Category: The Latest
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Wolverines announce the addition of Steve Shields to UM coaching staff
By @MichaelCaples – The University of Michigan hockey team announced an addition to their coaching staff today, and he’s certainly a familiar name. Wolverines alum Steve Shields, a former NHL goaltender, is joining the team as a volunteer assistant coach. “We’re fortunate to have a coach with Steve Shields’ résumé work with our goaltenders,”…
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Muskegon Lumberjacks’ success continues into Clark Cup Final
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By @MichaelCaples – The most successful season in the Muskegon Lumberjacks’ USHL history continued on May 5. That night, on the road in Dubuque, Iowa, the Lumberjacks beat the Fighting Saints – perennial USHL contender – to emerge victorious in their winner-take-all Game 5. With the win, the Lumberjacks punched their ticket to the…
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Strelow National Team Goaltending Camp starts today – eight Michigan names invited
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By @MichaelCaples – The eighth annual Warren Strelow National Team Goaltending Camp, which features many of the top U.S. goaltenders eligible for international competition in various age groups, begins today in Ann Arbor. The four-day camp, named after the late Warren Strelow – a former NHL goalie coach who served in the same role for…
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Teemu Pulkkinen’s hat trick powers Griffins to Game 1 win over IceHogs
By Pat Evans – GRAND RAPIDS – Despite not playing their best game, the Grand Rapids Griffins beat the Rockford IceHogs, 5-3, thanks to a hat trick from Teemu Pulkkinen in Game 1 of the American Hockey League Western Conference Semifinals Wednesday night at Van Andel Arena. “I didn’t think we played our best…
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VIDEO: 2015 Midget BB state title game
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Video highlights from the 2015 MAHA Midget BB state title game.
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VIDEO: Nick Lidstrom stars in a Swedish commercial for eggs
By @MichaelCaples – First, it was Tomas Holmstrom starring in some goofy commericals for a internet provider in Sweden. Now, Nick Lidstrom’s joining his former Red Wings teammate in…interesting advertising in their homeland. The legendary Detroit defenseman stars in an ad for eggs in Sweden, which you can see below. Gordan Bombay would be…
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Muskegon Lumberjacks advance to USHL’s Clark Cup Final with Game 5 win in Dubuque
By @MichaelCaples – It went down to the wire, but the Lumberjacks came out on top. In a winner-take-all Game 5 of the USHL’s Eastern Conference Finals, Muskegon prevailed 4-3 over the Fighting Saints in Dubuque, Iowa, last night. Thanks to a pair of goals from Max Humitz (Livonia) and a 39-save outing from…
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City of Rockford, Mich., changes name to “Griffinville” for next two weeks
By @MichaelCaples – When the puck drops on the Grand Rapids Griffins vs. Rockford (Ill.) IceHogs series tomorrow, one Michigan city wants the world to know just what side they’re on. The City of Rockford, Mich., announced today that for the next two weeks, they are to be known as “Griffinville.” The “Griffinville” city council…
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MiHockey’s 2015 USHL Draft Tracker – Day 2
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By @MichaelCaples and @SKubus – Today marks Day 2 of the USHL Draft, as the top junior league in the U.S. conducts Phase Two of their annual selection process. Top ’95 through ’99 birth-year players are hearing their names called today, and MiHockey is watching for all the Michigan natives and the Muskegon Lumberjacks’ selections (in…
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MAG: “You Should Know” Austin Alger
In the latest issue of MiHockeyMag, we introduce you to Cranbrook Kingswood captain Austin Alger. The Miami University commit is the latest Perani’s Hockey World ‘You Should Know’ featured player – click here or on the image below to check it out in the digital edition of the magazine.