Michigan State to name Munn ice surface in honor of Ron Mason
When Michigan State begins its 2023-24 NCAA hockey season, the Spartans will do so on the Ron Mason...
Little Caesars girls’ teams find early-season success in Pittsburgh
Some of the top teams across North America gathered in Pittsburgh this past weekend for the Premiere Ice Prospects Labor Day Girls Fest,...
Howies Hockey to expand operations, add 40+ jobs in Kent County
Howard Max Sieplinga started Howies Hockey by selling rolls of tape out of his trunk at local rinks. His commitment to providing the hockey...
Caples: Welcome to The Skate, a site dedicated to hockey in Michigan
You know, I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about what to write in an introductory post for this...
Lumberjacks aiming for elite status in 2023-24 – and beyond
The nature of junior hockey is usually cyclical. Rosters are generally constructed with specific timelines in mind. Teams with players who...
Flint set to unveil first ball hockey court on Tuesday; players encouraged to attend
On Tuesday, Sept. 5, the Flint Inner City Youth Hockey Program will be breaking in Flint’s first and only outdoor ball hockey court....
NTDP Girls Hockey Night back for a second season with help from USA Hockey, MAHA
USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program is hosting its second annual “NTDP Girls...
A great year ahead for college hockey in Michigan
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...
Webb: Want to help a new hockey player? Sharpen their skates
By Charlie Webb – Hockey has barriers to entry that most sports do not have to deal with, unfortunately. One that may not be...
MAHA Tier 1 Showcase kicks off 2023-24 AAA hockey season
While at least some of the teams may have squeezed in some games already, the official ‘start of...