Ice Dogs Are Wild!

The Michigan Ice Dogs (in white) will now be known as the Michigan Wild!  The MWJHL has merged with the USPHL. 

     The Michigan Ice Dogs will now be known as the Michigan Wild for the 2015-2016 season.  The Ice Dogs have played the past three seasons in the MWJHL (Midwest Junior Hockey League), but the MWJHL has merged with the USPHL (United States Premier Hockey League) to form a new Midwest Division.  The MWJHL only featured 7 teams during the 2014-2015 season, but the new USPHL Midwest Division will include 18 teams. The Wild will compete in the Eastern Conference with former MWJHL foes like the Alpena Flyers, and the Detroit Fighting Irish, but new opponents such as the Indiana Attack, and the Kalkaska Rhinos will now appear on the Michigan Wild schedule.  Click on the links below for more information about the Michigan Wild, or the USPHL.  
     The Motor City Monarchs played last season in the MWJHL, and they will now be known as the Motor City Hawks.  The Hawks will join the Michigan Wild in the Eastern Conference of the USPHL.  The Hawks will continue their rivalry with the Traverse City Hounds, but the Hawks will now face new opponents like the Tri-City Ice Hawks, and the Marquette Royales.  Click on the link below for more information about the Motor City Hawks.
     The Soo Firehawks have played the past three seasons in the MWJHL, but the Firehawks are calling it quits.  The team has ceased operations, and owners Doug, and Paula Goudreau have issued a statement on the Soo Firehawks website.  Click on the link below for more information about the Soo Firehawks.
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The Soo Firehawks (in white) have ceased operations.  

  

The Motor City Monarchs (in white) will now be known as the Motor City Hawks.  

 

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For more information about the USPHL click on  www.usphl.com 



For more information about the Michigan Wild click on  www.michicedogs.net 



For more information about the Motor City Hawks click on  www.mcmonarchs.com 



To read the statement put out by the Soo Firehawks click on  www.firehawkjrhockeyclub.com 



To check out old MWJHL stats click on  www.mwjhl.com 



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Ice Dogs vs. Monarchs

On Saturday, the Motor City Monarchs defeated the Michigan Ice Dogs (in white) 4-1.

     On Saturday, the Motor City Monarchs defeated the Michigan Ice Dog 4-1 at the Farmington Hills Ice Arena. Both teams compete in the MWJHL (Midwest Junior Hockey League), and Saturday's game marked the final regular season game for both clubs.  The 2014-2015 MWJHL Playoffs begin this weekend, and all 7 teams have qualified for the postseason.  The Motor City Monarchs will host the Michigan Ice Dogs in a best of three game series, and the Monarchs will have the home ice advantage for the entire series.  Game 1 is scheduled for Friday March 13th, puck drops at 7:15 p.m.
     The Motor City Monarchs finished the 2014-2015 regular season in 2nd place in the MWJHL standings with 66 points, and an overall record of 33-13.  The Monarchs play all of their home games at the Fraser Hockeyland located at 34400 Utica Road.  Click on the link below for more information about the Motor City Monarchs.
     The Michigan Ice Dogs finished the 2014-2015 regular season in 7th place in the MWJHL standings with 33 points, and an overall record of 15-31 (3 shootout losses).  The Ice Dogs play all of their home games at the Farmington Hills Ice Arena located at 35500 W. 8 Mile Road.  Click on the link below for more information about the Michigan Ice Dogs, or the Midwest Junior Hockey League.
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On Saturday, the Michigan Ice Dogs (in white) hosted the Motor City Monarchs (in maroon).

Both teams compete in the Midwest Junior Hockey League.  Both teams have qualified for the 2014-2015 Playoffs.

Games can become physical when rivals get together on the ice!

#13 Trevor Pode scored 33 goals in 36 games this season.  Pode added 43 assists for a total of 76 points.

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For more information about the Motor City Monarchs click on  www.mcmonarchs.com



For more information about the Michigan Ice Dogs click on  www.michicedogs.net



For Midwest Junior Hockey League stats, and standings click on  www.mwjhl.com  



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Monarchs Hockey

The MC Monarchs (in white) are in 2nd place in the MWJHL standings with 48 points, and an overall record of 24-10.

     The MWJHL (Midwest Junior Hockey League) includes 7 junior hockey teams from our local area.  The Traverse City Hounds have dominated the league for three seasons, but the expansion of the league has created some serious competition. The MC Monarchs are playing their 1st season in the Midwest Junior Hockey league, and they currently find themselves in 2nd place in the MWJHL standings with 48 points, and an overall record of 24-10.  The MC Monarchs play all of their home games at Fraser Hockeyland located on 34400 Utica Road.
     Scroll down to check out exclusive photos from the MC Monarchs 9-2 victory over the Michigan Ice Dogs. The game was played on Friday December 5th, 2014.  Click on the links below for more information about the MC Monarchs, the Michigan Ice Dogs, or the Midwest Junior Hockey League.  You can always leave a comment, and you can email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Click on past months to check out all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.

On December 5th, 2014, the MC Monarchs (in white) played the Michigan Ice Dogs.  Both teams compete in the MWJHL.

