Author: MiHockey Staff
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Alex Nedeljkovic primed for big 2014-15 season with Plymouth
By Matt Mackinder – It’s been a whirlwind for Alex Nedeljkovic. Just two years ago, he was just trying to find his way into the Plymouth Whalers’ lineup and even spent time playing Tier III hockey to stay loose. Once he became a regular for the Whalers, however, there was no looking back. In…
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Michi-gamer: Pride of the Mitten (Week of Oct. 13, 2014)
Welcome to another season of MiHockey’s Michi-gamer! We take great pride in our homegrown talent. Whether they grew up in the Mitten or we welcomed them here for college or juniors, they are our own. They represent the best place in the world for hockey. Every morning, we pick one Michi-gamer from the previous night’s slate of games…
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Photos: “Meet the Spartans” event in Rochester
The Michigan State Spartans made stops at two different rinks in Michigan over the weekend, first visiting Southside Ice Arena in Byron Center on Friday and then skating at the Oynx Ice Arena in Rochester on Saturday. The Spartans practiced and then hosted meet-and-greet sessions with fans in attendance. Here are photos from their visit…
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Photos: Grand Rapids Griffins’ 2014-15 home opener
The Grand Rapids Griffins kicked off their 2014-15 American Hockey League season with a Friday night showdown against the Lake Erie Monsters. Click here for a recap of how the first weekend of games went for the Red Wings’ AHL affiliate. (Photos by Amanda O’Toole/MiHockey)
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Photos: Girls’ “Try Hockey For Free” event at Onyx Ice Arena in Rochester
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During the International Ice Hockey Federation’s World Girls Ice Hockey Weekend, rinks across the globe hosted events to celebrate girls’ hockey and welcome new players to the sport. At the Onyx Ice Arena in Rochester, a group of girls experienced the game for the first time at a “Try Hockey For Free” event. (Photos by…
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Ian Jenkins’ “Have a Purpose” story shared on Rogers’ “Hometown Hockey” show
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The hockey community lost Ian Jenkins far too soon, but his “Have a Purpose” message is still resonating throughout rinks across the globe today. Check out this video from Rogers’ “Hometown Hockey” show. (Image from HometownHockey.com)
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Griffins fall on opening night, but rebound for Saturday win over Lake Erie
By Pat Evans – The Grand Rapids Griffins apparently can improve a lot on a bus ride to Cleveland. Following a rough 4-0 loss to Lake Erie in the season opener at Van Andel Arena, which saw plenty of chances squandered, the Griffins followed up with a 3-2 win against the same time on…
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Photos: Red Wings’ annual Breast Cancer Awareness Night at The Joe
The Red Wings hosted their eighth annual Breast Cancer Awareness Night on Saturday, Oct. 11, when they welcomed the Anaheim Ducks to The Joe. Fans had the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities during the night, as the Wings hosted a silent auction, a mystery puck draw, a 50/50 raffle and a special sale of Detroit…
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Photos: Red Wings open 2014-15 season with win over Boston
On Oct. 9, the Detroit Red Wings officially started their 2014-15 NHL season with a win over Original Six rival Boston at Joe Louis Arena. Click here for MiHockey’s recap with post-game video from the 2-1 victory. (Photos by Jen Hefner/MiHockey)
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Red Wings beat Bruins in 2014-15 season opener
By @SKubus – DETROIT – For a team that had so much trouble succeeding on home ice last season, the victorious result of Thursday night’s season opener was a welcoming sight for the Red Wings. Not to mention it came against the same team that eliminated them from the Stanley Cup Playoffs last season: Original Six and…