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PHOTOS: NTDP’s Karpa, Berard and Laatsch surprise youth players in Farmington Hills
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On Tuesday, USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program Under-18 Team members Zakary Karpa, Brett Berard and Daniel Laatsch stopped by Farmington Hills to make a surprise visit with some HoneyBaked Hockey Club youth hockey teams. The trio crashed a practice for a 10U girls team and 12U boys team at Suburban Ice Farmington Hills;…
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2020 NAHL Top Prospects Tournament rosters announced
By @MichaelCaples – The North American Hockey League has announced its 2020 Top Prospects Tournament rosters for the league’s annual showcase event, which will take place Feb. 17-18 at the New England Sports Village in Massachusetts. There are six teams formed for the event; an all-star team representing each of the NAHL’s four divisions,…
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PHOTOS: NTDP’s Duke, Devine surprise youth players in Novi
On Monday, USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program Under-17 Team members Dylan Duke and Jack Devine stopped by Novi to make a surprise visit with some youth hockey teams. The duo crashed a practice for two 12U house teams at Novi Ice Arena; check out MiHockey’s photos from the visit below. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)
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Recruiting: Jack Blanchett commits to Lake Superior State
By @MichaelCaples – The Lakers locked up a Michigan-born blueliner today. Jack Blanchett, a native of Monroe, has announced his commitment to Lake Superior State. “I chose LSSU because I was impressed with the coaches’ philosophy and the involvement they have with each of their players,” Blanchett told MiHockey. “I really like the vision…
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Recruiting: Drew Cooper commits to Ferris State
By @MichaelCaples – Drew Cooper’s hockey journey has taken him all the way to Coquitlam, British Columbia, but soon, he will be much closer to home. The Ann Arbor native has committed to the Ferris State Bulldogs during an impressive sophomore campaign in the BCHL. “I chose Ferris State because it is a great…
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Team USA earns silver at Youth Olympics in Switzerland
By @MichaelCaples – It wasn’t the final game they wanted, but Team USA will still return to the States with some impressive hardware. Following a loss to Russia in the final game today, the U.S. boys earned silver medals at the 2020 Youth Olympic Games in Lausanne, Switzerland. Team USA played four games in…
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Checking out the rosters for the upcoming professional all-star games
With the ECHL All-Star Classic set to take place tonight, here is MiHockey’s list of all the Michigan names who have been named to the all-star games for the NHL, AHL, ECHL and NWHL. NHL Atlantic Division Tyler Bertuzzi – Detroit Red Wings Jack Eichel – Buffalo Sabres – NTDP alum Auston Matthews –…
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PHOTOS: NTDP’s Murchison, Wilmer surprise youth players in Royal Oak
On Tuesday, USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program Under-17 Team members Ty Murchison and Jeremy Wilmer stopped by Royal Oak to make a surprise visit with some youth hockey teams. The duo – joined by NTDP team mascot Rushmore – crashed a practice for the 2009 and 2010 Royal Oak Eagles teams at John…
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Andy Weidenbach named John Mariucci Award winner from AHCA
By @MichaelCaples – Andy Weidenbach will be receiving a major honor from the American Hockey Coaches Association in April. The long-time Cranbrook-Kingswood head coach has been named the 2020 recipient of the John Mariucci Award, presented annually to a secondary school coach “who best exemplifies the spirit, dedication and enthusiasm of the ‘Godfather of U.S.…
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PHOTOS: Inaugural BioSteel All-American Game takes place in Plymouth
Check out MiHockey’s photos from the inaugural BioSteel All-American Game, which featured USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program Under-18 Team and an all-star group from the USHL in a showcase for the top 2020 NHL Draft-eligible players in the country. Team Knuble (the NTDP U18 Team) beat Team Gomez (the USHL all-star team) 6-1…