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Ryan Sikes

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The #Blackhawks would have to feel pretty good about their draft if their first three picks are what Corey has here: 1.3 - Anton Frondell, C 1.25 - Malcolm Spence, LW 2.34 - Mason West, C

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"The atmosphere is like no other. For me, it was a no-brainer." I spoke with Erie Otters 🦦 forward Malcolm Spence, who shared plenty of good information about what drew him to want to play college hockey for Michigan Hockey. He's going to be a stud. 🔽 puckpreps.com/inside-malcolm…

"The atmosphere is like no other. For me, it was a no-brainer."

I spoke with <a href="/ErieOtters/">Erie Otters 🦦</a> forward Malcolm Spence, who shared plenty of good information about what drew him to want to play college hockey for <a href="/umichhockey/">Michigan Hockey</a>. He's going to be a stud. 🔽

puckpreps.com/inside-malcolm…
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ICYMI: Our guy Ryan Sikes caught up with Michigan’s latest commit, Malcolm Spence, to discuss his recruiting process and why ultimately he wanted to play for the Maize and Blue in this free and 🔓feature👇 🔗 puckpreps.com/inside-malcolm…

ICYMI: Our guy Ryan Sikes caught up with Michigan’s latest commit, Malcolm Spence, to discuss his recruiting process and why ultimately he wanted to play for the Maize and Blue in this free and 🔓feature👇

🔗 puckpreps.com/inside-malcolm…
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Mark your calendars 📅 Michigan makes its first-ever visit to Schneider Arena to kick-off the 2025-26 regular season! Full schedule to be announced at a later date. Season 🎟️ - bit.ly/4kJFoZX #GoFriars

Mark your calendars 📅

Michigan makes its first-ever visit to Schneider Arena to kick-off the 2025-26 regular season! Full schedule to be announced at a later date.

Season 🎟️ - bit.ly/4kJFoZX

#GoFriars
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"Waterloo has a track record of bringing players to higher levels, and I look forward to building on the success the team had last season" -New Black Hawks Head Coach Scott Gordon waterlooblackhawks.com/news/2025/6/18…

"Waterloo has a track record of bringing players to higher levels, and I look forward to building on the success the team had last season" -New Black Hawks Head Coach Scott Gordon
waterlooblackhawks.com/news/2025/6/18…
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Honestly, the craziest part of Florida’s depth is that Mackie Samoskevich scored 15 goals in his first NHL season, barely played in the playoffs and will likely be back next in the lineup next year. Just an insane amount of depth.

Honestly, the craziest part of Florida’s depth is that Mackie Samoskevich scored 15 goals in his first NHL season, barely played in the playoffs and will likely be back next in the lineup next year. 

Just an insane amount of depth.
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4 ⭐️ ‘08 Easton Walos has signed with the Sarnia Sting! The American-born forward spent the 2024-25 season with the Salmon Arm Silverbacks of the BCHL, where he scored 18 points in 48 games. The Sting selected Walos in the 11th round of the 2024 OHL Draft.

4 ⭐️ ‘08 Easton Walos has signed with the Sarnia Sting! 

The American-born forward spent the 2024-25 season with the Salmon Arm Silverbacks of the BCHL, where he scored 18 points in 48 games. The Sting selected Walos in the 11th round of the 2024 OHL Draft.
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The USA Hockey’s NTDP has produced some elite forward lines over the years. Meet Carter Meyer, Finn Sears, and Sam Pandolfo, a trio that looks poised to be the next great NTDP line. I chatted with all three for a really fun Puck Preps feature! puckpreps.com/the-next-great…

The <a href="/USAHockeyNTDP/">USA Hockey’s NTDP</a> has produced some elite forward lines over the years. Meet Carter Meyer, Finn Sears, and Sam Pandolfo, a trio that looks poised to be the next great NTDP line. 

I chatted with all three for a really fun <a href="/PuckPreps/">Puck Preps</a> feature!

puckpreps.com/the-next-great…
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TJ Hughes speaks about returning to Michigan for his fourth season. "It's just so hard to leave this place. Between the social life, the people you meet here and how well you develop as a hockey player."

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Next up in our Summer Series podcasts will be Matt Thomas of RIT. That will be followed by Bill Muckalt (Michigan Tech) and Dane Jackson (North Dakota). Stay tuned.

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The Minnesotan - Brent Solomon - Brent’s hockey journey - The Champlin Park community - Playing in the USHL (Sioux Falls) - Choosing the Badgers ⁃ His outlook on the NHL Draft & Central Scouting ranking LISTEN HERE > bit.ly/3SZhNs5

The Minnesotan - Brent Solomon

- Brent’s hockey journey
- The Champlin Park community
- Playing in the USHL (Sioux Falls)
- Choosing the Badgers
⁃ His outlook on the NHL Draft &amp; Central Scouting ranking

LISTEN HERE &gt; bit.ly/3SZhNs5
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“I'm hoping to narrow it down in August and maybe have a decision by the end of the fall" Colin Grubb is setting his sights on NCHC visits, which already includes an unofficial visit to North Dakota earlier this year. More on the Dubuque Fighting Saints draft pick for Puck Preps.

“I'm hoping to narrow it down in August and maybe have a decision by the end of the fall"

Colin Grubb is setting his sights on NCHC visits, which already includes an unofficial visit to North Dakota earlier this year. More on the <a href="/fightingsaints/">Dubuque Fighting Saints</a> draft pick for <a href="/PuckPreps/">Puck Preps</a>.
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BREAKING: 2007-born 4⭐️ forward Mason West (2025) has committed to Michigan State, a source tells Puck Preps. The 6'6" forward had 49 points in 31 games for Edina and 9 points in 10 games for the Fargo Force. West recently chose hockey over football. Big get for Sparty!

BREAKING: 2007-born 4⭐️ forward Mason West (2025) has committed to Michigan State, a source tells <a href="/PuckPreps/">Puck Preps</a>.

The 6'6" forward had 49 points in 31 games for Edina and 9 points in 10 games for the Fargo Force. West recently chose hockey over football.

Big get for Sparty!
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🚨 BREAKING 🚨 4 ⭐️ recruit Colton Roberts has committed to Colorado College and will arrive this fall. The 6’4 ‘06 born defenseman played for the WHLs Vancouver Giants last season and is a 5th round pick of the San Jose Sharks.

🚨 BREAKING 🚨 

4 ⭐️ recruit Colton Roberts has committed to Colorado College and will arrive this fall.

The 6’4 ‘06 born defenseman played for the WHLs Vancouver Giants last season and is a 5th round pick of the San Jose Sharks.
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3.5 ⭐️ Denver commit Sean Burick has signed with the WHLs Penticton Vees. The towering 6’7 right shot defenseman out of California played for Shattucks prep team last season.