Petey's Picks

I was on-site for some big matchups between Forest Hills Central and Clarkston as well as Brighton and Hartland. Lots of thoughts on all four of those teams, plus a closer look at Michigan high school hockey's biggest rivalry between Detroit Catholic Central and Brother Rice. We update the Top-10 Rankings and break down the biggest games coming up this weekend. MJR Foundation LINK: https://mjr...

Thanksgiving Eve sees a bunch of important matchups between opposing schools, headlined by arguably the biggest rivalry in Michigan high school hockey, Detroit Catholic Central vs. Brother Rice. However, that is far from the only drama expected to unfold this week! Make your weekly picks: https://peteyspicks.com/videos/wednesday-night-rivalry-in-michigan-high-school-hockey/

69 Forwards, 19 Defensemen and 12 Goalies from 55 different programs across the state make my third annual list of players to watch during the 2023-24 season. I highlight some of my favorites among the final list of 100 names, but if you want notes on EVERYONE here, be sure to check out the blog HERE: https://peteyspicks.com/2023-24-top-100-names-to-know-in-michigan-high-school-hockey/

I've got 12 games circled on the calendar this week for various reasons. I'll get into each of those matchups and offer up my picks for each, including two defending state champions who could be on upset alert right out of the gate. YOU also have a chance to get in on the fun and submit your picks on this week's games on the website: https://peteyspicks.com/games-of-the-week-11-13-2023...

I break down Michigan high school hockey's first EVER Preseason Top-25 Rankings, presented by Petey's Picks. Plus, I give you over/under win totals for each of those teams for the upcoming season compared to last season's win totals. Follow along as I talk about Petey's Preseason Top-25 Poll HERE: https://peteyspicks.com/peteys-preseason-top-25-poll/

Our previews of all 13 Michigan high school hockey conferences concludes with a closer look at the upcoming KLAA and MIHL seasons. Easily the top two conferences in the entire state. Teams to watch, players to pay attention to, over/under predictions on a few win totals and, of course, my picks to win each conference. KLAA: https://peteyspicks.com/michigan-high-school-hockey-preview-klaa/ MIHL: ht...

The 50th season of Michigan high school hockey is officially underway this week! We continue our previews of the 13 conferences in the state with a closer look at the Great Lakes Conference in the Upper Peninsula and the OK Conference on the West side of the state. Tons of great players, talented teams, and both league championships are very much up for grabs for the '23-24 season. I've go...

An update on Michigan youth hockey from this past week, and also forecasting for the coming weekend at the CCM Motown. Plus, we do a deep dive on three more conferences as part of our Michigan High School Hockey Preview. The Big North Conference, Saginaw Valley League and Metro League are on tap! More analysis of the conferences below... Big North: https://peteyspicks.com/michigan-high-school-hock...

Forty-two of the top youth hockey players from the 2023 Michigan Developmental Hockey League (MDHL) were selected to compete in front of scouts for the fall league's annual showcase. I've got a bunch of notes on players that caught my attention.

We continue our look at each of the 13 conferences in Michigan high school hockey with a slew of teams to pay attention to, players to watch and dates to circle on the calendar. Plus, what you missed this weekend and what's coming up next. Even MORE analysis of all three conferences is available on the website as well! SEC Preview: https://peteyspicks.com/southeastern-conference-preview/ SCHL...

We introduce a brand new segment on the pod... "Ten-Minute Talk" where I break down each of the 13 Michigan high school hockey conferences for 10 minutes each. We'll cover three conferences per episode throughout the month of October. Recapping last season, highlighting players to watch, dates to circle on the calendar and, of course, my pick to be crowned champion at the end of the...

The USHL and NAHL seasons are officially underway, and there's a large contingent of Michigan players on opening-night rosters. Not only that, but prospects like Cam Korpi, Michael Barron and Max Marquette are some of the early standouts from league play. Plus, we highlight some of the top performers from the USHL Fall Classic and rank the top Michigan AAA programs of the past decade. USHL Fal...

Petey breaks down what he saw from the MAHA Showcase over the weekend. We also lay the foundation for our AAA Power Rankings at the 14U, 15O, 16U and 18U age groups. Plus, Little Caesars 15s add Cam Nimmer and Logan Stuart to the lineup. How does that impact the youth hockey landscape not just locally, but nationally?

We introduce Petey's Picks for the first time this season, making predictions for some of the most intriguing matchups at the 2023 MAHA Showcase this weekend. HoneyBaked, Victory Honda, Little Caesars, Oakland Jr. Grizzlies, Fox Motors and more. Who will get out to a hot start for the '23-24 campaign? Plus, we catch up on a few MDHL games and have plenty of prospects to talk about like Jac...

Tommy Spencer, Brayden Wade and Wesley Jefferson-Swint had a strong weekend at the AAA Kickoff Classic. That may very well set the tone for Victory Honda to be the No. 1 team in the 16U age group this season. Plus, MHA, OJG and Fox Motors were all at the event as well. What is there to take away from their performances in the first action of the season?

Live in 'Petey's Perfect World' with me for a minute, as I talk through changes I'd like to see in the MHSAA's high school hockey playoff format. Plus, a couple '07s were quick to announce college commitments in the first month of eligibility. We'll catch up on everything you need to know there. Read the full story at: https://tinyurl.com/2kmwb7dh I also started assembl...

It was a busy weekend of action at the ninth annual Michigan Hockey Advancement (MHA) Showcase. Top talent across several birth years, plenty of scouts in the building and of course, Petey’s got a bunch of prospects to talk about.

Tryouts for the six-team 2023 Michigan Developmental Hockey League (MDHL) were this weekend and it was a great opportunity to get eyes on a ton of prospects. Level playing field, great competition, everyone all in one place at the same time. We talk teams to watch, I give you another program on the rise and a couple prospects that stood out at tryouts.

The first episode of the Petey's Picks podcast! After a quick update on where I've been, what I was doing and what we've got planned this season. I get into TPH's Michigan Hockey Advancement (MHA) tryouts that began over the weekend. My three biggest takeaways from it: (16:45) One program that I think is for real (22:50) Three players that caught my eye (27:55) My biggest problem w...