Author: MiHockey Staff
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Larkin’s OT winner saves Red Wings from total collapse against Maple Leafs
By @MichaelCaples – It was almost a total collapse – again. Two days after letting a two-goal lead against the Tampa Bay Lightning slip through their fingers, the Red Wings lost a three-goal lead against the Maple Leafs Thursday night in Toronto. Another game needing extra time to decide a winner, but this time…
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Trenton hockey players join Red Wings for holiday shopping spree, get surprises along the way (with photos)
By @MichaelCaples – DETROIT – For the 2018 edition of the team’s annual Hometown Holiday Assist, the Red Wings found a way to incorporate some local youth hockey players – and give them quite the surprise at the same time. Players from the Trenton Hockey Association were invited to the Meijer in Detroit to…
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Eight Michigan names invited to USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game
By @MichaelCaples – The USHL and NHL Central Scouting have announced the rosters for the upcoming 2019 USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game, and there are plenty of Michigan names invited. Eight players with Michigan ties – including three natives – will take part in the prestigious event that serves as an annual showcase for top…
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Team USA’s World Junior preliminary roster announced
By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey has announced its preliminary roster for the upcoming World Junior Championship, and Michigan will be well-represented. This year’s 2019 International Ice Hockey Federation World Junior Championship will take place in Vancouver and Victoria, British Columbia. It takes place from Dec. 26, 2018 through Jan. 5, 2019. Detroit native John…
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Michigan schools sweep monthly WCHA honors for November
By @MichaelCaples – The WCHA has announced its players of the month for November, and all four spots are claimed by Michigan residents. The forward of the month award goes to Jake Lucchini of Michigan Tech; the defenseman of the month goes to Collin Saccoman of Lake Superior State; the goaltender of the month…
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Red Wings announce details for annual Salvation Army bell ringing competition
By @MichaelCaples – Every holiday season, members of the Detroit Red Wings man select Salvation Army red kettles on a mission to raise more money than their peers. This year, four different teams of Wings representatives will bell ring at different Metro Detroit locations from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; fans are asked…
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Danny DeKeyser out an estimated four-to-six weeks with hand injury
By @MichaelCaples – Not to be outdone by Anthony Mantha, Danny DeKeyser has also injured his hand. The Red Wings’ defenseman and Michigan native will be out an estimated four-to-six weeks, Jeff Blashill announced today, following an injury DeKeyser sustained Tuesday night against Tampa Bay. Coach Blashill gives a quick injury update and talks…
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PHOTOS: Nielsen records hat trick but Wings’ lead slips away against Lightning
The Detroit Red Wings held a 5-3 lead nearing the halfway point of the third period against the Tampa Bay Lightning Tuesday night, but to the dismay of the fans at Little Caesars Arena, the home team ended up falling 6-5 in a shootout. Frans Nielsen recorded a hat trick for Detroit, while former…
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A 32nd NHL franchise officially coming to Seattle in 2021
By @StefanKubus – The NHL made it official on Tuesday: a 32nd franchise will be coming to Seattle. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman made the announcement at a press conference following a Board of Governors meeting, where Seattle’s expansion application was voted on and accepted unanimously. The Seattle franchise, which will play in the Pacific Division…
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Anthony Mantha out 4-6 weeks with hand injury
By @StefanKubus – With Tyler Bertuzzi having been suspended two games on Monday, the Red Wings will be without another key piece for the foreseeable future. The Red Wings announced Anthony Mantha will be out 4-6 weeks with a hand injury. He is reportedly set to have surgery on Tuesday. Mantha broke the hand when…