The game was played at the Farmington Hills Ice Arena.  The Ice Dogs play all of their home games there.

The Ice Dogs are currently in 5th place in the MWJHL standings with 27 points, and an overall record of 12-18.

The MC Monarchs defeated the Michigan Ice Dogs 9-2.

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For more information about the MWJHL click on  www.mwjhl.com



For more information about the MC Monarchs click on  www.mcmonarchs.com



For more information about the Michigan Ice Dogs click on  www.michicedogs.net



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Jr. Hockey in Brownstown

On Wednesday night, the MC Monarchs (in red, and white) defeated the Detroit Fighting Irish 5-3.

     The MWJHL (Midwest Junior Hockey League) is constantly growing, and the Downriver area now has a team to follow.  The Detroit Fighting Irish play all of their home games at the Ice Box, in Brownstown, and tickets are priced at $5.00.  The MWJHL features local teams, local players, and offers quality hockey for fans of the game.  The Ice Box is located at 21902 Telegraph Road.
     On Wednesday night, the MC Monarchs defeated the Detroit Fighting Irish 5-3.  Scroll down to see exclusive photos from Wednesday's MWJHL showdown.  You can always leave a comment, and you can email the Mitten State Sports Report directly at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com   Click on the links below for more information about the Ice Box, or the Midwest Junior Hockey League.
     The MC Monarchs are currently in 2nd place in the MWJHL standings with 24 points, and a 12-5 overall record.  Click on the link below for more information about the MC Monarchs.  Click on past months to see exclusive photos from several MWJHL games.
     The Detroit Fighting Irish are currently in 3rd place in the MWJHL standings with 17 points, and an 8-6 (1 shootout loss) overall record. Click on the link below for more information about the Detroit Fighting Irish.  Click on past months to see exclusive photos from some Fighting Irish hockey games.

The MC Monarchs celebrated the 5-3 victory.  The Monarchs improved their overall record to 12-5.

The Detroit Fighting Irish play all of their home games at the Ice Box.  The Ice Box is located in Brownstown

The MC Monarchs are an expansion team playing their 1st season in the MWJHL.

The MC Monarchs are currently in 2nd place in the MWJHL standings.  Click on the links below.   

For more information about the Midwest Junior Hockey League click on  www.mwjhl.com



For more information about the MC Monarchs click on  www.mcmonarchs.com



For info about the Detroit Fighting Irish click on  www.detroitfightingirish.pointstreaksites.com 



For more information about the Ice Box click on  www.iceboxsports.com



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Junior Hockey In Mt. Clemens!

The MWJHL is expanding for next season!  The MC Monarchs will join the league, and play out of Mount Clemens!

     The MWJHL (Midwest Junior Hockey League) is expanding for next season, and the league will now include 8 teams for the 2014-2015 season.  The MC Monarchs will be the newest franchise in the MWJHL, and the club will play their home games at the Mount Clemens Ice Arena.  Three High Schools currently play out of the Mount Clemens Ice Arena (De La Salle Collegiate High School, Dakota High School, and L'Anse Creuse North High School), so the Monarchs may not have to look very far to acquire talent.  It is unclear at this time whether the MC stands for the city of Mount Clemens, or Macomb County, but the junior hockey franchise should bring some excitement to an area thirsty for amateur sports. The MC Monarchs have not yet announced their coaching staff, and their official website has not yet been launched.  Click on  www.mwjhl.com  for more information about the MC Monarchs, or the Midwest Junior Hockey League!
     The 2013-2014 MWJHL Championship kicked off last night, and the chance to hoist the Veteran's Memorial Cup is on the line.  The Traverse City Hounds are hosting the Soo Firehawks at Centre Ice Arena, in a best of three game series that will decide this years MWJHL Champion.  Traverse City is scheduled to host all three games of the series, but the Soo Firehawks can wrap it up tonight with a victory.  The Firehawks upset the Hounds 3-2 in game 1 last night, and the Soo now have a stranglehold on the series.  Game 2 is scheduled for tonight at 7:00, and game 3 (if necessary) is scheduled for Sunday afternoon at 1:00 p.m.
     The Traverse City Hounds finished the MWJHL regular season in 1st place with 67 points, and an overall record of 32-10 (1 overtime loss, and 2 shootout losses).  The Soo Firehawks finished up the regular season in 2nd place with 63 points, and an overall record of 31-11 (1 shootout loss).  Click on the links below for more information about the Soo Firehawks, the Traverse City Hounds, Centre Ice Arena, or the Mount Clemens Ice Arena.  You can always leave a comment, and you can email the Mitten State Sports Report directly at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Click on past months to check out exclusive photos from some Midwest Junior Hockey League games.  

The Soo Firehawks (in white) are playing in the MWJHL Championship!  Click on the links below!

For more information about the Midwest Junior Hockey League click on  www.mwjhl.com



For more information about the Soo Firehawks click on  www.firehawkjrhockeyclub.com



For more information about the Traverse City Hounds click on  www.tchounds.com



For more information about Cente Ice Arena click on  http://www.centreice.org



For more information about the Mount Clemens Ice Arena click on  http://www.mountclemensicearena.com



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