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Wolverines ready to face high expectations (and photos from exhibition opener at Yost)

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ANN ARBOR – It was well-documented throughout the summer that the Michigan Wolverines enter...
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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 new website, but ironically, I’m...
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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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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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Black Bear purchases facilities in Ann Arbor, East Lansing, Hazel Park

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Black Bear Sports Group is quickly becoming a name to know in the Michigan hockey community. Over the past few months, the Maryland-based...
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Saginaw Spirit to host 2024 Memorial Cup

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  Saginaw will be setting some junior hockey history next spring. The Memorial Cup will be...
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