Category: The Latest
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Recruiting: Jacob Semik commits to Arizona State
By @MichaelCaples – The Sun Devils have snagged another Michigan native. Jacob Semik is on his way to Arizona State. The Canton native has announced his commitment to college hockey’s youngest D1 program, joining Logan Jenuwine as recent pledges to ASU. “I’m very grateful for the opportunity to be a part of such a…
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Michigan names to know before 2019 OHL draft
The 2019 OHL Priority Selection takes place on Saturday, April 6. Each season, MiHockey checks in with OHL scout Kevin Hess for his list of Michigan names to know for the upcoming draft; check out the ‘names to know’ list for the 2003 birth-year class below – in alphabetical order. Bennett Barnes (Compuware…
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PHOTOS: Opening Ceremony for the 2019 USA Hockey National Championships in Plymouth
The folks at USA Hockey Arena rolled out the red carpet – literally and figuratively – on Tuesday evening to celebrate the start of the 2019 USA Hockey National Championships. The USAH Arena staff welcomed all of the players and teams participating in the 15-Only Tier 1 tournament to Plymouth with a red carpet…
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2019 USA Hockey Nationals: Day 1
By @MichaelCaples – Wednesday marked the beginning of the 2019 USA Hockey National Championships for the boys’ Tier 1 tournaments. Below is a look at how our Michigan teams fared on Day 1; stay tuned for MiHockey photos from all the action in Grand Rapids and Plymouth. 14U Tier 1 Honeybaked 6, St.…
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Recruiting: James Durham commits to Brown
By @MichaelCaples – While Grand Rapids is the center of the youth hockey world this week, one of its native sons has announced the next step in his hockey career and academics. James Durham has committed to Brown. “It is very humbling and exciting to be a Brown Bear, it is the perfect fit…
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Johnny Gruden signs with Ottawa Senators
By @MichaelCaples – Johnny Gruden is officially a member of the Ottawa Senators. The Rochester Hills native has signed with the NHL franchise that drafted him in the fourth round of the 2018 Draft. Gruden, 18, just wrapped up his freshman season at the University of Miami. He posted 15 points in 38 games…
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PHOTOS: Red Wings top Penguins in second-to-last home game of 2018-19
In their second-to-last home game of the 2018-19 season, the Detroit Red Wings continued their new-found winning ways, beating the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1 at Little Caesars Arena. Detroit is now 8-2 in their last 10 games. In the win, Tyler Bertuzzi set a new franchise record, as he recorded three points for the fourth…
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PHOTOS: Red Wings vs. Devils
Friday night marked the NHL debut for Jake Chelios and the home debut for Taro Hirose, Dylan McIlrath, Matt Puempel and Ryan Kuffner, and the Wings made sure it was a good experience for all. Detroit recorded a 4-0 win over New Jersey that night; check out MiHockey’s photos from the game. (Photos by…
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Spartans officially announce signings of two players for 2019-2020 season
By @MichaelCaples – The Michigan State Spartans have announced the signings of two players for the 2019-2020 NCAA hockey season. One’s from right down the street; one’s from…Switzerland. The Spartans’ freshman class will include Oak Park native Josh Nodler and Arisdorft, Switzerland native Nicolas Muller – the team announcement indicates that there may players…
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Red Wings announce two-year contract extension for head coach Jeff Blashill
By @MichaelCaples – The first Michigan native to serve as head coach of the Detroit Red Wings has just signed a contract extension. The Detroit Red Wings announced today that the team has agreed to a two-year extension with Jeff Blashill. Blashill, 45, is in the midst of his fourth season as bench boss…