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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

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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

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You know, I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about what to write in an introductory post for this...
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Lumberjacks aiming for elite status in 2023-24 – and beyond

Featured, Junior, News

The nature of junior hockey is usually cyclical. Rosters are generally constructed with specific timelines in mind. Teams with players who...
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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 and only outdoor ball hockey court....
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NTDP Girls Hockey Night back for a second season with help from USA Hockey, MAHA

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USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program is hosting its second annual “NTDP Girls...
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A great year ahead for college hockey in Michigan

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There’s a certain time of summer where you can start to feel it in the air. It’s subtle. Once the warm summer day fades, a faint chill...
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MAHA Tier 1 Showcase kicks off 2023-24 AAA hockey season

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While at least some of the teams may have squeezed in some games already, the official ‘start of season’ event for Michigan’s Tier 1...
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MAHA’s “Earn Your Stripes” referee event coming to Grand Rapids

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  Last year, the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association hosted a unique event to welcome and...
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