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PHOTOS: Muskegon Lumberjacks vs. NTDP U17 Team
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On Dec. 30, the Muskegon Lumberjacks traveled to Plymouth to take on USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program Under-17 Team. NTDP defenseman and Michigan commit Quinn Hughes led his team’s come-from-behind 7-4 victory by scoring an impressive four goals in the contest. His four-goal outing tied the NTDP single-game record set by Peter Mueller and…
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Kyle Connor named national rookie of the month by Hockey Commissioners’ Association
By @MichaelCaples – The ‘player of the month’ awards keep rolling in for Michigan natives. Next up, it’s Kyle Connor. The University of Michigan freshman forward was named the national rookie of the month by the Hockey Commissioners’ Association today, after Connor’s impressive showings December. Connor led the nation with seven goals and 13…
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Boys High School Hockey Rankings (Jan. 6, 2016)
The Michigan High School Hockey Coaches Association released their first weekly boys high school hockey rankings tonight. Here are the top ten teams from Div. I-III, as of Jan. 6: PLUS: Boys High School Hockey Players of the Week: Jan. 6 (presented by Lawrence Tech Hockey) Division 1 Novi Detroit Catholic Central Brighton Orchard Lake…
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NHL All-Star Game rosters announced; Larkin representing Red Wings
By @StefanKubus – You can add “NHL All-Star” to Dylan Larkin’s already-impressive resume. The NHL Hockey Operations Department released the official rosters for the 2016 NHL All-Star Game Wednesday morning, and the 19-year-old Larkin was the lone Red Wings representative included. With the fan vote having been completed to decide the captains for each of the four divisional teams,…
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Flint head coach John Gruden to assume general manager duties
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By @MichaelCaples – It looks like Flint’s head coach has added a few new responsibilities to his job description. The Firebirds’ staff listing on their official website says that John Gruden is now head coach and general manager of the OHL franchise, and former GM Terry Christensen’s name no longer appears. Per Jeff Marek of…
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Toledo Walleye, Red Wings’ ECHL affiliate, to wear Don Cherry-themed jerseys
By @MichaelCaples – When the Toledo Walleye hit the ice on Jan. 23, they will be paying tribute to “Grapes.” The Red Wings’ ECHL affiliate will wear special Don Cherry-themed jerseys in their game against the Utah Grizzlies. Check out these beauties below – the jerseys will be auctioned immediately following the game in a…
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UND’s Cam Johnson named NCHC, HCA player of the month
By @StefanKubus – It’s hard to fathom just how solid Cam Johnson was in the month of December. The sophomore netminder for North Dakota started in all four games and allowed just one goal in 240 minutes of hockey, posting three shutouts, a 0.25 goals-against average and .992 save percentage en route to a 4-0-0 record.…
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Boys High School Hockey Players of the Week: Jan. 6 (presented by Lawrence Tech Hockey)
For the first time, high school hockey in the State of Michigan will have players of the week. The Michigan High School Hockey Coaches’ Association and Lawrence Tech Hockey have teamed up to create new players of the week and players of the month awards, and they have formed a selection committee to help with…
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WMU’s Griffen Molino named NCHC rookie of the month
By @MichaelCaples – As stated in the NCHC’s release, Griffen Molino “had a breakout month in December.” Hard to argue with the phrasing. The Western Michigan freshman forward recorded eight points in five games during December, after just seven in his first 13 games of the season. Those eight points put Molino, a Trenton native,…
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LSSU’s Gage Torrel named WCHA rookie of the month
By @MichaelCaples – Lake Superior State freshman Gage Torrel has something new to put in his trophy case. The Lakers’ forward was named the WCHA Rookie of the Month for December, it was announced today. Torrel, a native of Monticello, Minn., played a crucial role in the Lakers posting a 3-2-1 record during the final…