Shaved Ice – July 31

Happy end of July, everyone.

USA Hockey announced the 30 girls invited to their national U18 evaluation camp today, and two Michigan natives made the list. Honeybaked’s Tori Sullivan and Megan Keller will be the Mitten’s representatives for the prestigious women’s hockey event. Click here for more info.

The Muskegon Lumberjacks announced their full 2013 preseason schedule yesterday, and all of their games will be on the road. The USHL club will play in two different events, one in New Jersey and one in Indianapolis. Check out our article on it.

USA Today’s Kevin Allen shares the latest going on around the NHL – the Red Wings are expected to finish second in the Atlantic Division, and Tim Thomas is

By the way, did you see our U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame articles? Big names in the Michigan hockey community were recognized for their efforts on and off the ice late last week.

U.S. Hockey Hall: Warren native Doug Weight’s playmaking ways rewarded

U.S. Hockey Hall: Karmanos grew up a fan, became a leader in the sport

U.S. Hockey Hall: Mason’s storied coaching career continues to be recognized

And congrats to the two members of the Sled Wings squad that made the National Development Sled Team last week.

The latest Between the Benches from the Grand Rapids Griffins’ postseason championship is here:

Between the Benches: Calder Cup Playoffs – THE PROCESS from griffinshockey on Vimeo.

CBS Sports is reporting that Gary Bettman is trying to get an expansion team into Seattle by 2014-15. Thoughts on that?

The Sharks have inked Joe Pavelski to a five-year, $30 million extension.

Alex Edler, provided he makes Team Sweden, will have to sit out the first two games of the Olympics as part of his suspension for a knee-on-knee hit administered to Eric Staal at the World Championships. Glad to see the IIHF is taking actions to better protect the players, especially when NHL clubs have agreed to let them leave for two weeks in February.

Zach Bogosian has agreed to a six-year extension with the Jets.

LAST DAY TO ENTER! We’re giving away CCM RBZ skates to help you deal with the heat this summer. It’s really pretty simple on how to enter – all you have to do is post a picture/video on a social media channel that has to do with how you’re staying connected to hockey this summer, and use the hashtag #MiSummerHKY so we know you did so. For more information on it, click the image below. Tomorrow’s the last day to try to win!

Don’t forget to enter our contest for RBZ skates! Today’s the last day you can.