Category: The Latest
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Recruiting: Jack Olmstead commits to Michigan
By @MichaelCaples – Jack Olmstead is in Pennsylvania at the moment, but he will be coming home to Michigan soon. The Troy native, a forward with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights of the NAHL, has announced his verbal commitment to the University of Michigan. “It means everything – I grew up a die hard fan, going…
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Michigan leads list of players selected for USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game
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By @MichaelCaples – When the USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game takes place in Nebraska on Jan. 9, there will be more Michigan names there than any other state. The following players have received invites for the annual showcase, designed to promote the top draft-eligible players in the United States’ top junior league. Team West Paul…
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Depth scoring helps Red Wings snap seven-game skid
By @StefanKubus – DETROIT — The Red Wings can sleep a little easier Tuesday night. Detroit picked up its first win in its last seven games, and naturally, it came against the Western Conference’s top team. The Wings took a 5-1 decision over the Winnipeg Jets at Little Caesars Arena on Tuesday night. Justin…
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PHOTOS: Red Wings move back into the ‘W’ column with win over Jets
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The Detroit Red Wings picked up a much-needed win Tuesday night, as they topped the red-hot Winnipeg Jets 5-1 at Little Caesars Arena. Stay tuned for more game coverage from MiHockey. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)
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Four Michigan names on Team USA’s preliminary roster for World Juniors
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By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey has announced its preliminary roster for the upcoming World Juniors in Buffalo, and four Michigan names have made the list. Michigan natives Max Jones, Will Lockwood and Josh Norris have all been invited, as has University of Michigan defenseman and NTDP alum Quinn Hughes. “This is an accomplished, versatile…
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Olympic ice sheet at USA Hockey Arena to be named in Mitchel Kiefer’s honor
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By @MichaelCaples – On Wednesday, there will be a ceremony at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth. It will be a special moment for the Detroit Catholic Central hockey family. The Olympic ice sheet at the two-rink facility will be named in honor of Mitchel Kiefer, the former DCC goaltender who was killed in a…
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PHOTOS: Michigan makes first-ever trip to Plymouth for annual battle with the NTDP
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On Saturday, the Michigan Wolverines made their first-ever trip to Plymouth to play the visiting-team role in their annual battle with USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program. Playing the traditional “crosstown rivalry” game away from Yost Ice Arena didn’t bother UM, as the Wolverines posted a 7-3 victory over the national program that has produced…
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PHOTOS: Notre Dame tops Michigan State in first B1G matchup
Notre Dame made its first visit to Munn Ice Arena as a member of the Big Ten Friday night, and the Fighting Irish continued their winning streak by posting a 3-1 victory over MSU. The win marked the 10th consecutive ‘W’ for Notre Dame. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)
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NTDP Spotlight: Plymouth vs. Ann Arbor (10U Travel)
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MiHockey and USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program have joined forces to provide some fun surprises for youth hockey teams this season. With our new ‘NTDP Youth Hockey Spotlight’ feature, MiHockey cameras show up for a youth hockey game to create a fun beginning-to-end photo gallery for each team. Then, each team is invited to…
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Blade Jenkins named OHL’s Rookie of the Month
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By @MichaelCaples – Blade Jenkins had quite the month of November, and he’s being rewarded for it. The Jackson native and Saginaw Spirit forward has been named the Ontario Hockey League’s rookie of the month. Rightfully so – in that time span, Jenkins recorded 14 points in nine games.