CC just won a Regional Championship. With its JV team...
May ruffle some feathers around the state and some may be mad about it but I choose to be very, very, very, VERY impressed by it. Wow. Hats off to Coach Kal and the boys.
Hate em cuz ya ain’t em.
Truly humbled to receive the Friend of Hockey Award from the
@MHSHCA
! Definitely was not expecting the honor, just happy to have an impact on our sport no matter how great or small it is! Thank you to everyone in
@MichHSHockey
COACHES!
Whether this lasts 3 weeks or 3 months, you don’t have to be at a practice or a game to be a coach. Check on your players early and often. Hockey is their world and they just lost it. Make sure your kids are alright. Today, tomorrow and every day until it comes back.
I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again.
@THEMIHLShowcase
is THE best weekend in
@MichHSHockey
, and it’s just not close.
The teams, the matchups, the players, the scouts, the buzz in the building. It’s everything right about HS hockey in the Mitten State.
#TheresMoreHere
If you’ve been there, you know what I’m talking about. If you haven’t, you need to experience it. The MIHL Showcase is everything right about MI-HS Hockey
If your team only has two games worth of stats, or missing games in the schedule, or no freakin’ roster listed on the
@MichHSHockey
Hub, send it to me and I’ll do it, my goodness. No excuse for this in 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣2️⃣
Had some thoughts reflecting on this season last night. We all might not have hardware to show for it, but everyone’s a champ after persevering through the most challenging season we’ve ever seen.
#TheresMoreHere
Truly one of the best in
@MichHSHockey
There are some fantastic officials in our game that are far too under-appreciated by players, parents and coaches. Without them, there is no us! 🙏
Season 34 comes to an end with the privilege of working a MHSAA State semi-final game. I feel honored and am very grateful for the opportunity. To say this was a strange season is an understatement! Thanks goes to all of my fellow officials who made this season exceptional.
My No. 1 ranked prospect for the Class of 2038 is Callen Peterson!
Doc says he’s “normal” so the probability of Little Petey becoming a goalie is low 😉
I’d bet that 95% of the kids at
@TheMIHLShowcase
are capable of playing in the
@NA3HL
.
If you’re paying an advisor, and they’re talking to you about Tier-III teams, that advisor is stealing your money.
Was talking with a scout at the
@klaa_mihl
showcase this weekend about a kid. I said:
1. He works hard
2. He gives a shit
And the more I think about it, the more I think how invaluable those two skills are not just in hockey or sports, but your professional career and life.
To all the kids who say “my high school team sucks, I’ll never get exposure playing there”
I give you, Graham Newton. Arguably, the best defenseman in the state and he’s not playing for CC, Brighton, Houghton, Trenton or Brother Rice.
The first player from the U.P. to earn the honor since former
@CalCopperKings
Ben Johnson received the award in 2011
👏👏👏 fantastic season and an amazing career from Dean Loukus
It was announced today by the
@MHSHCA
that
@CalCopperKings
forward Dean Loukus was named Mr. Hockey for the 2020-21 season. Congratulations to Dean on an incredible accomplishment!
“It made me fall in love with the game again”
That’s a recurring trend for A LOT of the top-end kids that come to
@MichHSHockey
. Can totally rejuvenate your youth hockey career and hit the reset button a bit.
#TheresMoreHere
Senior Captain Nick Blankenburg of
@umichhockey
recently sat down with
@jonmorosi
🗣
After winning a State Championship in 2016 with Romeo under the mentorship of Head Coach Nick Badder, Blankenburg took a unique road on his way to U of M. It was challenging, but worth it.
Ah, the regular season finally gets underway this week! I’ve got 100 names you need to know — and STILL
#TheresMoreHere
— to get you ready for
@MichHSHockey
HERE👇🏼
Just imagine how many MORE points some kids would produce if they played as hard in the DZ and NZ as they did in the OZ... or skated as hard WITHOUT the puck as they did with it...
