Category: The Latest
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NHL Central Scouting releases final rankings for 2019 Draft
By @MichaelCaples – NHL Central Scouting has released its final rankings for the upcoming 2019 NHL Draft, and there are plenty of Michigan names on the list. Congrats to the players recognized: North American Skaters No. 1 – Jack Hughes – NTDP No. 4 – Alex Turcotte – NTDP No. 6 – Trevor Zegras…
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Red Wings sign Denver netminder Filip Larsson to entry-level deal
By @StefanKubus – The Detroit Red Wings have added one of their goaltending prospects to the pro ranks. The Wings announced the signing of goalie Filip Larsson to a three-year, entry-level deal, beginning in the 2019-20 season. Larsson, 20, posted a 13-6-3 record, a .932 save percentage and 1.95 goals-against average with the University of…
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Saginaw Spirit reach third round of OHL postseason for first time in franchise history
By @MichaelCaples – A historic season for the Saginaw Spirit continues on. With a 5-0 victory over the Soo Greyhounds Sunday evening, the Spirit have advanced to the OHL’s Western Conference Championship series for the first time in franchise history. The win was the final one needed to eliminate the Greyhounds and advance to…
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Team USA claims fifth straight title at IIHF Women’s Worlds
By @MichaelCaples – Well that was a wild one. After a 1-1 game forced overtime in the gold-medal game at the 2019 IIHF Women’s World Championship, it looked like Finland found a way to prevail. When all was said and done, however, it was Team USA celebrating. For the fifth straight time, USA Hockey…
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Ronnie Attard establishes new USHL records for goals, points by a defenseman
By @MichaelCaples – Ronnie Attard made the last day of the USHL regular season extra special. The White Lake native and Western Michigan commit scored two goals and added two assists in his Tri-City Storm’s 6-1 win over the Sioux City Musketeers. His first goal gave him the record for most goals in a…
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Griffins get the help they needed to clinch playoff spot
By @MichaelCaples – The Griffins controlled their own destiny Saturday night, but they ended up needing some help from others to secure a spot in the AHL postseason. The Chicago Wolves delivered. Despite the Griffins falling 5-0 to the Milwaukee Admirals, the Wolves beat the Manitoba Moose, which was one of the more nerve-wracking…
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Team USA routs Russia, will play Finland in Women’s Worlds final
By @MichaelCaples – Team USA posted a big win over Russia Saturday in the semifinals of the 2019 IIHF Women’s World Championship. The bigger story may be who they will be facing in the final, however. In the earlier of the two semis, Finland upset Canada, which means that for the first time since…
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College Hockey All-American lists announced
By @MichaelCaples – The American Hockey Coaches Association has announced its All-American list for Men’s D1 college hockey, and there are plenty of Michigan names featured. AHCA West All-Americans – D1 First Team Quinn Hughes – Michigan Taro Hirose – Michigan State, Red Wings signee Rem Pitlick – Minnesota, Muskegon Lumberjacks alum Second Team…
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Recruiting: Cameron Babiak commits to Bowling Green
By @MichaelCaples – Cameron Babiak will be moving a little closer to home for the next stage of his hockey career. Currently a defenseman for the NAHL’s Brooking Blizzard in South Dakota, Babiak – a Saline native – has announced his commitment to Bowling Green. “I picked BG because I loved the coaching staff,…
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Team Michigan senior roster announced for CCM NIT tourney in Minnesota
By @MichaelCaples – Congrats to the following high school hockey players who were selected for the Team Michigan senior roster at the upcoming CCM High School National Invitational Tournament (NIT). The Team Michigan program is part of the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association’s Player Selection Camp process. Two rosters – a squad of juniors and…