Category: The Latest
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Dearborn native John Vigilante passes away at age 33
By @MichaelCaples – He was known as an impressive player on the ice, and he was making his mark on the coaching side soon after. However you knew him, he will be missed. John Vigilante has passed away. He was 33. A Dearborn native, Vigilante played for USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program before four…
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Chris Chelios leaving Red Wings organization to return home to Chicago
By @StefanKubus – The Detroit Red Wings will be without Hall of Famer and former Red Wings defenseman Chris Chelios on their staff. Chelios, 56, announced Thursday morning that he is leaving the organization to return to his hometown of Chicago in order to be closer to family. Chelios issued the following statement via the…
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PHOTOS/VIDEO: The 2018 PowerHockey Cup
Check out MiHockey’s video and photos from the opening ceremonies and the first game of the 2018 North American PowerHockey Cup, which was held at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth.
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John Gruden named assistant coach of New York Islanders
By @MichaelCaples – John Gruden is moving to Long Island. The New York Islanders announced today that Gruden – a Ferris State, Detroit Vipers and Grand Rapids Griffins alum and former coach of both the USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program and the Flint Firebirds – is the team’s new assistant coach. Gruden, 48, guided…
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2018 Eastside Elite All-Star Game set for July 26
By @StefanKubus – Mark your calendars; the annual Eastside Elite All-Star Game is almost here. League founder and Chesterfield native Steve Oleksy has announced that four teams of the Eastside Elite League’s very best will square off on Thursday, July 26 at the Mount Clemens Ice Arena. This year, each of the four teams will…
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Second annual ‘Play With Purpose’ charity game set for Aug. 11 at USA Hockey Arena
By @MichaelCaples – There will be some big names coming through Plymouth this August – and for a good cause. The second annual ‘Play With Purpose’ charity hockey game will be taking place inside USA Hockey Arena on Aug. 11 at 4 p.m., as people gather to support a hockey-centric effort to make our world…
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VIDEO: Madison Packer brings NWHL’s Isobel Cup to Little Caesars Arena
On July 2, Detroit native, Little Caesars alum and NWHL champion Madison Packer made a visit to Little Caesars Arena during her time with the Isobel Cup.
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Jared Nightingale joins NTDP as intern assistant coach
By @MichaelCaples – Jared Nightingale’s moving a lot closer to home. After concluding a 13-year professional career and spending one season for the USHL’s Omaha Lancers as an assistant coach, the Jackson native has accepted a new role in Plymouth. Nightingale will be an intern assistant coach for USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program in…
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Three Michigan names selected for U.S. Under-17 Select Team
By @MichaelCaples – At the conclusion of the Boys Select 16 Player Development Camp today, USA Hockey has announced its roster for the upcoming Five Nations Tournament in Slovakia. The following Michigan names have been selected to compete as part of the 2018 U.S. Under-17 Men’s Select Team: Tanner Dickinson – Oakland Jr. Grizzlies 16U…
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NTDP announces full 2018-19 schedule
By @MichaelCaples – A few days after announcing the college hockey programs that will be coming through Plymouth this upcoming season, USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program has revealed its full 2018-19 season. Key dates: The new Under-17 Team (featuring Michigan natives Tanner Latsch and Jacob Truscott) begins play with USHL games against the Madison…