More than 40 current D-I players and 60+ in D-III, I’d argue
@MichHSHockey
already is a pipeline to NCAA, the masses just don’t know about it
#TheresMoreHere
@PeteysPicks_
@MichHSHockey
@nblanks98
It’s a shame his path has to be considered “against the odds” I really hope other players see and follow his great example. Make MI HS hockey a pipeline to NCAA not a dead end, or at best, a detour!
SO frickin’ pumped...
Coaches, we got our schedules updated on The Hub?! I gotta start scoping out the big matchups for next week.
Petey’s Picks weekly segment coming to YouTube 👀
There was a lot to like about the
@MHA_Hockey
Showcase over the weekend. Let's start with 3️⃣ forwards 2️⃣ defensemen and 1️⃣ goalie at each age level that impressed:
Today’s the day.
I’m dropping my second annual Top 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ Names to Know for the upcoming season. Get your first look at the list with me LIVE on YouTube.
Tap the ‘Subscribe’ button, turn your notifications on, and I’ll see you ~8pm tonight!
Top 100 is *done*
Just waiting on (a lotta) teams to post their official rosters so I can confirm a few players are returning. Would like to release before the season starts on Monday 👀
There’s SO many good players to watch this weekend at the MIHL Showcase. I’ve narrowed my list down to one name (kinda 😉) on every team that I’ll be watching and you should be too!
#TheresMoreHere
You guys are CRAZY! Hockey community is just amazing. If you don’t believe me, maybe a number (or seven numbers) will sell you on how appreciative this niche sport is of good people and good work HERE
Shout out to TCC senior defenseman Elliot Vander Roest. He had 12 blocked shots last night in our 3-2 loss to Alpena. That gives him just under 60 blocks for the season. He’s fearless and very deliberate. It won’t show on the scoresheet, but just as valuable.
Great Job by
@statechampsmich
with its All Hockey Time Team! This is an elite lineup 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
G Cooper Duncan
D Brendan Miles
D Jacob Thomas
F Kyle Gaffney
F Tanner Rowe
F Jake Onstott
“It is very difficult to go unnoticed in Michigan. Whether you play for a traditional AAA power or high school hockey, Michigan is where many of the top players are playing.”
#TheresMoreHere
Far and away my favorite article to do each year. Literally takes me WEEKS to write and research, and only takes you 60 seconds to pick it apart. Its Petey’s Playoff Picks!!
Everyone’s pissed, and I get it. But maybe the biggest surprise in all of this is that the kids are handling it better than the adults.
“I understand the circumstances”
“Excited to get back on Saturday”
“Just happy to be around the team”
“Stay positive b/c that’s all we can do”
We couldn't find odds for this but the whole clip is absolutely WILD!
2007 NCAA Div II men’s basketball tournament final. It's a must-watch if you haven't seen it before.
Detroit Catholic Central is widely recognized as Michigan's leading high school hockey program, consistently nurturing well-educated and thoroughly prepared athletes who advance to junior and NCAA programs.
There’s nothing better than playoff hockey. Nothing. And the
@MichHSHockey
state playoffs start TODAY
So, Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you the first and only PERFECT BRACKET ⤵️
I’m extremely proud and honored to announce my commitment to play division one hockey at the university of Michigan. I want to thank everyone who has helped me get to this point!
#goblue
Is tonight the official opening slate of games in
@MichHSHockey
? Hub shows four Tuesday matchups!
Escanaba and Kingsford unofficially officially the first game of the 2021-22 season?!
I used to be stunned when hearing scouts would only watch a couple shifts or just a period or two. Now, after watching 70+ games this season... I get it. You can tell A LOT about a player’s habits and approach to the game in just a few shifts.
