Category: The Latest
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Zack Cisek named new Lake Superior State assistant coach
By @MichaelCaples – From South Bend to the Soo. The Lake Superior State hockey program announced today that Canton native Zack Cisek has been hired as the team’s new assistant coach. “I am ecstatic and grateful for the opportunity to join the rich tradition of Lake Superior State Laker Hockey,” Cisek said in a release…
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PHOTOS: The 2018 ‘Play With Purpose’ charity game in Plymouth
On Aug. 11, an impressive collection of hockey names arrived at USA Hockey Arena for the second annual ‘Play With Purpose’ charity game in honor of the late Mitchel Kiefer. Supporting causes that are battling distracted driving, players ranging from Mickey Redmond to Zach Werenski suited up for a friendly skate in Plymouth, organized…
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Recruiting: Rutger McGroarty commits to Notre Dame
By @MichaelCaples – One of the top 2004 birth-year players is off the board. Rutger McGroarty has announced his commitment to Notre Dame. The Honeybaked 14U forward announced Monday that he has verbally committed to Jeff Jackson and the Fighting Irish hockey program. “There is just no other place like it – I feel like…
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Controversial call keeps U.S. out of gold-medal game at Hlinka Gretzky Cup
By @MichaelCaples – It had the makings of a memorable hockey moment for a young group of Americans. Big comeback against rival Canada. ‘Michigan move’ goals. Gold-medal game appearance on the line at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup. Then, Canada forced overtime in the final second of regulation. On a goal that clearly shouldn’t have counted.…
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Outdoor hockey coming to Michigan International Speedway in January
By @MichaelCaples – This January, MIS will be turned into outdoor hockey rinks. The Michigan International Speedway announced today that for two weekends in the first month of 2019, the trick will host its inaugural ‘MIS Backyard Hockey Tournament and Winter Festival’ in the tri-oval. With the assistance of the Detroit Red Wings and the…
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2018 Warren Strelow National Team Goaltending Camp roster announced
By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey has announced the 27 goaltenders who have received invitations to the prestigious Warren Strelow National Team Goaltending Camp, which will take place in Plymouth from Aug. 14-17. The 11th annual Strelow Camp – named after the man who served as the goalie coach for the 1980 U.S. Olympic Men’s Ice…
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Dylan Larkin, Hockeytown’s hometown hero, signs long-term extension
By @MichaelCaples – He has quickly become the face of hockey in the state of Michigan. That certainly won’t be changing anytime soon with today’s big news. The Detroit Red Wings have signed Dylan Larkin to a five-year contract extension. “First, it’s a huge honor,” Larkin said Friday, less than an hour after the…
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Red Wings sign Dylan Larkin to five-year contract
By @StefanKubus – Dylan Larkin is staying right at home in Hockeytown for the foreseeable future. The Detroit Red Wings announced a five-year contract extension for the Waterford native and University of Michigan alum. The 22-year-old Larkin skated in all 82 games this past season and posted career highs in assists (47) and points (63),…
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Red Berenson to be inducted into U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame
By @MichaelCaples – It’s not often that a man with a Canadian birth certificate gets selected for the United States’ hockey hall. Red Berenson, however, has certainly earned the right to be one of the exceptions. Today, it was announced that the legendary University of Michigan head coach is a member of the U.S. Hockey…
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VIDEO: MiHockey Junior Reporter Zach takes on the Eastside Elite All-Star Classic
Zach, MiHockey’s new Junior Reporter, invaded the Eastside Elite All-Star Classic to ask the hard-hitting questions. Check out the video to see how the 9-year-old hockey player-turned-journalist fared while conducting groundbreaking interviews with the likes of Dylan Larkin, Todd Bertuzzi, Danny DeKeyser and more.