30-909: The Peoria Mustangs are a USA Hockey -sanctioned Tier III ice hockey team in the North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL). The team plays their home games at the Owens Center in Peoria , Illinois . The players, ages 16–20, carry amateur status under Junior A guidelines and hope to earn a spot on higher levels of junior ice hockey in the United States and Canada , Canadian major junior, collegiate , and eventually professional teams. The Mustangs have had many alumni move on to higher levels of junior ice hockey , NCAA Division I and Division III , ACHA college , and at professional levels, including: USA Hockey USA Hockey
60-499: A household in the city was $ 51,535, and the median income for a family was $ 76,369. Males had a median income of $ 52,188 versus $ 37,113 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 33,222. About 1.9% of families and 3.3% of the population were below the poverty line , including 3.8% of those under age 18 and 3.6% of those age 65 or over. In 1995, the City of Plymouth and Plymouth Township consolidated their fire departments with
90-543: A lead ball using compressed air . Lewis Cass Hough, then president of the firm, gave it a try and, after his first shot, enthusiastically exclaimed, "Boy, that's a daisy!" The name stuck, and the BB gun went into production as a premium item given to farmers when they purchased a windmill. The gun was such a huge success that Plymouth Iron Windmill soon began manufacturing the Daisy BB gun in place of windmills. On January 26, 1895,
120-506: A male householder with no wife present, and 48.6% were non-families. 42.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.08 and the average family size was 2.93. The median age in the city was 39.2 years. 21.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 31.8% were from 25 to 44; 27% were from 45 to 64; and 14% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of
150-577: A subscription to USA Hockey Magazine. The Amateur Hockey Association of the United States (AHAUS) was founded on October 29, 1937, in New York City by Tommy Lockhart . When he first started operating AHAUS, the paperwork fit into a shoebox in his apartment. The need for a national governing body for hockey came from the desire to efficiently manage the growing game of ice hockey, rather than having several different groups which included
180-516: A village in 1867, and became a city in 1932. In 1825, Luther Lincoln was granted two land patents in what is now Plymouth by the federal government. Lincoln built his place of business, his saw mill, and abode, near the eastern boundary of his land, along the Rouge River. His actual abode and saw mill was always outside the city limits. Another early settler was William Starkweather. William and his wife Keziah brought their firstborn son Albert to
210-524: A world-class competitive event. Since 2008, Plymouth has been home to the Green Street Fair, held over a weekend each May. Featuring green-themed exhibitors and activities, the event has become a yearly tradition. In 2011, the event was attended by about 90,000 visitors. Plymouth's "Art in the Park" is an art fair held annually since 1980. Plymouth was first settled in 1825, incorporated as
240-771: Is a national ice hockey organization in the United States. It is recognized by the International Olympic Committee and the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee as the governing body for organized ice hockey in the United States and is a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation . Before June 1991, the organization was known as the Amateur Hockey Association of the United States (AHAUS). The organization
270-481: Is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado . Its mission is to promote the growth of ice hockey in the U.S. USA Hockey programs support and develop players, coaches, officials, and facilities. USA Hockey also has junior ice hockey and senior ice hockey programs, and supports a disabled ice hockey program. USA Hockey provides certification programs for coaches and officials. Members of the organization receive
300-467: Is home to a campus of Moody Bible Institute . While the campus offers an option for an undergraduate degree completion program, the majority of the programs offered fall under Moody's Theological Seminary and Graduate School. Graduate certificates, master's and doctoral degrees focus on Bible, theology, and practical ministry training. In addition, they offer programs in counseling psychology and clinical mental health counseling. The Mayhew Graduate Library on
330-683: Is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km ) is water. It is located just south of the M-14 highway and west of Interstate 275 . Plymouth has a variety of shops, restaurants, and other cultural activities. The Plymouth Ice Spectacular, the largest ice carving festival in North America, is held every year in Plymouth in late January. Founded in 1982 by then 25-year-old Scott Lorenz, the weekend-long event draws an average of 500,000 people to Plymouth each year and has helped establish ice carving as
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#1732794245052360-493: Is located roughly 27 miles (43.5 km) northwest of downtown Detroit , and 18 miles (29.0 km) northeast of Ann Arbor . As of the 2020 census , the city had a population of 9,370. It is surrounded by, but independent of, Plymouth Township . According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 2.22 square miles (5.75 km ), of which 2.21 square miles (5.72 km )
390-784: The Amateur Athletic Union . In September 1938, Lockhart reached signed an agreement with W. G. Hardy of the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association (CAHA) which regulated international games in North America, set out provisions for transfer of players between the organizations, and recognized of each other's authority. In 1940, he led AHAUS into a union with the CAHA by establishing the International Ice Hockey Association , and served as its vice-president. AHAUS
420-582: The Daisy factory was left standing to be built into the apartment building. The wall has since been demolished. In 2009 Plymouth Township was named 28th Best Place to Live in the United States by CNN Money Magazine. As of the census of 2010, there were 9,132 people, 4,314 households, and 2,218 families residing in the city. The population density was 4,132.1 inhabitants per square mile (1,595.4/km ). There were 4,652 housing units at an average density of 2,105.0 per square mile (812.7/km ). The racial makeup of
450-525: The NTDP. In 2007 , four NTDP members were selected in the first round, with Patrick Kane and James van Riemsdyk going 1st and 2nd overall respectively. Through 2013, some 228 NTDP players had been selected in the NHL Entry Draft. The NTDP plays home games at USA Hockey Arena . USA Hockey has conducted the country’s ice hockey national championship tournaments since 1938, with teams from all across
