By Jim den Hollander  Editor/Publisher  Midwesthockey.info  This is the third of seven off season articles representing the junior hockey leagues falling under the Midwesthockey.info umbrella. The North American Hockey League is one of two ‘Tier 2’ level junior hockey leagues run in USA and it is the only one that includes teams based in the

By Jim den Hollander  Editor/Publisher  Midwesthockey.info  This is the fourth of five summer review/preview type stories on the NHL’s Midwest-based NHL teams.  Despite a drop in wins and points, the Minnesota Wild remained at or near the top of the NHL’s Central Division through most of last season.  Finishing the regular season with a 46-25-11

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

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

By Jim den Hollander  Editor/Publisher  Midwesthockey.info  This is the third of five summer review/preview type stories on the NHL’s Midwest-based NHL teams.Despite improving in every aspect statistically, the Detroit Red Wings’ ‘Yzerplan’ saw the team lose a bit of ground in the ultra-competitive Atlantic Division.  After 25-straight playoff appearances, the Red Wings may have been

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