Petey's Picks

Unveiling my third annual preseason Top 25. Not AI generated, no nameless or faceless rankings from ghost social media accounts. I give you a way too early look at teams I expect to be at the top of Michigan high school hockey for the '26-27 season.

Tryouts get underway this week, which means the beginning of the '26-27 season is just days away. I've got my FINAL group of conference previews ready just in time. Predictions, conference restructuring, players to watch and much more as we look at the Great Lakes Conference, the OK Conference, the KLAA and the MIHL on this week's episode.Great Lakes Preview: https://peteyspicks.com/2026-27-great-lakes-conference-preview/OK Conference Preview: https://peteyspicks.com/2026-27-ok-conference-preview/KLAA Preview: https://peteyspicks.com/2026-27-kensington-lakes-activities-association-preview/MIHL Preview: https://peteyspicks.com/2026-27-michigan-interscholastic-hockey-league-preview/

The '26-27 season is just weeks away! We continue with the Big North Conference, the Lakes Valley Conference, the Metro League, The Oakland Activities Association and the Saginaw Valley League. I've got players to watch, newcomers to look out for, championship predictions and complete standings projections.Big North: https://peteyspicks.com/2026-27-big-north-conference-preview/LVC: https://peteyspicks.com/2026-27-lakes-valley-conference-preview/Metro League: https://peteyspicks.com/2026-27-metro-league-preview/0:00 Intro0:49 The Big North9:26 Lakes Valley Conference17:24 The Metro League23:41 Oakland Activities Association30:09 The SVL42:21 Outro

The '26-27 season is just weeks away! I've got breakdowns of all 13 major conferences, leagues and associations around the state of Michigan. We start with a closer look into the Mid-Michigan Hockey Conference, the Southeastern Conference, the South Central Hockey League and the Macomb Activities Conference. I've got players to watch, newcomers to look out for, championship predictions and complete standings projections.

Plus, USA Hockey announced its field of teams for the inaugural season of the Development League. I give you my reactions to the four AAA organizations from Michigan invited to join.

MMHC: https://peteyspicks.com/2026-27-mid-michigan-hockey-conference-preview/

SEC: https://peteyspicks.com/2026-27-southeastern-conference-preview/

SCHL: https://peteyspicks.com/2026-27-south-central-hockey-league-preview/

MAC: https://peteyspicks.com/2026-27-macomb-activities-conference-preview/

0:00 Intro2:03 Mid-Michigan Hockey Conference Preview10:05 Southeastern Conference Preview17:19 South Central Hockey League Preview23:30 Macomb Activities Conference Preview29:57 Michigan AAA teams invited to USA Hockey's DL39:00 Outro

The 2026 MHA Showcase made history of its own, with the most diverse field of prospects its ever seen. I was on the bench for all three age groups — the 18s, 16s and 15s — and give my thoughts on some of the standouts from showcase. Plus, I unveil my Top 10 Programs of the past 10 years in Michigan high school hockey.Website: https://peteyspicks.com/

After a three-year hiatus, I'm getting back into the coaching circles with Michigan Hockey Advancement (MHA), looking to develop and prepare the next wave of high school hockey prospects in preparation for their respective winter seasons. Also, the 2026 North American Hockey League (NAHL) Draft was last week, and I've got a full breakdown of the numbers as it relates to Michigan amateur hockey.MHA Tryouts: https://tinyurl.com/3ed5am8a

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