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.