We conclude previews of all 13 conferences, leagues and associations from across the state of Michigan in preparation for the 2025-26 high school hockey season. We've saved the best for last, as I break down the Kensington Lakes Activities Association (KLAA) and the Michigan Interscholastic Hockey League (MIHL). Also, some bonus talk about standout Independent teams to watch this season as well. They don't belong to a conference but still factor in to the Top-25 picture!KLAA Preview: https://peteyspicks.com/2025-26-kensington-lakes-activities-association-preview/MIHL Preview: https://peteyspicks.com/2025-26-michigan-interscholastic-hockey-league-preview/

We continue previews of all 13 conferences, leagues and associations from across the state of Michigan in preparation for the 2025-26 high school hockey season. On this episode, we break down the Metro League and the OK Conference.Metro League Preview: https://peteyspicks.com/2025-26-metro-league-preview/OK Conference Preview: https://peteyspicks.com/2025-26-ok-conference-preview/

We continue previews of all 13 conferences, leagues and associations from across the state of Michigan in preparation for the 2025-26 high school hockey season. This week, we look at the Big North Conference (BNC), the Great Lakes Conference (GLC) and the Saginaw Valley League (SVL). Big North Preview: https://peteyspicks.com/2025-26-big-north-conference-preview/Great Lakes Preview: https://peteyspicks.com/2025-26-great-lakes-conference-preview/SVL Preview: https://peteyspicks.com/2025-26-saginaw-valley-league-preview/

We continue previews of all 13 conferences, leagues and associations from across the state of Michigan in preparation for the 2025-26 high school hockey season. This week, we dive into the Southeastern Conference (SEC), Macomb Activities Conference (MAC) and Oakland Activities Association (OAA). SEC Preview: https://peteyspicks.com/2025-26-southeastern-conference-preview/MAC Preview: https://peteyspicks.com/2025-26-macomb-activities-conference-previewOAA Preview: https://peteyspicks.com/2025-26-oakland-activities-association-preview/

We begin previews of all 13 conferences, leagues and associations from across the state of Michigan in preparation for the 2025-26 high school hockey season. I share my thoughts, players to watch and bold predictions for the Mid-Michigan Hockey Conference (MMHC), South Central Hockey League (SCHL) and Lakes Valley Conference (LVC).Mid-Michigan Conference Preview: https://peteyspicks.com/2025-26-mid-michigan-hockey-conference-preview/ South Central Hockey League Preview: https://peteyspicks.com/2025-26-south-central-hockey-league-preview/Lakes Valley Conference Preview: https://peteyspicks.com/2025-26-lakes-valley-conference-preview

Plenty of Michigan hockey prospects in action last weekend at the 2025 AAA Kick-off Classic. Fox Motors, Compuware and Belle Tire all represented, while Michigan Hockey Advancement (MHA) sent six teams of its own, and several split-season high school hockey teams participated as well. I offer up some thoughts and what I saw at the first showcase of the '25-26 season.More on the website: https://peteyspicks.com/six-mha-teams-compete-at-aaa-kick-off-classic/

The first episode of Season 3 comes in hot! I share my thoughts following Michigan Developmental Hockey League (MDHL) tryouts and the Michigan Hockey Advancement (MHA) Showcase. I saw more than 300 Michigan high school hockey prospects in action in just over a week. My biggest takeaways and what needs to change to make fall hockey great again.Visit https://peteyspicks.com/ for the latest news, blogs, rankings and content from the Petey’s Picks podcast.

We recap some of the biggest takeaways and performances from the 2025 MHSAA Frozen Four. I present my fix for a playoff system that's been broken for forever, with a tiered format that provides great competition, an even playing field and simple enough for the MHSAA to implement. Plus, my All-Freshman and All-Sophomore Teams have been released, we'll talk about some of my favorite players from the Class of 2027 and 2028. All-Freshman Team: https://peteyspicks.com/2025-all-freshman-team/All-Sophomore Team: https://peteyspicks.com/2025-all-sophomore-team/0:00 Intro0:40 Recapping the action from the State Finals13:14 The Public-v-Private debate19:48 My All-Freshman and All-Sophomore Teams29:41 Most common problems with the MHSAA33:58 What really matters to the decisionmakers37:53 Fixing the State Playoffs42:00 Dividing the state into territories45:15 Tier 1 and Tier 2 Regionals based on MPR48:27 Why can't these regional assignments work?!52:45 Seeding the Quarterfinals at USA Hockey Arena56:55 The 3-week tournament calendar1:00:08 The Tier-2 tournament1:05:12 Outro

We take a look at all 12 teams still remaining in the MHSAA Hockey state playoffs, and review their resumes from this season. Who's their standout players, what's their big wins and achievements throughout the season and much more. Plus, I share my thoughts on a few hot-button topics in youth hockey right now including refs in the playoffs and Little Caesars 43-0 win over Belle Tire.

