Hockey

Published August 13, 2018

Local league offers ‘elite’ level of hockey

MOUNT CLEMENS — A decade ago, Steven Oleksy had an idea. A 2004 graduate of Macomb L’Anse Creuse North, Oleksy’s love of hockey is obvious. Currently a defenseman in the Anaheim Ducks organization, the Chesterfield native has enjoyed a career that includes a Stanley Cup ring with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2016.

Published May 8, 2018

Woodward Talk

Local resident part of USA Hockey Nationals championship team

In 2014, Ferndale resident Rebecca Sonn experienced something that she said hit her hard.Read More

Published April 20, 2018

C&G Newspapers

One last look at hockey’s best

OAKLAND COUNTY — Shortly after the boys hockey finals concluded last month, coaches in the Oakland Activities Association announced their All-Association teams.

Former players from the Detroit Red Wings are scheduled to play against UAW-Ford members at Fraser Hockeyland April 29. The Red Wings alumni have won the two previous contests. Pictured is a moment from a prior game.

Published April 20, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Former Detroit Red Wings players to skate for a good cause

FRASER — Hockey fans will have an opportunity to watch former Detroit Red Wings players don their skates again, and this time it will be for a good cause.

Published April 9, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Country Day goalie takes home Mr. Hockey award after stellar season

BEVERLY HILLS — The state championship was the cherry on top, the ultimate reward for a season never to forget. How could things get any better for the Beverly Hills Detroit Country Day hockey team at this point?

Published March 10, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Country Day hockey completes magic run, wins D-3 state title

The speed and momentum was too much.

Published March 5, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Country Day and Marian girls basketball, Rice, CD and CK hockey claim trophies

BEVERLY HILLS/BLOOMFIELD HILLS — The playoffs in girls basketball and boys hockey are in full swing, and for a handful of local teams, that meant some trophies were collected. For one in particular, well, it was business as usual.

MHSAA official Trent Anderson looks on during a wrestling match at the state finals Feb. 24 in Kalamazoo.

Published March 2, 2018

C&G Newspapers

MHSAA looks to tackle officiating shortage

METRO DETROIT — A decade ago, the Michigan High School Athletic Association enjoyed its highest-ever enrollment of officials at 12,400. Today, the number sits at just over 10,000.

Published February 19, 2018

Farmington Press

Hockey, girls hoops teams set for first round of playoff action

In less than three weeks’ time, the first baseballs and softballs will pop into gloves and off bats, track shoes will lace up, and soccer balls will bounce on the pitch.

Published February 21, 2018

Royal Oak Review

Hockey and girls basketball teams set for first round of playoff action

In less than three weeks, the first baseballs and softballs will pop into gloves and off bats, track shoes will lace up and soccer balls will bounce on the pitch.

Published February 20, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

North boys hockey coach looks to help lead program back to winning ways

GROSSE POINTES — Since the early 2000s, Grosse Pointe North’s boys hockey program has won two Michigan High School Athletic Association Division II state championships and eight regional titles.

Published February 19, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Hockey teams set to embark on quick playoff tournament

BROOMFIELD HILLS/BIRMINGHAM — With the regular season all but concluded, the playoff push for boys hockey teams officially begins Feb. 26. The state finals are set for March 10, concluding a high-paced sprint to three eventual champions.

Published February 19, 2018

Shelby - Utica News

Talented pair of seniors helping Eagles fly high on the ice

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — When the spotlight is brightest, Bob Hall knows who to trust. The Utica Eisenhower hockey coach called this current roster one of the most talented teams the program has ever seen. However, when a crucial moment presents itself, Hall taps senior co-captains Matt Haist and Nick Cvetanovski to head over the boards.

Published February 13, 2018

Farmington Press

Farmington High hockey playing its best at most important time

FARMINGTON — Since a 5-4 loss to Troy High on Dec. 20, Farmington High hockey has lost just once, putting together a 4-1-3 streak as of press time.

Published February 13, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

Liggett girls hockey shooting for more playoff success

GROSSE POITES — The story of last season’s Grosse Pointe Woods University Liggett girls hockey team had the makings of a Hollywood movie.

Published February 5, 2018

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

USA Hockey, local junior hockey team offering free lessons for youths

FRASER — On March 3, the Metro Jets, a local Junior “A” hockey team, in conjunction with USA Hockey, will be hosting an event called Try Hockey for Free Day, for youths ages 3-10.

Published February 5, 2018

Shelby - Utica News

‘Underdog’ Utica hockey club eyes strong finish

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Last season, Bob Clouston had roughly 48 hours to prepare for his new role as head coach. This year, he enjoyed a full offseason to prepare for his second campaign with the Utica High hockey team and is seeing major dividends from the extra time.

Published January 31, 2018

Macomb Township Chronicle

Dakota building a successful program on the ice

Coming off the club’s first regional title in nearly a decade, the Macomb Dakota hockey team has high expectations.

Published January 29, 2018

Farmington Press

Winless so far, Farmington Hills United hockey continues to push forward

FARMINGTON HILLS — At press time, the Flyers had taken the ice 16 times in game action. All 16 times, they exited on the wrong side of the scoreboard.