480-785: The U.S. National Under-18 Team, and the U.S. National Under-17 Team. The teams compete in the United States Hockey League in addition to playing NCAA colleges and in International competition. Until 2009, the NTDP competed in the North American Hockey League . Numerous NTDP alumni have gone on to play in the NHL. In the 2012–13 season, 60 former NTDP players suited up for NHL teams. In the 2006 NHL Entry Draft , six first-round selections (including no. 1 pick Erik Johnson ) were former members of
510-470: The United States crowned champions across various classifications. The 2022 Chipotle-USA Hockey National Championships crowned champions at 25 different classifications, across nine different host sites across the country. Champions represented 17 different states. Plymouth, Michigan Plymouth is a city in Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan . A western suburb of Detroit , Plymouth
540-513: The area and built the first home in Plymouth, at what is now the southwest corner of Main Street and Ann Arbor Trail. The first home was a lean-to, and was later replaced by a log cabin, which has since been destroyed. In 1831, William Starkweather sold his land in downtown Plymouth and in 1831 purchased an 80-acre (320,000 m ) parcel of land in what was then called "North Village" (now called "The Historic Old Village"). In 1844, William died and
570-577: The city was 48.0% male and 52.0% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 9,022 people, 4,322 households, and 2,277 families residing in the city. The population density was 4,048.6 inhabitants per square mile (1,563.2/km ). There were 4,498 housing units at an average density of 2,018.4 per square mile (779.3/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 96.42% White , 0.57% African American , 0.35% Native American , 1.05% Asian , 0.07% Pacific Islander , 0.30% from other races , and 1.24% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.31% of
600-419: The city was 94.2% White , 1.6% African American , 0.3% Native American , 2.2% Asian , 0.4% from other races , and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population. There were 4,314 households, of which 25.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.6% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.9% had
630-417: The company's board of directors officially voted to change the name to Daisy Manufacturing Company, Inc. Much to the dismay of Plymouth residents, Daisy moved its corporate offices and manufacturing facilities from Plymouth to Rogers , Arkansas in 1958. In 2003 the former Daisy factory was converted to Daisy Square Condominiums despite being situated next to an active freight rail line. The front wall of
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#1732794245052660-581: The land in Old Village was then passed to William's son, George A Starkweather. George felt that the railroad coming to North Village would give it a commercial advantage over the Kellogg Park area. In the 1860s, he convinced the Detroit and Howell Railroad Company to build through the town. Starkweather was responsible for cutting Oak Street North through his farm in order to reach his new store and
690-568: The oldest age in the group. USA Hockey has divided its control into geographical youth districts as follows: USA Hockey also operates the National Team Development Program (NTDP), based in Plymouth, Michigan . The program's goal is to prepare student-athletes under the age of 18 for participation on U.S. national teams and continued success throughout their future hockey careers. The NTDP consists of two teams;
720-434: The population. 20.4% were of German , 13.2% Irish , 12.4% English , 10.7% Polish and 7.9% Italian ancestry. There were 4,322 households, of which 22.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.5% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 47.3% were non-families. 41.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.3% had someone living alone who
750-457: The town of Eveleth, Minnesota . Lockhart was succeeded as president by William Thayer Tutt in 1972. Presidents Executive directors Director of hockey operations Coaching directors Chief medical officers Until 2016, USA Hockey used division names such as Mite, Squirt, and Peewee in their youth levels and to indicate the age level of the players. Starting with the 2016–17 season, USA Hockey started using divisions labeled with
780-558: The township controlling fire services. The township receives $ 1 million from the city, making up 25% of the consolidated fire department's budget. The Plymouth-Canton Community School District consists of three high schools, five middle schools, and sixteen elementary schools. The district has the only educational park in Michigan, the Plymouth-Canton Educational Park (P-CEP). Other schools: Plymouth
810-642: The train station. After his death in 1907, Oak Street was renamed Starkweather in his honor. Notable streets in Plymouth are named after some Starkweather family members, including Blanche (after Blanche Starkweather, daughter of George Starkweather), Karmada (after the grandchildren of George Starkweather – Karl, Max and Davis), Davis – after Davis B Hillmer – youngest grandson of George Starkweather, Starkweather (formerly Oak Street), Amelia (after Lydia Amelia Heywood – Davis - Starkweather) – George Starkweather's wife, and Rose – after Rose Hillmer, eldest grand daughter of George Starkweather. Starkweather Elementary School
840-449: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.04 and the average family size was 2.81. In the city, the population was spread out, with 18.7% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 37.5% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.4 males. The median income for
870-734: Was admitted as a member of the Ligue Internationale de Hockey sur Glace in 1947, being recognized as the international governing body of hockey in the United States instead of the Amateur Athletic Union which was previously recognized by the IIHF. Lockhart established the first national ice hockey tournaments for pre-high school boys in 1949. He announced the establishment of the United States Hockey Hall of Fame on May 19, 1968, to be located in
900-491: Was named after George Anson Starkweather of Plymouth, which was converted to an adult education center. Daisy Manufacturing Company, now Daisy Outdoor Products , started in 1882 in Plymouth as the Plymouth Iron Windmill Company. In 1886 Plymouth inventor Clarence Hamilton introduced a new idea to the windmill company. It was a combination of metal and wire, vaguely resembling a gun that could fire
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