018-19 promotional schedule
By @MichaelCaples – The Grand Rapids Griffins have announced the team’s 2018-19 promotional schedule, and per usual, the marketing team for the AHL team is killing it. This year’s highlights include giveaway items of tumblers (Nov. 3), power banks (Dec. 1), Bluetooth speakers (Dec. 29), plaid hats (Jan. 12), Rubik’s cubes (Jan. 19) and…
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Charity game to take place at Orchard Lake St. Mary’s this Sunday
By @MichaelCaples – Kyle LaVergne is hoping his extended hockey family can help out a loved one this weekend. On Sunday, the Waterford native is hosting a charity game at Orchard Lake St. Mary’s to raise money for Kara Marmion, his best friend’s mother. ‘Kara’s Game’ will begin at 1:30 p.m. on the campus…
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Recruiting: Hunter Brzustewicz commits to Michigan
By @MichaelCaples – From black and gold to Maize and Blue. Hunter Brzustewicz has announced his verbal commitment to the University of Michigan. A 2004 birth-year player, Brzustewicz is regarded as one of the top defensemen in his class. “I picked Michigan because it’s a great school and close to home,” Brzustewicz told MiHockey. “When…
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PHOTOS: 2018 Eastside Elite Championship Game
They were short a few guys, but in the end, it didn’t keep Tattoos By Loaf from defending its title. The Larkin family-led squad prevailed over War Water Brewery in the 2018 Eastside Elite Championship Game on Aug. 8, giving Tattoos by Loaf its second EEHL title in as many summer-hockey seasons. Robbie Beydoun filled…
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Five Michigan girls set to compete for U.S. in upcoming series with Canada
By @MichaelCaples – From Aug. 16-19, two Team USA squads will be battling their Canadian rivals, and four Michigan natives will be taking part in the competition. Selected from the field of participants at the USA Hockey Women’s National Festival, the 2018 U.S. Under-18 and Under-22 Women’s Select Teams will each play a three-game…