Category: The Latest
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Scott Matzka passes away after battle with ALS
By @MichaelCaples – He inspired many during his battle with ALS. Now, the hockey community has to say goodbye to Scott Matzka. The University of Michigan alum passed away today at the age of 40. “Scott was a great player, tremendous teammate and true champion,” says head coach Mel Pearson. “My thoughts and prayers…
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Team USA claims second place at Under-17 Four Nations in Plymouth
By @StefanKubus – PLYMOUTH – It wasn’t the result they were hoping for, but they’ve still claimed some hardware. Team USA finished the 2018 Under-17 Four Nations with silver after falling to Russia 3-2 in Saturday night’s championship game in overtime. Ty Smilanic, a Little Caesars and Belle Tire alum, scored twice, but Russia’s…
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Team USA beats Russia in preview of Under-17 Four Nations Cup championship game
By @MichaelCaples – You could consider it a dress rehearsal. The players didn’t – the hits and the emotion displayed on the ice certainly showed that – but Friday night’s game didn’t mean much more than just some 24 hours of bragging rights. Team USA beat Russia 4-2 in the final game of the…
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Mitch Eliot signs entry-level contract with Vancouver Canucks
By @MichaelCaples – Mitch Eliot is officially a member of the Vancouver Canucks. The Grosse Pointe native signed an entry-level contract with the NHL franchise, general manager Jim Benning announced today. The 20-year-old defenseman is in the midst of his second season with the OHL’s Sarnia Sting; Eliot has 28 points in 32 games.…
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Ferenc, Van Wieren selected for 2019 IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship
By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey has announced its 23-player roster for the upcoming 2019 IIHF Under-18 Women’s World Championship, and two Michigan natives have made the cut. Orchard Lake native Natalie Ferenc and Okemos native Clara Van Wieren will represent the Great Lakes State on the international stage when the puck drops in Obihiro,…
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Red Wings’ Mike Green out 3-5 weeks; Filip Hronek being recalled from Grand Rapids
By @StefanKubus – The Red Wings received another blow on Friday, as coach Jeff Blashill announced Mike Green will be out 3-5 weeks with a lower-body injury. Green had accumulated 16 points through 23 games this season from the back end. As a result, the Wings recalled the red-hot Filip Hronek from Grand Rapids…
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MAHA announces 2019 state tournament dates, locations
By @MichaelCaples – Players expecting to win state titles next March can now start filling in their calendars. The Michigan Amateur Hockey Association has finalized the 2019 state tournament dates and locations, and there will be four weekends worth of championship celebrations for the youth hockey community. Here is the full list:
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Team USA beats Switzerland to secure spot in U17 Four Nations championship game (with photos)
By @MichaelCaples – So nice, they’re going to do this twice. With Team USA beating Switzerland 3-1 Wednesday evening at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth, the U.S. has secured a spot in the 2018 Under-17 Four Nations Cup championship game (slated for Saturday night at 7 p.m.). The Americans know who their foe will…
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New hockey academy coming to Grand Rapids for 2019-2020 school year
By @MichaelCaples – Total Package Hockey first opened their Center of Excellence hockey academy in Metro Detroit in 2014. Now, they’re heading out west. The hockey training company has announced that a new Center of Excellence will be operated from the Southside Ice Arena in Byron Center, just outside of Grand Rapids. Southside Ice…
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WATCH: Cam Johnson plays “That Guy” this holiday season for his Binghamton Devils
Troy native Cam Johnson is one of the underrated hockey personalities to come out of the Great Lakes State in recent years. The fun-loving goaltender is now showing off his ‘acting’ abilities for his Binghamton Devils (AHL affiliate of the NHL’s New Jersey Devils) this holiday season, as the former North Dakota national champion…