Michigan Girls High School Hockey League Set to Shine at January Showcase

By: J. Linehan

FRASER, Mich. — The Michigan Girls High School Hockey League (MGHSHL) is gearing up for an exciting showcase event on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Big Boy Arena in Fraser. This much-anticipated event will bring together all league teams and affiliates for a full day of competition, featuring regular-season matchups and an exhilarating skills competition.

The showcase will highlight the league’s depth of talent and foster league-wide camaraderie. The day’s events span three rinks and feature intense matchups from morning to afternoon. Teams will compete in a packed schedule, with games scheduled across Rinks #1, #3, and #5, culminating in the highly anticipated Skills Competition at 4:15 p.m. on Rink #1.

“This is an incredible opportunity for our league to come together and celebrate the talent and dedication of our players,” said Sue McDowell, MGHSHL Board President. “The games and skills competition are sure to showcase the best of what girls' high school hockey has to offer.”

The skills competition will spotlight individual talents, with players vying for titles such as fastest skater and hardest shot. Each team will send representatives to compete, adding an extra layer of excitement and energy to the day. The competition is expected to showcase the athleticism and precision that define the league’s players.

“This is one of the most exciting events we host all season,” said Paul Buscemi, Showcase Committee Chairperson and MGHSHL Board of Directors member. “It’s a chance for every team to show their best, and the skills competition will be a fan favorite that highlights the incredible individual talent in the league.”

Schedule of Events

Rink #1

• 10:15 a.m. Bloomfield vs. Cranbrook
• 11:45 a.m. Grosse Pointe South vs. Traverse City
• 1:15 p.m. St. Mary/St. Catherine vs. Livonia United
• 2:45 p.m. University Liggett vs. Mid-Michigan Alliance
• 4:15 p.m. Skills Competition

Rink #3

• 10:00 a.m. Plymouth/Canton/Salem vs. Northville
• 11:30 a.m. Washtenaw United vs. Grosse Pointe North
• 1:00 p.m. Sacred Heart vs. Livingston United
• 2:30 p.m. Walled Lake vs. Greater Flint United

Rink #5

• 9:55 a.m. Regina vs. Downriver United
• 11:25 a.m. Ann Arbor Huron/Skyline vs. St. Clair Shores
• 12:55 p.m. Troy United vs. Ann Arbor Pioneer JV
• 2:25 p.m. Mercy vs. Ann Arbor Pioneer

The showcase aims to celebrate the athleticism and dedication of the players while bringing fans, families, and the hockey community together in support of girls’ high school hockey. With teams competing across three rinks and a thrilling skills competition, the event promises something for everyone, from intense gameplay to individual displays of speed and power.

Fans are encouraged to attend and cheer on their favorite teams and players. The event offers a perfect opportunity to experience the passion and skill that make the MGHSHL one of the premier girls' hockey leagues in the state.

For more updates and information, check out the MGHSHL website here: https://www.migirlshshockey.org/ or follow the MGHSHL on social media.

.