The 2025 Michigan high school hockey state playoffs get underway this week. I've got complete bracketology and picks for all three divisions. Find out which matchups were the toughest to predict, underdogs I like the most, teams I'm most confident in and of course, who I think will win it all.Favorites, Underdogs, Longshots: https://peteyspicks.com/how-72-different-teams-could-make-a-case-for-a-regional-championship/

Regional playoff brackets for Michigan high school hockey were finalized this week by the MHSAA. We take a look at all 24 regions, and I offer up instant reactions to the matchups. I've also got Vegas odds for teams to win Regionals and beyond.

The first ever conference tournament in Michigan high school hockey is underway this week, as the top eight teams in the OKC compete for a championship. We update the bracket with some picks and predictions. I also recap what I saw from the 2025 MIHL Showcase this weekend, and we look ahead to some early MHSAA state playoff predictions. Top 25 Rankings: https://peteyspicks.com/teams/

The MIHL Showcase is this weekend, with 22 of the top 25 teams in the state set to be in action. Not to mention, three top teams from Ohio, one from Wisconsin and one from Illinois. This is THE BEST event in the Michigan high school hockey season, and I've got teams to watch, players to key in on and matchups you don't want to miss. Players to Watch: https://peteyspicks.com/michigan-high-school-hockeys-premier-event-of-the-season/

I preview all 25 matchups at this weekend's Chelsea Showcase, with predictions and players to watch. We talk about some of the biggest upsets in Michigan high school hockey so far this season. And, I shed some light on off-the-radar players and teams that have caught my eye recently. Chelsea Showcase: https://peteyspicks.com/a-winner-for-each-of-the-25-games-at-the-chelsea-showcase/ Updated Top 25: https://peteyspicks.com/teams/ Biggest Upsets: https://peteyspicks.com/biggest-upsets-of-the-high-school-hockey-season/

The North-South Showcase features some big-time headliners. Picks for that as well as predictions for key matchups this week. I also unveil the Top 25 Newcomers to Michigan High School Hockey. We also update the Top 25 Rankings for the first time in the New Year as well. Games of the Week: https://peteyspicks.com/first-picks-and-predictions-of-2025/ Top 25 Newcomers to MI-HS Hockey: https://peteyspicks.com/top-25-newcomers-to-michigan-high-school-hockey/ Updated 2025 Rankings: https://peteyspicks.com/teams/

I'll recap my thoughts from the KLAA-MIHL Showcase from last weekend with standout players, performances and teams. Plus, we'll preview a lot of big matchups in the days leading into winter break. It's unofficially the halfway point of the season, so I'll offer up some of my biggest takeaways from what we've seen so far.

I go full Bracketology for this week's Catholic League Tournament and predictions for the first annual West-Michigan Showcase. We also highlight some of the most impressive performances from the month of November with our Three Stars of the Month. Follow along and submit your picks below! Games of the Week: https://peteyspicks.com/picks-for-the-first-annual-west-michigan-showcase/ Three Stars: https://peteyspicks.com/james-albers-performance-has-egr-out-to-an-undefeated-start/

A stuffed episode of the pod this week with updated Top-25 Michigan high school hockey rankings, I make my picks for Games of the Week, and share some thoughts from things I've seen thus far this season. Top-25 Rankings: https://peteyspicks.com/marquette-surges-up-the-top-25-rankings/ Games of the Week: https://peteyspicks.com/biggest-rivalry-night-of-the-year/

Unveiling the fourth annual Top 100 Names to Know returning to Michigan High School Hockey. 63 seniors, 33 juniors and four sophomores make up this year's list, representing 61 different programs around the state. Complete analysis of all 100 prospects on the list: https://peteyspicks.com/2024-top-100-names-to-know-in-michigan-high-school-hockey/

Detroit Sports Media personality and co-host of Hockey Time on State Champs! Network, Sean Baligian joins the Petey's Picks podcast as the show's inaugural guest. A very candid conversation about a wide range of topics, including playoff structure, fall hockey and, can anyone beat Detroit Catholic Central?