Category: The Latest
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Kalamazoo Wings’ Sam Ftorek breaks ECHL record for games played
By @MichaelCaples – History was made in Kalamazoo this weekend, thanks to the longevity of Sam Ftorek. The Kalamazoo Wings defenseman stepped onto the ice for his 790th ECHL game on Saturday, breaking the record for most games played in the league. Ftorek, 40, also played in his 1,000th professional hockey game the night before.…
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Boys High School Hockey Rankings (Dec. 15, 2014)
The Michigan High School Hockey Coaches Association released their updated boys high school hockey rankings tonight. Here are the top ten teams from Div. I-III, as of Dec. 15: Division I Detroit Catholic Central Utica Eisenhower Rochester United Northville U of D Jesuit Grandville Orchard Lake St. Mary’s Brighton Plymouth West Ottawa Rockford Salem Troy…
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Joe Cox leads Spartans’ comeback over Clarkson (with photos)
Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey By Alyssa Girardi – EAST LANSING — Speeding down the ice on a breakaway, Joe Cox was hit with a harsh slash in the ribs. Before falling to the ice gripping his left side, he kept on his feet with possession of the puck and managed a shot on net. Upon…
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Red Wings fall in shootout to Panthers on JLA’s 35th anniversary
By @SKubus – DETROIT – On the 35th anniversary of Joe Louis Arena opening its doors for the first time, the Red Wings were unable to clinch a win under its storied lights. For the second time in 10 days, the Florida Panthers came to Detroit and took two points with them, this one by a…
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Lerg: A Future Pro goaltending chat with OHL netminder Mike Giugovaz
By Jeff Lerg (head director at Future Pro USA Goaltending) – Future Pro students are having a remarkable amount of success this season. This month, we are featuring Mike Giugovaz of the OHL’s London Knights. Mike has attended Future Pro USA’s Prospect Camp over the last two summers and also worked a handful of our summer…
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Red Wings fall to Reimer, Maple Leafs in shootout (with photos)
Photos by Kaileigh Brammer/MiHockey By @SKubus – DETROIT – When the Red Wings and Maple Leafs meet these days as often as they do thanks to the NHL realignment, the atmosphere–both on and off the ice–is unbelievably hot. But Wednesday night, Detroit ran into something even hotter: James Reimer. The Maple Leafs’ masked man stopped 41…
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MAHA announces the associations that have been granted Tier I status
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By @MichaelCaples – During the MAHA summer meetings, the voting board approved a rule change to put a state limit on the number of Tier I (AAA) associations allowed within MAHA sanction. Associations had to apply for Tier I status with hockey’s governing body, and at the MAHA winter meeting, the following associations were approved:…
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District 6 associations join forces to create new Tier I program
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UPDATE (Jan. 7, 2015): The West Michigan Elite Hockey Association is looking to fill coaching positions. Click this link for more information. By @MichaelCaples – Twelve hockey associations in District 6 have joined forces to bring a new Tier I hockey program to West Michigan. The new association – named the West Michigan Elite Hockey…
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PHOTOS: The 2014 High School Hockey Captains Photo Shoot (Metro Detroit)
Check out the photos from our annual high school hockey captains’ photo shoot in Metro Detroit. To see even more photos from captains across the state, check out our high school preview edition of MiHockeyMag, which can be found here. (Photos by Jen Hefner/MiHockey)
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Eight Michigan natives on U.S. women’s team for World University Games
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By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey announced today the 22 players that will compete for the U.S. at the 2015 Winter World University Games, and eight of them come from the state of Michigan. The U.S. Women’s National University Team – comprised of players from American Collegiate Hockey Association teams – will compete with other countries…