Author: Michael Caples

Michael Caples is the founder and editor of Great Lakes Skate. A longtime hockey journalist and photographer, Caples spent 10 years as the editor of Michigan Hockey Magazine and MiHockey.com after getting his professional journalism start as a staff writer for the Detroit Red Wings. A contributing writer and photographer for various entities including the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association, USA Hockey and USA Hockey's National Team Development Program and more, Caples is also the owner of Take Your Shot Photography, a hockey-focused photo company servicing players and teams of all ages and skill levels.

St. Clair Shores captures MAHA 18U AA state championship

Featured, High School, News, Youth

JACKSON – For most youth hockey teams, the 2023-24 hockey season is just getting underway....
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MAHA announces new ‘8U Hockey Plus Program’ to start in January

Featured, News, Youth

The Michigan Amateur Hockey Association has announced a new program to help players transition from cross-ice to full-ice hockey prior to...
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Checking out the Michigan teams in MyHockeyRankings’ first polls of 2023-24

Featured, News, Youth

In the youth hockey community, MYHockeyRankings has become the definitive source for comparing teams across the country in all age groups...
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Four Michigan schools crack NCAA D1 Men’s preseason poll

College, Featured, News

The preseason USCHO Division 1 Men’s poll was released to the college hockey community on...
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Belle Tire Sled Hockey program hopes to welcome new players to the sport

Featured, More, News, Youth

“When you get out there, your disability does not matter – it’s only what you are capable of on the ice.” That was one of the...
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Top teams start to emerge at MAHA September Tier 1 Showcase

Featured, News, Youth

The Michigan Amateur Hockey Association hosted its 2023 September Tier 1 Showcase in Troy to officially kick off the new hockey season for...
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Michigan State to name Munn ice surface in honor of Ron Mason

College, Featured, News

When Michigan State begins its 2023-24 NCAA hockey season, the Spartans will do so on the Ron Mason...
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Little Caesars girls’ teams find early-season success in Pittsburgh

Featured, News, Youth

Some of the top teams across North America gathered in Pittsburgh this past weekend for the Premiere Ice Prospects Labor Day Girls Fest,...
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Howies Hockey to expand operations, add 40+ jobs in Kent County

Equipment, Featured, More, News

Howard Max Sieplinga started Howies Hockey by selling rolls of tape out of his trunk at local rinks. His commitment to providing the hockey...
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Caples: Welcome to The Skate, a site dedicated to hockey in Michigan

News, Staff Picks, Voices

You know, I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about what to write in an introductory post for this...
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