Category: The Latest
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PHOTOS: Opening Night at the 2018 MIHL Showcase
Check out nearly 250 photos from all the action of Opening Night at the 2018 MIHL Showcase in Trenton, which annually features some of the top high school hockey teams in Michigan and beyond. Stay tuned for photos from every game played on Friday, as well. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)
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PHOTOS: Michigan’s own Luke Witkowski meets Red Wings fans at Meijer
Luke Witkowski, the Red Wings’ newest homegrown player, held an autograph session at Meijer as part of the team’s “Red Wings Day at Meijer” series of events. Check out some of MiHockey’s photos from the Holland native and Western Michigan alum’s fan visit. (Photos by Andrew Knapik/MiHockey)
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Michigan names (Ashbrook, Mitchell, Mann) sweep USHL weekly awards
By @MichaelCaples – The USHL announced its weekly awards today, and there’s a distinct Michigan flavor to the list. Michigan natives Tristan Ashbrook and Travis Mitchell have claimed the two skater of the week awards, while University of Michigan commit Strauss Mann is the top goaltender for the seven-day period. Ashbrook, a Manistique native and…
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PHOTOS: Lincoln Stars vs. NTDP Under-17 Team
This past weekend, the Lincoln Stars and their seven Michigan natives (plus one Wolverines commit) came through Plymouth for two games against USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program Under-17 Team. Check out photos from Friday’s contest; a game in which the Stars prevailed 5-3. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)
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WATCH: Check out Zach Werenski’s All-Star experience video from Blue Jackets TV
The Columbus Blue Jackets’ video crew followed Zach Werenski through his first NHL All-Star Game experience to make one awesome video about the Grosse Pointe native’s latest hockey milestone. Check out the video below, which features interviews with the former NTDP/Wolverines star, his parents and more. Plus, check out Werenski’s first-hand account in this blog…
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Recruiting: Zane Demsey commits to Michigan State
By @MichaelCaples – Zane Demsey will be playing college hockey just a few steps away from where his grandpa played college football. The Honeybaked 16U defenseman has pledged his commitment to Michigan State – the same school his grandpa, Mike Marciniak, competed for on the gridiron in the 1960s. “When I was invited to come…
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Check out the Wolverines’ Backstreet Boys music video
In honor of the team’s ’90s Night’ game at Yost Ice Arena, the Wolverines filmed a music video to the tune of the Backstreet Boys’ “I Want It That Way” chart-topper. Check out Cooper Marody, Josh Norris, Quinn Hughes, Niko Porikos and Dakota Raabe…singing…and dancing…kind of. 🎶 This sweet hit is heading straight to…
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Recruiting: Michael Underwood commits to Clarkson
By @MichaelCaples – Bloomfield Hills native Michael Underwood is moving to Potsdam, N.Y., soon. The Green Bay Gamblers defenseman recently announced his commitment to Clarkson, punching his ticket to the ECAC college hockey conference. “I chose Clarkson because they are one of the top programs in college hockey, the coaching staff is one of the…
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Red Wings post season-high 44 shots in shootout win over San Jose
Fresh off the NHL All-Star break, the Red Wings posted a 2-1 shootout victory over the San Jose Sharks at Little Caesars Arena. Trevor Daley scored his fourth of the season in regulation, while Petr Mrazek turned away 30 of 31 shots he faced to pick up the win in net. Tomas Tatar, Justin Abdelkader…
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Saline’s Brandon Kruse named WCHA rookie of the month; NMU’s Loggins top offensive player
By @MichaelCaples – Saline native Brandon Kruse had himself a big month of January, and his college hockey conference is rewarding him for it. The Bowling Green freshman forward has been named the WCHA’s rookie of the month, after Kruse recorded an NCAA rookie-best 11 points in January. From the WCHA: Kruse led all NCAA…