Category: The Latest
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PHOTOS/VIDEO: Team USA scores four in third to stun Russia at U18 Five Nations
By @MichaelCaples – PLYMOUTH – USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program hasn’t been in Plymouth long enough to have a long list of memorable moments at their new home. This one will be added to that list, however, and it will be near the top for a long time to come. On Friday night, the…
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MSU, Aquinas women to play fundraiser game for families of Darian Locklear and Julianna Ward-Brown
By @MichaelCaples – The Michigan State and Aquinas College women’s D1 teams have turned a Sunday hockey game into a fundraising effort close to the hearts of many in the Michigan hockey community. The two teams will be raising money for the families of Darian Locklear and Julianna Ward-Brown, the two Meijer 16U girls who…
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VIDEO: Talking NTDP, international stage and Michigan’s hockey scene with Jack Hughes
NTDP Under-18 Team forward Jack Hughes, a top prospect for the 2019 NHL Draft, talks about his time in Plymouth, what it’s like to represent his country on the international stage and his take on hockey in Michigan, as he and his brothers Quinn and Luke all play in the metro Detroit area.
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U.S. Men’s Team records first victory in PyeongChang; women look to bounce back
By @MichaelCaples – The U.S. Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey Team is officially in the win column. Team USA beat Slovakia 2-1 Thursday night (at least Thursday night Eastern time) to record their first victory of the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in South Korea. Harvard’s Ryan Donato scored both of the goals for the Americans, while…
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Update: GVSU to host benefit game for Dave Rue Scholarship Saturday
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Update: After having to postpone the original game due to a rink maintenance issue, the Dave Rue Scholarship fundraising game will be played this Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Georgetown Ice Center. More info: Original story: By @MichaelCaples – On Friday, the Grand Valley State University D2 team will host rival Davenport for…
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Recruiting: Brenden MacLaren commits to Ferris State
By @MichaelCaples – Brenden MacLaren spent three seasons with his hometown Soo Indians AAA hockey program before making the jump to the NAHL in 2016-17. Now, he’ll get to play hockey in his home state once again. The Sault Ste. Marie native and Janesville Jets forward has verbally committed to Ferris State, joining Hunter Wendt…
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VIDEO/PHOTOS: Red Wings, Warrior surprise special hockey team with free gear, team visit
On Feb. 14, the Detroit Red Wings and Warrior Hockey surprised members of the Motor City Stars special hockey team with new sticks, gloves and pants…as well as a visit from some of their favorite Red Wings and a chance to skate at Little Caesars Arena after watching Detroit’s practice. The special day for the…
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Former Red Wing Jan Mursak ruins Olympic opener for U.S. men
By @MichaelCaples – It wasn’t the start they wanted, and Jan Mursak is to blame. Yeah, that Jan Mursak. The former Red Wings forward scored the game-tying goal and then the game-winning goal in overtime to give Slovenia a win over the U.S. Men’s Olympic Team in the 2018 Games opener for both countries. After…
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Recruiting: Hunter Wendt commits to Ferris State
By @MichaelCaples – He’s skating in Alaska right now, but pretty soon, Hunter Wendt will be a heck of a lot closer to home. The Troy native and Fairbanks Ice Dogs forward has committed to Bob Daniels and the Ferris State hockey program for the upcoming season. “I chose Ferris State because it felt like…
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Howard achieves milestone in Red Wings’ win over Ducks
By @StefanKubus – DETROIT — Jimmy Howard was in fine form Tuesday night, and it helped propel Detroit to its second win in a row and third-straight with at least one point – this one a 2-1 decision over the Anaheim Ducks. It couldn’t have been more fitting for Howard, as he also passed Tim…