Category: Junior Hockey

Solid OHL seasons highlighted by playoff clash for Firebirds and Spirit

By Jim den Hollander  Editor/Publisher  Midwesthockey.info  This is the second of seven off season articles representing the junior hockey leagues falling under the Midwesthockey.info umbrella. The two US Midwest-based teams in the Ontario Hockey League both had solid regular seasons which resulted in a head-to-head battle immediately in the post season.  A 36-27-3-2 regular season

Phantoms begin defense of first USHL championship Sept. 20

By Jim den Hollander  Editor/Publisher  Midwesthockey.info  This is the first of seven articles updating the seven junior hockey leagues that fall under the Midwesthockey.info coverage umbrella. The articles will be basic, highlighting achievements from the previous season and going over any changes for the upcoming season.  Andon Cerbone (‘04/Stamford, CT) stepped up as the hero

Super 7 from Midwest on Team USA 17U roster for Hlinka-Gretzky Cup

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

O’Hanisain, Dauphinais score twice to lead Minotauros past Hat Tricks

By Jim den HollanderEditor/PublisherMidwesthockey.infoTeams hit the halfway mark of the four-day NAHL Showcase Tournament Thursday (Sept. 15) at the National Sports Center Super Rinks in Blaine, MN. Below are results for the Midwest-based teams on Day two of the event in the order they were played. Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks 1 Minot Minotauros 8The Minotauros

Troutwine’s last minute marker lifts Jets to NAHL season opening win

By Jim den HollanderEditor/PublisherMidwesthockey.infoAll but one of the 29 NAHL teams hit the ice on the opening day of the 2022 NAHL Showcase Tournament at the National Sports Center Super Rinks in Blaine, MN Wednesday Sept. 14. For most teams the games were their season openers, a few having played on the previous weekend.Following are