Hockey

Published February 6, 2019

Rochester United enjoying successful season

Through 19 games in this year’s high school hockey season, coach Bryan Kowalski had his team humming along. At press time, Rochester United was 16-3-0 overall and ranked No. 5 in the state in Division 1.

Published February 4, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Eisenhower hockey working as a team during win streak

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — It’s one of the most used phrases in sports, and there’s a reason for it. Learning to play as a team can go a long way when it comes to having a successful season.

Published February 1, 2019

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Shores Unified hockey having bounce-back season

ST. CLAIR SHORES — A season after finishing 4-20 and in the basement of the Macomb Area Conference Red Division, the St. Clair Shores Unified hockey team has one of the best offensive attacks in the state and is in the midst of a big bounce-back season.

Published February 1, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Offense pacing L’Anse Creuse Unified hockey

MACOMB COUNTY — In its first four games, the L’Anse Creuse Unified hockey team went 1-3 and was outscored 14-6, but the squad turned things around quickly and has gone on a run.

Published January 17, 2019

West Bloomfield Beacon

Orchard Lake St. Mary’s boys hockey has eyes on the prize

ORCHARD LAKE — The expectations are always high for Orchard Lake St. Mary’s hockey, and this season is no different.

Published January 14, 2019

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Birmingham Unified honors Public safety personnel on ‘Safety Night’

BIRMINGHAM — There often are times in sports where things happen that surpass the game itself. A recent example came Jan. 12 at Birmingham Ice Arena, where the Birmingham Unified hockey program treated local public safety members to a free hockey game on “Safety Night.”

Orchard Lake St. Mary’s junior Troy Clark tries to skate away from University of Detroit Jesuit defenders in a game Jan. 5. St. Mary’s will be participating in the MIHL Showcase, which takes place from Jan. 31 to Feb. 2.

Published January 10, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Top hockey teams gearing up for 19th annual MIHL Showcase

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan Interscholastic Hockey League Showcase has come a long way since its birth nearly two decades ago. The once 12-team format has turned into a 42-team team showcase that spans across three days.

Published January 8, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe South girls hockey expecting big things

GROSSE POINTES — The Grosse Pointe South girls hockey program has become as close to a dynasty as you can get. After all, the Blue Devils have won 13 Michigan Metro Girls High School Hockey League state championships since 1997. Their most recent title came a season ago, as they knocked off Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood.

Published December 11, 2018

Woodward Talk

Berkley High hockey returns with a veteran squad

BERKLEY — Berkley High hockey coach Paul Fox said he has been looking forward to this season “for a very long time.” Although some high school coaches have only known their players for less than four years, Fox has a longer history with some of his players, which can help make his job far from mundane.

Published December 10, 2018

Shelby - Utica News

Eisenhower hockey figuring out who they are

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Utica Eisenhower hockey has gotten used to gutsy, grind-it-out performances so far this season. The team employed that exact style of play in a 2-1 overtime loss to Macomb Dakota Dec. 4 at Suburban Ice Macomb.

Published December 4, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe North hockey looking to keep things simple

GROSSE POINTE — Defense and simplicity. That is what Grosse Pointe North hockey is focusing on this year. After trying to out-skill teams last season, North coach Joe Drouin would like his team’s approach to be smarter and more calculated this year.

Published December 3, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Bloomfield Hills High hockey working to stay competitive

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Bloomfield Hills High hockey coach Bruce McAlister has a goal for his team this season. He wants his team to compete in every game it’s in.

Published December 3, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Utica-Ford Unified hockey turns nothing into something

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Just a few months before the season started, Utica High and coach Bob Clouston did not know if they were going to have a hockey program. At the end of last season, the Chieftains lost 10 seniors on a 15-man roster.

Published November 30, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

New Shores Unified hockey coach talks rebuilding program

ST. CLAIR SHORES — St. Clair Shores Unified hockey coach Nick Radjewski understands that his new role is much more expansive than his former post as one of the team’s assistants.

Published November 30, 2018

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

L’Anse Creuse Unified hockey looks to stand out in 2019

MOUNT CLEMENS — L’Anse Creuse Unified hockey coach Jon Nader said he and his players are excited about the new season, but some things must happen before expectations are raised.

Published November 23, 2018

West Bloomfield Beacon

West Bloomfield High hockey focused on playing hard

WEST BLOOMFIELD — For West Bloomfield High hockey coach Logan McLean, playing hard and giving maximum effort have been the main focus.

Published November 2, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Winter sports season is upon us

We still have the football, volleyball and girls swimming state finals to come, but the winter sports season is set to kick into gear with eight sports taking center stage.

Published August 13, 2018

C&G Newspapers

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.