Category: Editor’s picks
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2018 MIHL Prep Hockey Showcase schedule announced
By @MichaelCaples – In less than three weeks, some of the top high school hockey programs in Michigan and beyond will be invading Trenton’s Kennedy Ice Arena for the 18th annual MIHL Prep Hockey Showcase. The showcase spans three days – Thursday, Feb. 1 through Saturday, Feb. 3 – and features 42 high school teams…
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Saginaw Spirit acquire Red Wings prospect Reilly Webb
By @MichaelCaples – The Saginaw Spirit are bringing a Red Wings prospect into the fold. The OHL franchise announced today that they have acquired defenseman Reilly Webb via trade with the Hamilton Bulldogs. “We are thrilled to welcome Reilly Webb to the Saginaw Spirit Hockey Club,” said Spirit general manager Dave Drinkill. “Reilly is a…
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Team East tops Team West in 2018 USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game
By @MichaelCaples – Tonight, in Kearney, Neb., some of the top NHL Draft-eligible players in the USHL competed in the league’s annual USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game at the home of the Tri-City Storm. Team East prevailed 4-3 over Team West in the 2018 edition of the contest, which has showcased 76 future NHL draftees…
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PHOTOS: Little Caesars, Victory Honda battle in the 2018 Silver Stick Bantam AAA final
On Sunday night, the Little Caesars ’03 squad capped off a grueling stretch of play with a Silver Stick championship over in-state foe Victory Honda at McMorran Main Arena in Port Huron. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey) All-Tournament Team G – Luca DiPasquo – Canton Victory Honda F – Dylan Duke – Detroit Compuware F –…
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Recruiting: Vincent Salice commits to Vermont
By @MichaelCaples – Vincent Salice has punched his ticket to Hockey East. The Little Caesars ’03 birth-year forward announced his commitment to the University of Vermont just a few hours after his team won Silver Sticks in Port Huron. “There are a few main reasons why I chose Vermont,” Salice told MiHockey. “The coaches were…
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Michigan names impress at USHL/NHL Top Prospects on-ice testing
By @MichaelCaples – On the eve of the 2018 USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game in Nebraska, the 36 participating skaters were put through a series of on-ice tests, and, to nobody’s surprise around here, the Michigan names did pretty well. Here’s a look at the top five finishes in each test, as well as the…
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Red Wings recall Jared Coreau from Grand Rapids
By @StefanKubus – With Jimmy Howard ruled out for Sunday’s game against Tampa Bay with a lower-body injury (day-to-day), the Red Wings called up Jared Coreau from Grand Rapids to back up Petr Mrazek. Coreau, 26, has posted a 12-9-2 record, 2.77 goals-against average and .906 save percentage with the Griffins this season. The Northern…
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Red Wings extend win streak to season-high four games with win against Panthers
By @StefanKubus – DETROIT — Things are going well for the Red Wings right now. That’s not something you’ve been able to say often this season, so the team is certainly embracing it. With a 4-2 win over the Florida Panthers Friday night at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit extended its season-high win streak to…
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Berenson on rink dedication: “I was lucky I was at a school like Michigan”
By @MichaelCaples – ANN ARBOR – When asked about seeing his signature bordering both blue lines of Yost Ice Arena, Red Berenson expressed concern. “It’s a good likeness – I hope they don’t put it on a check,” he said with a laugh. On a more serious note, Berenson followed with, “it’s good – if…
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PHOTOS: Oakland Jr. Grizzlies host alumni game in support of #JoeyStrong
The Oakland Jr. Grizzlies organized the Tier 1 organization’s first-ever alumni game over the holiday break, and they did so to support one of their hockey families. The alumni game served as a fundraiser for #JoeyStrong, as the OJG family collected money through ticket sales and raffles to give to the family of Joey Gangola…