Published February 6, 2019
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.
Read MorePublished February 4, 2019
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.
Read MorePublished February 1, 2019
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.
Read MorePublished February 1, 2019
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.
Read MorePublished January 17, 2019
ORCHARD LAKE — The expectations are always high for Orchard Lake St. Mary’s hockey, and this season is no different.
Read MorePublished January 14, 2019
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.”
Read MorePublished January 10, 2019
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.
Read MorePublished January 8, 2019
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.
Read MorePublished December 11, 2018
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.
Read MorePublished December 10, 2018
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.
Read MorePublished December 4, 2018
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.
Read MorePublished December 3, 2018
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.
Read MorePublished December 3, 2018
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.
Read MorePublished November 30, 2018
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.
Read MorePublished November 30, 2018
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.
Read MorePublished November 23, 2018
WEST BLOOMFIELD — For West Bloomfield High hockey coach Logan McLean, playing hard and giving maximum effort have been the main focus.
Read MorePublished November 2, 2018
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.
Read MorePublished August 13, 2018
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.
Read MorePublished May 8, 2018
Published April 20, 2018
OAKLAND COUNTY — Shortly after the boys hockey finals concluded last month, coaches in the Oakland Activities Association announced their All-Association teams.
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