Category: The Latest
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Recruiting: Jed Pietila commits to Michigan Tech
By @MichaelCaples – A state-wide lockdown hasn’t kept Jed Pietila from figuring out what’s next in his hockey career. The Howell native and former Hartland High School star has announced his commitment to Michigan Tech, locking in a spot with the Huskies for the upcoming season. “Michigan Tech has always been my dream school,”…
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PHOTOS: Oakland Jr. Grizzlies win 2020 MAHA 8U Mite White Division state championship
Congrats to St. Clair Shores, the 2020 MAHA 8U Mite Red Division state champions. The St. Clair Shores boys topped the Soo Lakers in the championship contest, played on March 8 at the Dearborn Ice Skating Center. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey) NOTE: In the midst of the Coronavirus concerns, we are going to be posting…
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Saginaw Heritage’s Brady Rappuhn named 2019-2020 Mr. Hockey winner
By @MichaelCaples – The Michigan High School Hockey Coaches’ Association held a virtual banquet Wednesday evening to honor the 2019-2020 season award winners, and the biggest prize of the night went to Brady Rappuhn. The Saginaw Heritage senior captain was named the 2020 recipient of the Mr. Hockey Award, presented annually to the top…
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NHL Central Scouting releases final rankings for 2020 Draft
By @MichaelCaples – NHL Central Scouting has released its final rankings for the upcoming 2020 NHL Draft, and there are plenty of Michigan names on the list. For the Red Wings’ portion of the rankings, here’s a look at the top four players – the top three North Americans and the No. 1 European…
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Chase Pietila signs USHL tender with Lincoln Stars
By @MichaelCaples – When the quarantine is over, Chase Pietila will be on his way to Nebraska. The Howell native has signed a USHL tender with the Lincoln Stars, locking in a spot with the junior franchise for the upcoming 2020-21 season. “I’m very excited to play in Lincoln, it’s a great opportunity and…
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MiHockey’s 2020 OHL Draft Watch
By @MichaelCaples – Despite the early conclusion to the season, the 2020 OHL Priority Selection is still taking place at its scheduled date and time, which means Saturday, April 4, marks the day in which a talented group of Michigan names are selected by Ontario Hockey League franchises. Here is MiHockey’s official draft watch…
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MHSAA cancels remainder of 2019-2020 winter and spring sport seasons
By @MichaelCaples – The high school hockey state playoffs were put on hold on March 12 in the hopes that they would be able to finish at a later date. Today, the Michigan High School Athletic Association announced the cancellation of all winter and spring sport seasons. The decision comes “in compliance with the…
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Griffins ink BU captain Patrick Curry to two-year deal
By @StefanKubus – Hockey may be at a standstill, but it didn’t stop the Grand Rapids Griffins from adding a collegiate free agent. The Griffins inked Boston University captain Patrick Curry to a two-year deal through the 2021-22 season. The 6-foot forward had a career year in his senior campaign with the Terriers, totaling…
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MAHA postpones all tryouts until further notice
By @MichaelCaples – The Michigan Amateur Hockey Association has announced that all tryouts for all age groups and skill levels are postponed until further notice. Here is the statement in full: On Monday, March 23, the Governor of Michigan issued an Executive Order in Response to COVID-19 to, “Stay Home, Stay Safe” until April…
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NHL announces postponements of Draft, Awards, Scouting Combine
By @MichaelCaples – The NHL announced today that it has postponed major off-season events. The league has postponed the 2020 NHL Scouting Combine, the 2020 NHL Awards and the 2020 NHL Draft. The location, timing and format for the draft (and draft lottery) will be announced when details are finalized. No statement on how…