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.

Flint set to unveil first ball hockey court on Tuesday; players encouraged to attend

More, News, Youth

On Tuesday, Sept. 5, the Flint Inner City Youth Hockey Program will be breaking in Flint’s first...
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NTDP Girls Hockey Night back for a second season with help from USA Hockey, MAHA

News

USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program is hosting its second annual “NTDP Girls Hockey Night” at its home in...
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Webb: Want to help a new hockey player? Sharpen their skates

Equipment, Staff Picks, Voices

  By Charlie Webb –  Hockey has barriers to entry that most sports do not have to deal with, unfortunately. One that may not be...
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MAHA Tier 1 Showcase kicks off 2023-24 AAA hockey season

Featured, News, Staff Picks, Youth

While at least some of the teams may have squeezed in some games already, the official ‘start of...
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MAHA’s “Earn Your Stripes” referee event coming to Grand Rapids

Featured, News, Youth

  Last year, the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association hosted a unique event to welcome and train new referees in real games with...
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Five Michigan natives selected in the 2023 NHL Draft in Nashville

College, Junior, News, Pro, Staff Picks, Youth

The 2023 NHL Draft featured 49 Americans selected by franchises of hockey’s highest league, and five of those hail from the Great...
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Five Michigan natives selected in 2023 NHL Draft

News, Pro, Youth

The 2023 NHL Draft featured 49 Americans selected by franchises of hockey’s highest league,...
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VIDEO: Highlights from a MAHA Mite Jamboree at USA Hockey Arena

News, Video, Youth

Each hockey season, the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association hosts a series of Mite Jamborees, in which 8U teams from across Michigan gather...
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Check out Take Your Shot Photography this season

Photos

Check out Take Your Shot Photography – www.takeyourshot.photos – for your team and individual photo needs this hockey season....
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CCM drops Jetspeed FT6 Pro stick

Equipment, News

With their ‘Nanolite Shield’ shaft technology, CCM says its new Jetspeed FT6 Pro is even...
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