Category: The Latest
-
Recruiting: Jake Willets commits to Ferris State
By @MichaelCaples – Jake Willets’ hockey journey took him all the way to Alaska and Texas the past two seasons, but he’s coming back home because of it. The Erie native has committed to Michigan Tech for the upcoming school year. “I picked Ferris State because I felt like I really connected with the…
-
Five Michigan names highlight Tech’s incoming freshman class
By @MichaelCaples – Michigan Tech has officially announced its incoming freshman class for the 2019-2020 college hockey season, and there’s a distinct Michigan flavor for the Huskies. Five of the seven players in the freshman class hail from the Great Lakes State, including twins Blake and Logan Pietila of Howell. Brendan Datema (Sterling Heights),…
-
Big Ten 2019-20 hockey schedule unveiled; when the Wolverines, Spartans will meet
By @StefanKubus – On Wednesday, the Big Ten released its schedule for the upcoming 2019-20 hockey season. All seven teams will open Big Ten play in the first two weeks of November, with Michigan on the road against reigning Big Ten champion Ohio State the first weekend and Michigan State visiting Penn State the…
-
MiHockey’s 2019 NAHL Draft Watch
June 4 marks the 2019 NAHL Draft, as the junior league conducts its annual selection process. Join MiHockey as we keep tabs on all of the Michigan names selected by the member clubs of USA Hockey’s only Tier II junior league. Round 1 No. 17 – Austin – Chris Tamer – Whitmore Lake –…
-
Annual Red Wings equipment, memorabilia sale set for Saturday at Hockeytown Authentics
By @StefanKubus – Mark your calendars, Red Wings fans. The Red Wings will hold their annual equipment and memorabilia sale at Hockeytown Authentics in Troy on Saturday, June 8. From 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., fans will have the opportunity to purchase game-worn jerseys, including those featuring the commemorative No. 7 patch worn to…
-
Recruiting: Kyle VanCompernolle commits to Michigan Tech
By @MichaelCaples – Kyle VanCompernolle will be staying in his home state for his college hockey career. The Williamsburg native has given a verbal commitment to Michigan Tech. “I picked Michigan Tech because of the chance to play for a world-class hockey program, all while getting the same level of education,” VanCompernolle told MiHockey.…
-
Red Wings sign Western Michigan alum Oliwer Kaski
UPDATE (May 28): The Detroit Red Wings officially announced today that they have signed former Western Michigan defenseman Oliwer Kaski. Here was MiHockey’s original story after reports that he would be joining the Original Six franchise at the conclusion of the IIHF World Championship (which he won with Team Finland). By @MichaelCaples –…
-
Detroit ranked No. 2 overall, Michigan’s NCAA cities fare well in ‘Best Cities for Hockey Fans’ list
By @MichaelCaples – WalletHub has released its annual ‘Best Cities for Hockey Fans’ list, and, to no one’s surprise around here, Michigan’s cities have scored well once again. Detroit ranked No. 1 overall in the NHL rankings, while checking in at No. 2 overall in the mixed scores for both NHL and NCAA hockey. The…
-
Josh Norris signs entry-level contract with Ottawa
By @MichaelCaples – Memorial Day Weekend 2019 will forever hold a great deal of significance for Josh Norris. The Oxford native and University of Michigan forward has signed an entry-level contract with the Ottawa Senators. Originally a first-round pick of the San Jose Sharks (19th overall, 2017), Norris was acquired by Ottawa in September…
-
USA Hockey Arena, Ann Arbor Ice Cube to host 2020 Under-18 Worlds
By @MichaelCaples – On Friday, the International Ice Hockey Federation announced the locations for the 2020 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships, and one of the biggest tournaments is coming to Michigan. Plymouth’s USA Hockey Arena and the Ann Arbor Ice Cube will host the 2020 IIHF Ice Hockey U18 Men’s World Championship next April. That…