Author: MiHockey Staff
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Northville native Jason Robertson selected by Dallas in the 2017 NHL Draft
By @MichaelCaples – Jason Robertson’s used to moving around. He’ll be packing his bags again soon to join his new NHL organization. The Dallas Stars selected Robertson, a Northville native, in the second round of the 2017 NHL Draft Saturday morning in Chicago. Robertson, who moved to Michigan when he was 10 years…
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Josh Norris selected by San Jose at No. 19 overall in the 2017 Draft
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By @MichaelCaples – Josh Norris will be skating in Ann Arbor next fall, but soon after, he may skating in San Jose. The Sharks selected Norris, a University of Michigan commit, in the first round of the 2017 NHL Draft Friday night in Chicago. “It’s a dream come true,” Norris said on the NBC Sports…
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New Wing Michael Rasmussen: “It’s a dream come true”
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By @MichaelCaples – Michael Rasmussen donned a Red Wings jersey Friday night as the Original Six franchise’s first-round pick in the 2017 NHL Draft, and the moment wasn’t lost on the big-bodied center. “It was my mind that coming here was something that could happen and now, it’s a dream come true,” Rasmussen said…
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Red Wings select Michael Rasmussen with the No. 9 overall pick in the 2017 NHL Draft
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By @MichaelCaples – It was the highest pick the Red Wings held since 1990. What did they do with it? Welcome to Hockeytown, The Wings used the No. 9 overall pick to claim Michael Rasmussen among a sea of boos from the Chicago Blackhawks fans. Rasmussen is a 6-foot-6 center from Tri-City in…
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NHL announces new initiative to grow college hockey
By @MichaelCaples – It’s not what college hockey fans in Illinois were probably hoping for, but it was close. Just a few hours before the start of the NHL Entry Draft in Chicago, the NHL held a press conference to announce a new initiative to help grow college hockey. With Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman…
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Reports: Tyler Motte traded to Columbus
By @MichaelCaples – Sounds like there will be a Tyler Motte and Zach Werenski reunion in Columbus. Per multiple reports, Motte – a St. Clair native, NTDP alum and University of Michigan product – is part of a blockbuster trade with the Chicago Blackhawks and Columbus Blue Jackets. Motte, who was teammates with Werenski…
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NHL, USA Hockey and USHL announce new partnership
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By @MichaelCaples – Three major hockey institutions in the United States are joining forces to help hockey development and marketing efforts moving forward. The NHL, USA Hockey and the USHL have announced a multi-year partnership “geared toward maximizing developmental and business opportunities throughout the country.” The long-term agreement will provide financial support and other resources…
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Red Wings’ 2017-18 season schedule unveiled
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By @MichaelCaples and @StefanKubus – Fans can now plan out their first (and 41st) visit to Little Caesars Arena. The National Hockey League released the full 2017-18 season schedule today, which means the Red Wings now know when teams will roll through their new building in Detroit. It was announced Wednesday that the Wings’…
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Check out this video of hockey played inside a semi truck
We’re not exactly sure where this is coming from, since it’s posted from a Facebook page that says it’s a part of the German pro league but it looks like they’re Russian, but nonetheless, check out this video of hockey played inside a semi truck.
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WMU’s Frederik Tiffels signs with Penguins
By @MichaelCaples – The Pittsburgh Penguins announced today that they have officially added a Bronco to their organization. The NHL franchise has signed Western Michigan forward and Muskegon Lumberjacks alum Frederik Tiffels to an entry-level contract. Tiffels leaves Kalamazoo after three seasons with WMU; he was a sixth-round pick of the Penguins in the…