Petey's Picks

USA Hockey's Development League impact on Michigan

Earlier this year, USA Hockey announced the launch of its 32-team Development League set to begin in '27-28. I take a look at what it could mean for Michigan youth hockey specifically, and the trickle down effect it may have on our AAA teams as well as high school hockey. Plus, we recap action from the 2026 CCM NIt and highlight standouts from Team Michigan's three squads.Want more from the pod? Check out https://peteyspicks.com/ [https://peteyspicks.com/]

Who DIDN'T Make Team Michigan?

They're representing the best that Michigan high school hockey has to offer, but what prospects were left off Team Michigan selections for the 2026 CCM NIT? I share some names that stood out to me from tryouts. Also, West-Michigan Varsity won the Tier-2 USA Hockey National Championship. Plus, a bunch of alumni are packing their bags for junior hockey next season.Want more from the pod? Check out https://peteyspicks.com/

State Champs, All-State and Dream Team for MI-HS

Detroit Catholic Central, Flint Powers and Houghton were crowned your three state champions of the '25-26 Michigan high school hockey season. I share my thoughts on the tournament, as well as a look at All-State honors, Dream Team predictions and more. Plus, Team Michigan tryouts are THIS WEEK and I've got an important message for everyone trying to make the final roster.

High School Hockey's Golden Goalie Connor Hellebuyck

One of our own, Walled Lake Northern's Connor Hellebuyck shines on the game's biggest stage, helping Team USA win gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics. How his story can inspire the masses in Michigan, and, Regional Final Wednesday is this week! I'll break down all 24 matchups going down in the span of just five hours.Regional Final Wednesday: https://peteyspicks.com/previewing-regional-final-wednesday-around-the-state-of-michigan/ [https://peteyspicks.com/previewing-regional-final-wednesday-around-the-state-of-michigan/]Connor Hellebuyck feature: https://x.com/aj_donwilliams/status/2025999373394444322?s=46&t=odJQ3AomjTGb5yiCXNsbWw [https://x.com/aj_donwilliams/status/2025999373394444322?s=46&t=odJQ3AomjTGb5yiCXNsbWw]

2026 Michigan high school hockey BRACKETOLOGY

It's playoff time! And you can't have playoffs without brackets, and you can't have brackets without PICKS! Upsets are coming, runaway favorites, repeat champions?! All that, and more as I go through all three Michigan high school hockey playoff divisions with picks for each game and predictions for your Final Four.BRACKETOLOGY: https://peteyspicks.com/bracketology-winners-favorites-and-upsets-for-the-2026-mhsaa-playoffs/ [https://peteyspicks.com/bracketology-winners-favorites-and-upsets-for-the-2026-mhsaa-playoffs/]