Category: The Latest
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Sheldon Dries signs with Texas Stars; MTU’s Hanna signs, too
By @MichaelCaples – Sheldon Dries is on his way down to Texas. The Macomb native and Western Michigan product has signed with the Texas Stars – the Dallas Stars’ AHL affiliate – for the 2017-18 season. Dries, 23, just wrapped his NCAA career with the Broncos; he posted 30 points in 36 games to lead…
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PHOTOS: Michigan Warriors celebrate expansion to West Michigan, take on Michigan State Police
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On May 6, the Michigan Warriors held their “Michigan Warrior Day” at Patterson Ice Center in Grand Rapids to celebrate the program’s expansion to West Michigan. After open ice-time for new players to try the sport, the Warriors took on the Michigan State Police Hockey Team in a friendly contest. Check out the Michigan Amateur…
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Recruiting: Austin Kamer commits to Michigan State
By @MichaelCaples – Austin Kamer’s hockey journey has led him to British Columbia and Texas, but soon, he will be skating much closer to home. Kamer, a Grand Rapids native currently playing for the Lone Star Brahmas of the NAHL, has committed to Michigan State for the upcoming 2017-18 season. “[Michigan State] is close to…
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PHOTOS: Griffins take 3-1 series lead with Monday night win in Grand Rapids
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With a 6-3 win Monday night at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, the Griffins assumed a 3-1 series lead over the Chicago Wolves in their second-round AHL playoff series. (Photos by Andie Wojciak/MiHockey)
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Michigan Select 16/17 Festival rosters announced
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By @MichaelCaples – Congrats to all the 2000 and 2001 birth-year players selected to participate in this week’s Michigan Select 16/17 Festival in Taylor – the annual “MAHA Midget Festival” at the Taylor Sportsplex. The Michigan Select 16/17 Festival serves as the final selection process for the USA Hockey National Player Development Camps in…
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Red Wings need a successful summer heading into new season, new building
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By @StefanKubus – “We have to figure out which of the players are a part of the solution.” As his offseason began early for the first time in his tenure and his team prepares to move into a new building, Red Wings general manager Ken Holland put it simply and bluntly. The Red Wings’ management…
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PHOTOS: Griffins regain series lead with home victory Saturday night
The Chicago Wolves evened their second-round AHL playoff series with the Griffins in a win on Friday night, but the Griffins took advantage of home ice Saturday. Powered by three first-period goals, Grand Rapids posted a 4-2 victory over Chicago in Game 3 at Van Andel Arena. Matt Ford, Ben Street and Tyler Bertuzzi scored…
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Farmington Hills native Alex DeBrincat named OHL’s Most Outstanding Player
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By @StefanKubus – Following in the footsteps of Mitch Marner and Connor McDavid, Alex DeBrincat has captured the Red Tilson Trophy as the Ontario Hockey League’s Most Outstanding Player of the Year. DeBrincat, a Farmington Hills native, posted 65 goals and 127 points in just 63 games this season with his Erie Otters. He led all…
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U.S. Women’s National Team roster for 2017-18 announced; Keller represents Michigan
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By @MichaelCaples – Fresh off a Women’s World Championship title, the U.S. Women’s National Team roster has been set for the upcoming 2017-18 season. The 2017-18 season is a big one, of course, with the women set to compete in the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea. Today, the USWNT roster was revealed live on…
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WCHA releases 2017-18 schedule
By @StefanKubus – Mark your calendars; the 140-game quest for the MacNaughton Cup begins Oct. 13 in an all-Michigan opening weekend, as the Western Collegiate Hockey Association released its schedule for the 2017-18 campaign Thursday afternoon. Ferris State will welcome Northern Michigan, and Lake Superior State will host Michigan Tech, both on Oct. 13-14 to begin…