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Photos: Spartans vs. Penn State (Friday)
The Michigan State Spartans welcomed the Penn State Nittany Lions to Munn Ice Arena on Friday, Jan. 17, 2014. Click here to read MiHockey’s recap from MSU’s 3-0 win over PSU. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)
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Spartans beat Nittany Lions Friday night at Munn
By Alyssa Girardi – EAST LANSING — MSU’s all-senior line of Dean Chelios, Lee Reimer and Greg Wolfe tallied one goal and two assists apiece in the Spartans 3-0 shutout of Big Ten opponent Penn State. The game marked MSU’s (7-10-3, 1-2-2-2 B1G) first Big Ten win, backed by a 48-save performance by sophomore…
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Pletsch: Michigan names to keep an eye on during B1G second half
By Fred Pletsch – There are 33 Michiganders rostered on Big Ten men’s college teams this season. The Kris Draper-numbered allotment is led by Michigan State (18) and Michigan (12) with Penn State contributing a pair and Ohio State a single skater. Here’s a projection of the players that will have the biggest impact as…
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Howard’s 47 saves not enough as Red Wings fall to Rangers 1-0
By Nick Barnowski – Both Jimmy Howard and Henrik Lundqvist stole the spotlight at Madison Square Garden, but it was the Swedish goalie’s team that came out on top on Thursday night. Mats Zuccarello scored the only goal of the game with 5:58 left in the third period to propel the New York Rangers (25-21-3)…
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Inside The Game: Stevenson vs. Churchill
In MiHockey’s new “Inside the Game” feature, we take you through a game day for high school and youth hockey teams, going behind-the-scenes to watch how they prepare and compete. A hockey game does not start in at puck drop; rather, it is a full-day event for our athletes and coaches. Our first two-team “Inside…
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Get ready for the 2014 MIHL Prep Hockey Showcase
By Michael Caples – The Michigan Interscholastic Hockey League released their schedule for the 2014 MIHL Prep Hockey Showcase today, along with details about the annual collection of games played at the Kennedy Recreation Center. The showcase kicks off on Thursday, Feb. 6, with six games taking place from 5:20 p.m. (De La Salle vs.…
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Photos: Traverse City West vs. Traverse City Central (Hockeytown Winter Festival)
Rivals Traverse City West and Traverse City Central met for a battle outdoors at Comerica Park in Detroit during the Hockeytown Winter Festival. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)
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Michi-gamer: Pride of the Mitten (Week of Jan. 13, 2014)
Welcome to another season of MiHockey’s Michi-gamer! We take great pride in our homegrown talent. Whether they grew up in the Mitten or we welcomed them here for college or juniors, they are our own. They represent the best place in the world for hockey. Every day, we’ll keep an eye on those players, and…
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Eliot: The Winter Classic is over, but the hockey excitement has just begun
By Darren Eliot – The Winter Classic at Michigan Stadium and the Hockeytown Winter Festival at Comerica Park have come and gone. Both left lasting images and memories that will endure the test of time in these parts. I got the sense that the special bond between players and fans/fans and players that is…
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Hobey Baker nominees announced; find out how to vote for Michigan nominees
The Hobey Baker won’t be awarded for 87 more days, but it’s time for college hockey fans to start voting on players. The official site for the Hobey Baker Award – given to the top collegiate hockey player on an annual basis – posted their 2014 nominees today, and there are plenty of Michigan names…