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/

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/

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.

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/Connor Hellebuyck feature: https://x.com/aj_donwilliams/status/2025999373394444322?s=46&t=odJQ3AomjTGb5yiCXNsbWw

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/

I revisit my two-division, tiered playoff proposal, how it would work and what it would look like within our current Michigan high school hockey season. Plus, I reveal my final Top-25 rankings of the season with a deep dive into each team's resume, big wins, tough losses and top performers. Top-25 Rankings: https://peteyspicks.com/teams/

The Michigan high school athletics association (MHSAA) announced on Tuesday that student-athletes at member schools can now benefit from what they call “PBAs” personal branding activities, or more commonly known as NIL, name-image-likeness. But what does that mean for hockey players specifically? Plus, I've got 10 things I LOVE about high school hockey, we update the Top-25 Rankings and I make my picks for the upcoming MIHL Showcase.Top-25 Rankings: https://peteyspicks.com/teams/

I share my raw, unfiltered scouting notes from last weekend's North-South Showcase in Traverse City. Top-25 Rankings are also updated with plenty of teams on the move in a big way, including Forest Hills Central returning to the rankings scene. And we wrap things up talking about teams I haven't talked about yet this season with a 12-game slate of picks that you can get involved in!

Make your picks: https://peteyspicks.com/first-picks-of-the-new-year-headlined-by-first-timers/Top-25 Rankings: https://peteyspicks.com/teams/Notes from the North-South Showcase: https://peteyspicks.com/scouting-notes-from-the-north-south-showcase/