Author: MiHockey Staff
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Western’s Matheson Iacopelli named NCHC offensive player of the week
By @MichaelCaples – Western Michigan native Matheson Iacopelli has claimed his second National Collegiate Hockey Conference Bauer Offensive Player of the Week award, thanks to a strong showing against Air Force over the weekend. Iacopelli, a Brownstown native, racked up four points as the Broncos tied and beat the Falcons. In Friday’s 5-5 tie,…
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Report: Detroit Pistons’ move downtown to share Little Caesars Arena to be announced Tuesday
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By @StefanKubus – According to a report by the Detroit News, it appears the Red Wings will officially have some company inside Little Caesars Arena next season. The NBA’s Detroit Pistons are expected to announce a move from Auburn Hills to downtown Detroit for the 2017-18 season tomorrow at 3 p.m., per the Detroit…
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NHL All-Star fan vote carries new ‘John Scott’ rules
By @MichaelCaples – The NHL has announced that the fan vote for the All-Star Tournament (yes, three-on-three again) will now carry some rules to prevent another John Scott situation. As if you don’t remember, Scott – a Michigan Tech alum – was voted into the All-Star festivities last year by fans across the globe…
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Griffins’ Matt Lorito named AHL player of the week
By @MichaelCaples – Grand Rapids’ Matt Lorito had a big week in the AHL, and the league took notice. The Griffins’ forward was named the CCM/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending Nov. 20. Lorito posted two goals and four assists as the Griffins split a two-game home set against the Texas…
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Recruiting: Antonio Stranges talks about committing to Michigan
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By @MichaelCaples – The University of Michigan landed a coveted recruit over the weekend as they secured a verbal commitment from Antonio Stranges. The 2002 birth-year player – a Plymouth native – is currently playing against older competition as a member of the midget minor Little Caesars AAA squad, and he has four points…
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Red Wings announce NHL Centennial Classic jersey
By @MichaelCaples – The Red Wings have announced the jerseys they will be wearing for the upcoming NHL Centennial Classic. Check out the threads the team will be wearing on New Year’s Day outdoors in Toronto. The jerseys will be available for purchase starting on Tuesday, Nov. 22 at Hockeytown Authentics and during the…
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EPIX and NHL set to follow Red Wings, Leafs en route to NHL Centennial Classic
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By @StefanKubus – Despite the Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues playing in the NHL Winter Classic on Jan. 2, it’s the Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs who will do battle on the traditional New Year’s Day date in the NHL Centennial Classic. Now, fans will have the chance to follow the…
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Wings drop fourth in a row Sunday night against Calgary at The Joe
By @StefanKubus – DETROIT – “Our process has to be better, and then we’ve gotta man up and be better as individuals.” That’s a message Wings head coach Jeff Blashill had after his team’s effort in Sunday-night’s 3-2 loss to the Calgary Flames. In the process, Detroit dropped its fourth-straight game. Tomas Tatar and…
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College hockey recap (week of Nov. 14-20)
By Jonathan Cochran – Here’s how Michigan’s NCAA D-I schools fared this past week. Note: Michigan State did not play this week. The Spartans resume their regular season on Friday against North Dakota. Western secures tie and win over Air Force The Broncos hosted Air Force at Lawson Ice Arena this weekend, settling for…
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PHOTOS/VIDEO: Wolverines top NTDP Under-18 Team in latest cross-town showdown
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On Friday night, the Michigan Wolverines and USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program renewed their cross-town rivalry with an exhibition contest at Yost Ice Arena. While the NTDP may no longer skate out of Ann Arbor, the program’s new home is still only roughly 15 minutes away from the University of Michigan campus. In the…