Nov 19Weekend notes: MSU proves mettle as Team USA selection camp nearsUSA Hockey’s selection camp for the World Junior Championship is less than one month away, which means I’m spending plenty of time at the rink in preparation for our NHL Network coverage. Some notes and observations from my travels on the weekend before Thanksgiving: — Michigan State is on pace…World Junior Championship5 min readWorld Junior Championship5 min read
Oct 9One year later, Frank Nazar III is arriving right on time at MichiganANN ARBOR, Mich. — Less than 24 hours after a sluggish season opener, Michigan needed immediate production from their new first-line center. Frank Nazar III delivered in Sunday’s 5–4 victory over Providence. Nazar took three shots on goal. He scored twice, including the eventual game-winner. The first was at the…Chicago Blackhawks3 min readChicago Blackhawks3 min read
Sep 29In unrivaled story, Team USA hopeful Tyler Duke joins brother Dylan at MichiganThe Michigan-Ohio State rivalry has been around for awhile, but not quite as long as sibling rivalry itself. Because of that, Tyler Duke still laughs about a photo at his family’s home. The picture was taken at Cleveland Browns Stadium on Feb. …Hockey4 min readHockey4 min read
Aug 31ND’s Paul Fischer has found his pace — and possibly a spot on Team USAPLYMOUTH, Mich. — For Notre Dame defenseman Paul Fischer, a willingness to fail is essential to his success. Fischer’s ability to negate odd-man rushes with his skating ability was one major evolution while playing under head coach Dan Muse at the USA Hockey National Team Development program. Now that skill…Hockey3 min readHockey3 min read
Aug 8Isaac Howard chose MSU without campus visit — and already loves his new homePLYMOUTH, Mich. — Isaac Howard entered the transfer portal after his freshman season at Minnesota-Duluth. He chose Michigan State without having set foot on campus. Why? “I know what I’m getting out of Adam Nightingale and Will Morlock,” Howard said, referring to MSU’s head coach and strength and conditioning coach…Michigan State3 min readMichigan State3 min read
Jul 8For Habs prospect Jacob Fowler, multi-sport background inspired NHL pathAs the MLB Draft begins Sunday, players from Florida will figure prominently in the early selections. Outfielders Dylan Crews (Lake Mary) and Wyatt Langford (Trenton) are among the top three overall prospects, according to the latest MLBPipeline.com rankings. Last month’s NHL Draft featured a couple Floridians, too: The Columbus Blue…Hockey3 min readHockey3 min read
Jul 7Erie Otters, OHL supporting Akwesasne community where Ducks draftee Terrance first dreamed of NHLErie Otters forward Carey Terrance made news last week when the Anaheim Ducks selected him with the 59th overall pick in the NHL Draft. Now the Otters are paying tribute to the community where Terrance first dreamed of a career in pro hockey. Sources confirmed Friday that the Otters will…Hockey1 min readHockey1 min read
