By Jim den Hollander Editor/Publisher Midwesthockey.info USA Hockey released the roster for the U18 Hlinka-Gretzky Cup and it includes a dozen players who have spent time in the United States Hockey League along with seven that call the Midwest home. Three forwards last played at Shattuck-St. Mary’s located in Minnesota. Starting with the goaltenders, Caleb
The Flint Firebirds took to the ice for the first time on Friday (Sept. 1, 2017) to kick off play at a league Showcase tournament involving a half dozen league team at the Harbor Center in Buffalo, NY. The Firebirds drew a tough assignment in its opening pre-season contest, facing the defending Memorial Cup Champion
The Ontario Hockey League kicks off this weekend for both American Midwest based teams. The Flint Firebirds will be looking to build off its first playoff appearance last season when it begins a preview of its third OHL season when it takes on the defending Memorial Cup champion Windsor Spitfires tonight (Sept. 1, 2017) in
SAGINAW, Mich. – The Saginaw Spirit rounded out its 2017-18 coaching staff by announcing Friday (Aug. 14, 2017) the team has hired Ryan Kuwabara as Assistant Coach. “I am extremely excited to welcome Ryan to the Spirit organization,” said Spirit Head Coach Troy Smith. “Having observed him develop young players with Ancaster into OHL players
CALGARY, Alta. – Twelve coaches have been selected to lead Canada’s National Men’s Summer Under-18 Team and Canada’s national men’s under-17 teams throughout development and selection camps, and 2017 events, including Ryan Oulahen from the Flint Firebirds. Paul McFarland (Richmond Hill, Ont./Kingston, OHL) will return as head coach of Canada’s National Men’s Summer Under-18 Team,
Toronto, ON (Courtesy Ontario Hockey League) – The Ontario Hockey League today (May 17, 2017) announced the All-Star teams for the 2016-17 OHL season. Red Tilson Trophy winner Alex DeBrincat of the Erie Otters headlines the First Team All-Stars at right wing after leading the league in scoring with 127 points in 63 games. This
