Category: The Latest
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Four Michigan names on U.S. Under-17 Select Team roster
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By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey announced today their roster for the 2015 Under-17 Five Nations Tournament in Switzerland, and four Michigan products appear on the list. The team was selected from the pool of players at the Boys’ Select 16 Player Development Camp, which took place in Williamsville, N.Y. from July 7-13. Michigan and Minnesota…
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PHOTOS: Pro, college players compete in three-on-three tournament at Puckmasters
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By @MichaelCaples – On July 12, local pro and college players competed in a small-ice three-on-three tournament at Puckmasters in Wixom. Organized by West Bloomfield native Andrew Huckleby, the friendly tournament featured the following players: Team Blue (champions) Dan Milan – White Lake/Wichita Thunder (ECHL) Easton Powers – South Lyon/Utica College Vlad Namestnikov –…
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Bauer launches hockey emoji keyboard
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By @MichaelCaples – A few weeks back, we posted an article about how the hockey community might finally be getting an ’emoji’ – you know, those smileys and things you send on your phone and post on social media. Now, however, Bauer’s offering up an entire keyboard worth of hockey emoticons and GIFs that you…
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Annual MAHA Summer Meeting wraps up in Mount Pleasant
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By @StefanKubus – MOUNT PLEASANT – The 2015 edition of the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association’s annual Summer Meeting came to a close on Sunday morning in Mount Pleasant, and there weren’t many disagreements to be had. Among other items – including a number of panel discussions and presentations on growing the game within the state – 15…
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Red Wings announce new contracts for Mitch Callahan, Nick Jensen
By @MichaelCaples – The Red Wings announced today that they have locked up two of their prospects with new contracts. Detroit has re-signed forward Mitch Callahan to a one-year contract, while also agreeing to terms with defenseman Nick Jensen on a two-year deal. Callahan, a native of Whittier, Calif., has played in 237 games…
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MAHA announces partnership with NTDP for mite development program
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By @MichaelCaples – MOUNT PLEASANT – During the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association’s annual Summer Meeting, the governing body for youth hockey in the state announced a new program for Mite hockey training. In a partnership with USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program, players from MAHA-sanctioned 8U Mite teams can take part in training sessions with…
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AHL announces rule changes, playoff format for 2015-16 season
By @MichaelCaples – The American Hockey League announced today that their board of governors has approved the rule changes and playoff format for the 2015-16 season. Each AHL club will play 76 games in the upcoming season, with the exception of the new AHL members in the Pacific Division (Bakersfield, Ontario, San Diego, San Jose…
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Red Wings sign Gustav Nyquist to new four-year deal
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By @MichaelCaples – The goose is no longer loose. Today, the Detroit Red Wings announced that they have agreed to a four-year deal with forward Gustav Nyquist. “We’re very happy to have Gustav locked up for four more years,” said Executive Vice President and General Manager Ken Holland in a release from the team.…
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Saginaw Spirit introduce Dave Drinkill as new general manager
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By @MichaelCaples – Today, the Saginaw Spirit announced big new for their front office. The OHL club introduced Dave Drinkill as the team’s new general manager. Drinkill, who most recently served as the assistant GM of the Barrie Colts, replaces Jim Paliafito, who is now the director of player evaluation for the Toronto Maple Leafs.…
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Annual MAHA Summer Meeting set for this weekend
By @StefanKubus – The Michigan Amateur Hockey Association is set to host its annual Summer Meeting this weekend in Mount Pleasant, where the current and future states of youth hockey will take center stage. The majority of the 16 proposed rule changes on the agenda are merely for maintenance or involve small wording changes for…