One of my biggest pet peeves. Bench erupts over a sick move or a big hit, but crickets over a blocked shot or successful clear. Energy is everything and only YOU can control it! 🔋🔋🔋
Average margin of victory through the first two rounds of the
@MHSAA
Playoffs: 4.70 goals
Total GP: 90
Margins of Victory:
1-Goal: 18 games
2-Goals: 13
3-Goals: 11
4-Goals: 6
5-Goals: 7
6-Goals: 4
7-Goals: 8
8-Goal Mercy Rule: 23 games
Alright, check it out! Second annual Top 100 Names to Know for 2020-21 season. Notes and analysis of 100 players from 66 different teams in
@MichHSHockey
#TheresMoreHere
Not a mock draft in the truest form, but I’ve got a couple current
@MichHSHockey
names that could come off the board next week during the
@USHL
Draft
#TheresMoreHere
Could not be happier for my good friend. Great for Kyle, great for Saline and great for
@MichHSHockey
! Can’t wait to see what he can do.
#TheresMoreHere
This season the Pioneers will be featuring a "player of the game" at their home games. The boys will be joined on the ice by a youth hockey player during warmups and starting lineup intros. 1st POG: Jacob Chiles who joined his brother, junior forward Robbie Chiles.
@ChilesRobbie
I know the
@MHSAA
puts a lot of stock in regionals being “regional” but when 22-of-133 programs are traveling more than 60 miles to compete in their opening-round playoff games (and the statewide average is 33.4 miles), it just may be time to adapt.
Very glad a crisis was averted here. This is was my biggest fear as playoffs approached. I know many bowed out before the postseason started, but being forced out mid-run would have been devastating.
Updated my final Top-25 Rankings of the regular season!
@dcchockey
in a class of their own
GR Christian and Gabriel Richard debut for the first time as well
Front-runners, Favorites, Contenders and Longshots ⤵️
Excited and honored to announce my commitment to play Division 1 hockey at Northern Michigan University. Thank you to my family, friends, teammates and coaches who have supported me along the way. Go wildcats!
I must say...
@MichHSHockey
teams have absolutely stepped up their digital media presences in 2021.
As a guy who works in digital media, I sincerely respect the effort. Graphics, intro videos, schedule releases. Well done, boys! 👏👏👏
I’ve got 3️⃣7️⃣ games on my “short” list for Week 1. Games Monday - Sunday, should be fun weeding these out to see if all games are updated and accurate or outdated from previous versions of old schedules.
Nonetheless, just excited to have games to watch and predictions to make.
From Round 1 on Monday to Championship Saturday in Plymouth, I’ve got complete Bracketology and made my picks for all three Divisions. Check out who I’ve got winning HERE
Alright, I’ve compiled a “TV Guide” for the
@MichHSHockey
fans out there. Every team, every livestream offered.
DM me if I missed any alternatives and we’ll add to the doc.
Today is the day…
My third annual(ish) Top 💯 Names to Know returning to
@MichHSHockey
Going live on YouTube at 12pm EST to unveil this year’s list. SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube channel now because you do not want to miss this 🤩
One of the best, not just in
@MichHSHockey
, but ALL of hockey. Creative, strategic, smart, analytical. Can’t say enough good things about this guy. Excited for him and Cap City.
#TheresMoreHere
So I’m working on a bit of a project...
Not one, but TWO Top-25 Teams (both playing tmrw) have informed me there’s a player in their top 6 (1F, 1D) that DID NOT PLAY organized hockey prior to playing for their respective HS team. 🤯 How’s THAT for a story?! More to come soon...
There may not be a player in all of MI-HS this year with a better skillset and all-around game than Tanner Rowe. Explosive, fantastic positioning, heads up plays, good size, can be physical, just impacting the game all over the ice.
@BlackBearsNAHL
got a good one
29-of-42 (69%) games at
@THEMIHLShowcase
were decided by 2 goals or fewer.
For reference, the youth hockey tournament/showcase average is ~52-55% resulting in 1- or 2-goal games. Illustrates just how competitive this event is and what a great job the organizers do in scheduling.
They’ve got different work experiences and unique skill sets but the objective is the same on all these resumes:
Win a state title
Here’s how all 12 teams reached the Final Four ⤵️
Can’t count how many times I’ve either thought to myself or had someone else tell me about a
@MichHSHockey
opponent they faced this year…
“Damn, __ is a really good team. Well coached, couple talented kids, tough to play against.”
The game as a whole really coming a long way.