Category: Lake Superior State Lakers
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PHOTOS: 2019 College Hockey Inc. event in Plymouth
Every spring, College Hockey Inc. brings some of the top youth hockey players in the state to USA Hockey Arena. There, the players and their families have the opportunity to hear from college coaches and guest speakers, while also going through an on-ice practice with the NCAA representatives. This year, attendees heard from USA…
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Four Michigan D1 schools part of exploration into new college hockey conference
By @MichaelCaples – Seven schools with NCAA Division 1 men’s hockey programs have jointly announced an exploration into a new college hockey conference that would begin play in the 2021-22 season. Four of the seven are Michigan-based schools, all currently competing in the WCHA – Ferris State, Lake Superior State, Michigan Tech and Northern…
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Recruiting: Tyler Williams commits to Lake Superior State
By @MichaelCaples – Tyler Williams has punched his ticket to an in-state school. The South Lyon native has announced his verbal commitment to Lake Superior State. “I chose LSSU because I think that the coaches develop offensive forwards like myself and they play a fast game which I really like, as well,” Williams told MiHockey.…
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WCHA releases 2019-20 composite schedule; games to watch
By @StefanKubus – The Western Collegiate Hockey Association has released its schedule for the 2019-20 campaign. Which, of course, means schedules for our four Michigan schools in the conference: Ferris State, Northern Michigan, Lake Superior State and Michigan Tech. Here’s a breakdown of the all-Michigan match-ups and some other highlighted games to keep an…
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NCAA D1 council approves rule changes for college hockey recruiting
By @MichaelCaples – The NCAA D1 Council has approved rule changes that will alter the recruiting timeline for Division 1 men’s hockey prospects. It comes “with the goal of slowing down and improving the recruiting experience,” per a release from College Hockey, Inc. The highlights: Eliminating all recruiting conversations (whether initiated by a coach…
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NCAA announces D1 men’s ice hockey regional sites 2020, 2021
By @MichaelCaples – The 2020 Frozen Four is coming to Little Caesars Arena. The path to get there has just been announced by the NCAA. Today, the college hockey world learned what the host sites will be both for the 2020 and 2021 D1 men’s ice hockey regionals. In 2020, the hosts will be:…
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Michigan D1 schools shut out of NCAA Tournament for second time since 1979
By @MichaelCaples – None of the Michigan-based D1 hockey programs were anxiously awaiting the results of the NCAA Tournament reveal on ESPNU Sunday night. It’s now official – the State of Michigan will not have a team competing for a spot in the Frozen Four. The NCAA officially announced its bracket for the 2019…
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Ruggiero, Gates Jr. sign ATOs with AHL’s San Diego Gulls
By @StefanKubus – A couple more Michigan names are moving up from the collegiate ranks. The San Diego Gulls, AHL affiliate to the Anaheim Ducks, have signed forward Brent Gates Jr. and defenseman Steven Ruggiero to amateur tryout agreements. Gates Jr., a 21-year-old Grand Rapids native, wrapped up his senior campaign with Minnesota, where…
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WCHA All-League Teams announced
By @MichaelCaples – The WCHA has announced its 2018-19 All-League Teams, with Michigan names throughout. Congrats to the following players: First Team Troy Loggins – Senior – Northern Michigan Diego Cuglietta – Senior – Lake Superior State Philip Beaulieu – Junior – Northern Michigan Cooper Zech – Freshman – Ferris State (South Lyon native)…
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LSSU’s Ashton Calder named WCHA rookie of month; NMU’s Rockwood also honored
By @MichaelCaples – Playing in his hometown certainly hasn’t bothered Ashton Calder. The Lake Superior State freshman forward has been named the WCHA’s rookie of the month for the second month in a row. After being named January’s top freshman, Calder continued his strong play for the Lakers into February, as the Sault Ste.…