The Two Best Conferences in Michigan High School Hockey
11 of the 19 teams between the Kensington Lakes Activities Association (KLAA) and Michigan Interscholastic Hockey League (MIHL) have won a Michigan high school hockey state championship. There are no better conferences in the state than these two. We wrap up or preseason previews with a look at state title contenders from both conferences, as…
Read MoreThe Best in the West and a Look at the Metro League
Is High School Hockey on par with AAA in Michigan? Results from the 2024 CCM Motown are pretty telling. We get into that, as well as conference previews of the Metro League in Detroit and the OK Conference in West-Michigan.
Read MoreCONFERENCE PREVIEWS: Predictions, Players to Watch and More
Just how good is the Saginaw Valley League (SVL)? There’s only one league champ, but several member teams go on to make an impact at the state tournament. The Big North Conference is still young, but even more experienced with lots of prospects to keep an eye on. And it’s full on Game of Thrones…
Read MoreBold Predictions for the SEC, SCHL and OAA
We continue conference previews of the upcoming 2024-25 Michigan high school hockey season. Two conferences that feel wide open, and one that likely has a runaway winner. Teams in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) are in rebuild mode, while the South Central Hockey League (SCHL) will likely hold onto its title as the lowest-scoring league in…
Read MoreBreaking Down the Mid-Michigan, Macomb and Lakes Valley Hockey Conferences
The 2024-25 Michigan high school hockey season is just one month away, and it’s time to start looking ahead for what this winter may hold for players, teams and conferences. On our first episode of conference previews, we get into the Mid-Michigan Hockey Conference, Macomb Activities Conference and the Lakes Valley Conference. I’ll give you…
Read MoreMI-HS hockey alumni debut on NAHL opening weekend rosters
Junior hockey season is officially underway, and as many as 19 Michigan high school hockey alumni make their debut in the 2024-25 North American Hockey League (NAHL) schedule. We also talk about the NAHL’s sister league, the NAPHL, where 19 current Michigan high school hockey prospects competed over the weekend as well. Plus, I had…
Read MoreFilm Study from the AAA Kickoff Classic
It’s August, what could we possibly be looking for during fall hockey? We’ll get into it, recapping what I saw this weekend at the AAA Kickoff Classic in Grand Rapids. Capping things off with a little bit of film study as well, with great clips of Brother Rice Hockey’s Roman Villaire, Ty Kraut from Hartland…
Read MoreJust Because You Got Cut Doesn’t Mean You Can’t Play
The Petey’s Picks Podcast returns for Season TWO! We talk about recent tryouts for the Michigan Developmental Hockey League (MDHL), and who stood out despite not making the cut. Michigan Hockey Advancement (MHA) hosted its showcase as well, with plenty of standouts and notes from the weekend. And, just who went where during this offseason?!…
Read MoreHistory Made at the Final Four
Recapping all the Michigan high school hockey state championship action at USA Hockey Arena over the weekend, including record-breaking performances, historic championships and a triple overtime thriller people won’t soon forget.
Read MorePLAYOFF PREVIEW! I Give You The Perfect Bracket
Complete analysis of all 24 regions across 3 divisions of Michigan high school hockey playoff action
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