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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).
Read MoreCan Mattawan Continue to Climb the State Ranks?
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).
Read MoreDonovan 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…
Read MoreI’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…
Read MoreTeam 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,…
Read MoreI’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…
Read MoreBracketology 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.
Read MorePLAYOFF TALK: Mapping Out Teams Paths to Plymouth
Regional playoff brackets for Michigan high school hockey were finalized this week by the MHSAA. We take a look at all 24 regions, and I offer up instant reactions to the matchups. I’ve also got Vegas odds for teams to win Regionals and beyond.
Read MoreMichigan High School Hockey’s FIRST Conference Tournament
The first ever conference tournament in Michigan high school hockey is underway this week, as the top eight teams in the OKC compete for a championship. We update the bracket with some picks and predictions. I also recap what I saw from the 2025 MIHL Showcase this weekend, and we look ahead to some early…
Read MoreBiggest 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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