Category: The Latest
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CCHA Players of the Week – Jan. 28
The Central Collegiate Hockey Association announced their players of the week today, and Colton Hargrove is the lone Michigan connection to crack the list. The Western Michigan forward scored the game-winner for the Broncos Friday night, then added two more goals on Saturday. From the CCHA: Postgame® Offensive Player of the Week Colton Beck, UA…
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The latest college hockey polls (Jan. 28)
The latest USCHO college hockey poll is out, and the Broncos have made a big jump. See the Top 20 teams in the country right here – and how we voted. USCHO Poll Minnesota Quinnipiac New Hampshire Miami Boston College Western Michigan North Dakota Yale Notre Dame Denver Boston University St. Cloud State Massachusetts-Lowell Nebraska-Omaha…
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Shaved Ice – Jan. 28
Snow days are better when you can still play pond hockey. Western Michigan had a big weekend – they welcomed the Michigan Wolverines to Lawson only to beat them both nights. Friday, the Broncos overcame a early 2-0 deficit. Saturday, it was pretty one-sided. The Spartans split their series with the Penn State Nittany Lions…
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Michigan Ice Hawks Win Back-to-Back International Silver Sticks
Note: The following article and photos are reader submissions from a parent, coach, or player. Have your team highlighted on our website and in MiHockeyMag by e-mailing editor Michael Caples at mcaples@mihockeynow.com. The District 3-based ‘96/’97 Michigan Ice Hawks won the 2013 Midget AA Division International Silver Stick Tournament held in Newmarket, Ontario the weekend…
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Red Wings fall to Chicago Blackhawks in OT Sunday night
The Red Wings fell to the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1 in overtime Sunday night at the United Center. Nick Leddy scored at the 2:45 mark of the extra period, firing a shot past Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard that may have been tipped by the stick of Damien Brunner. Former Michigan State Spartan Duncan Keith scored…
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Broncos sweep Wolverines in weekend series at Lawson
By Matt Slovin – KALAMAZOO – Friday and Saturday night of No. 9 Western Michigan’s sweep of Michigan at Lawson Ice Arena this weekend looked identical in many ways. The Wolverine offense came out roaring both nights, giving Michigan, in desperate need of a win, an early advantage both nights. The Broncos, dormant for the…
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Penn State tops Michigan State Saturday night in East Lansing
By Stefan Kubus – EAST LANSING – It took 50 shots, but the Penn State Nittany Lions consistently buzzed around the Michigan State net enough to light the lamp three times Saturday night. Penn State (10-13-0) defeated the Spartans (7-16-3), 3-2, to earn the weekend split after MSU won Friday night’s game, 5-3. Freshman goaltender…
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Broncos overcome early, late surges by Wolverines for Friday night win
By Greg Garno – KALAMAZOO — Frank Slubowski knelt in front of the net, head hanging in exhaustion. The Western Michigan goaltender had just knocked away the second of three shots with his glove, unable to snag the puck in the air. It had only been a minute. And it was only the beginning of…
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Datsyuk, Bertuzzi lead Red Wings to home win over Wild
By Michael Caples – The Red Wings were left looking for offense after a disappointing 1-2-0 start. Thanks to Pavel Datsyuk and Todd Bertuzzi, they found it. In his first game of the year, Bertuzzi was paired with Datsyuk, and coach Mike Babcock’s decision paid off, as the duo combined for three goals and two…