Author: MiHockey Staff
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USA Hockey announces icing rule change at 14U level and below; record-setting participation numbers
By @StefanKubus – Every four years, USA Hockey evaluates its playing rules and has the opportunity to make changes to said rules during its four-day Annual Congress gathering. With 2017 being a rules-change year, the Board of Directors voted on and approved a notable proposal drastically affecting the game at the youth level. Teams at…
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PHOTOS/VIDEO: A look inside Little Caesars Arena
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Members of the media were given a tour through Little Caesars Arena Monday afternoon in Detroit; check out MiHockey’s photos, videos and a 360-degree photo from ice level to see the construction progress of what will be the new home for the Red Wings next fall. (Media compiled by Michael Caples/MiHockey) 360-degree photo from ice…
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Pittsburgh Penguins win Stanley Cup for second consecutive season
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By @MichaelCaples – It hadn’t been done since the Red Wings accomplished the feat in 1997 and 1998. For the second straight season, the Pittsburgh Penguins are Stanley Cup champions. With a 2-0 victory in Game 6 of the Cup Final against the Nashville Predators, the Penguins successfully defended their league title with the help…
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PHOTOS: Griffins win Game 4 of AHL Final
Check out these photos from the Grand Rapids Griffins’ pivotal Game 4 victory over the Syracuse Crunch in the AHL Final. For more on the game, click here. (Photos courtesy of John Kosak)
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Griffins take commanding 3-1 series lead with Game 4 win
By @MichaelCaples – One game away. With a 3-2 victory tonight in Game 4 of the AHL Final vs. the Syracuse Crunch, the Grand Rapids Griffins now hold a commanding 3-1 series lead. Game 5 will take place Saturday night in Syracuse; if the Crunch force a Game 6, that would be back in Grand…
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Report: Red Wings cut ties with Chris Chelios
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By @MichaelCaples – According to TSN’s Darren Dreger (and re-shared by NBC Sports), the Red Wings and Chris Chelios are going their separate ways. Dreger says that Chelios is exploring opportunities with the National Hockey League Players’ Association, and the Red Wings let him go. The quote: “I’m told that Chelios went to the Detroit…
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Arctic Pond Ice Arena undergoing massive renovations, will reopen under new ownership
By @StefanKubus – After closing down in August 2016, the Arctic Pond Ice Arena in Plymouth is making its comeback under new ownership. Michael Cappo, chief operating officer of the Victory Automotive Group, used to skate at the rink when he played for the Ice Dogs AAA organization as a kid. The Ice Dogs…
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Brighton school district forges new partnership with Total Package Hockey
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By Michael Caples – The Brighton School District will have quite a few new hockey players enrolled in the fall of 2017-18. They won’t mess with the classroom sizes, however. Brighton has formed a new partnership with Total Package Hockey, bringing all the Center of Excellence students in Canton and Hazel Park under the school…
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Red Wings announce 2017-18 preseason schedule
By @MichaelCaples – September 23 vs. Boston. That’s the first time a hockey game will be played at Little Caesars Arena. The Red Wings announced their preseason schedule today. Detroit starts with three games on the road in as many days – Sept. 19, 20 and 21 at Boston, Pittsburgh and Chicago, respectively. Then, the…