The Resurgence of Rochester United Hockey

We continue previews of all 13 conferences, leagues and associations from across the state of Michigan in preparation for the 2025-26 high school hockey season. This week, we dive into the Southeastern Conference (SEC), Macomb Activities Conference (MAC) and Oakland Activities Association (OAA).

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Can Mattawan Continue to Climb the State Ranks?

Petey's Picks podcast, Season 3, Episode 3

We begin previews of all 13 conferences, leagues and associations from across the state of Michigan in preparation for the 2025-26 high school hockey season. I share my thoughts, players to watch and bold predictions for the Mid-Michigan Hockey Conference (MMHC), South Central Hockey League (SCHL) and Lakes Valley Conference (LVC).

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Donovan Durbin dominates at AAA Kickoff Classic

Plenty of Michigan hockey prospects in action last weekend at the 2025 AAA Kick-off Classic. Fox Motors, Compuware and Belle Tire all represented, while Michigan Hockey Advancement (MHA) sent six teams of its own, and several split-season high school hockey teams participated as well. I offer up some thoughts and what I saw at the…

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I’m So Sick of Fall Hockey

The first episode of Season 3 comes in hot! I share my thoughts following Michigan Developmental Hockey League (MDHL) tryouts and the Michigan Hockey Advancement (MHA) Showcase. I saw more than 300 Michigan high school hockey prospects in action in just over a week. My biggest takeaways and what needs to change to make fall…

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Team Michigan Rosters Announced for CCM NIT

Junior and Senior roster selections for Team Michigan were finalized last week. I share my thoughts from tryouts and preview how the two teams stack up ahead of the 2025 CCM NIT in Minnesota next month. Plus, we unveil my teams for the first — and only — Five Regions Face-off NHL 25 simulated, virtual,…

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I’m Gonna Fix the MHSAA State Playoffs

We recap some of the biggest takeaways and performances from the 2025 MHSAA Frozen Four. I present my fix for a playoff system that’s been broken for forever, with a tiered format that provides great competition, an even playing field and simple enough for the MHSAA to implement. Plus, my All-Freshman and All-Sophomore Teams have…

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Bracketology for the 2025 MHSAA Hockey Playoffs

The 2025 Michigan high school hockey state playoffs get underway this week. I’ve got complete bracketology and picks for all three divisions. Find out which matchups were the toughest to predict, underdogs I like the most, teams I’m most confident in and of course, who I think will win it all.

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Biggest Event in Michigan High School Hockey

The MIHL Showcase is this weekend, with 22 of the top 25 teams in the state set to be in action. Not to mention, three top teams from Ohio, one from Wisconsin and one from Illinois. This is THE BEST event in the Michigan high school hockey season, and I’ve got teams to watch, players…

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