Author: MiHockey Staff
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Sochi Watch: Datsyuk stars despite loss to U.S. on Day 4
Team USA’s shootout win over the Russians wasn’t the only game played in Sochi on Saturday. Along with the 3-2 shootout victory for the U.S., Slovenia beat Slovakia 3-1, Switzerland beat the Czech Republic 1-0, and Sweden beat Latvia 5-3. MiHockey Player Watch: Cam Fowler – Farmington native, Anaheim Ducks – Team USA – 1…
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Breakdown: TJ Oshie leads Team USA to shootout win over Russia
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By Nick Barnowski – After steamrolling Slovakia in their opening game on Thursday morning, the U.S. faced a much tougher opponent in Russia Saturday morning, and the game lived up to the hype. TJ Oshie scored four goals in six shootout attempts to earn the U.S. a full two points in a 3-2 victory.…
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WCHA announces scholar-athletes for 2013-14 season
The WCHA announced their scholar-athletes for the 2013-14 hockey season this week, and plenty of Michigan natives and current residents were recognized for their work in the classroom. ** indicates two-time recipient, *** indicates three-time recipient Bowling Green – Camden Wojtala (F, Sr., Trenton, MI) Ferris State – Brandon Anselmini (D, So., Guelph, ON) Kenny Babinski…
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Sochi Watch: Alfredsson scores game-winner for Sweden on Day 3
There was both good and bad news for Swedish hockey fans and Michigan hockey fans alike today, as a Red Wing scored a game-winning goal to clinch their spot in the quarterfinals, and a Red Wing went home early. Daniel Alfredsson scored on a rebound at the 12:39 mark of the third period to…
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Zetterberg’s Olympic experience ends early; Wings captain to return home
By Michael Caples – The Detroit Red Wings announced today that their captain would be making an early trip home from Sochi. Henrik Zetterberg, who has long battled back problems, went from being a question mark for Team Sweden to being officially removed from action today. The Team Sweden captain will be returning to…
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Sochi Watch: Kesler, Tatar score in Day 2 of Games
After two games kicked off Olympic action Wednesday, the rest of the national teams made their Sochi debuts today – including the U.S., Canada, Russia and Slovakia. In early morning (Eastern time) action, Finland topped Austria by a score of 8-4. In the 7 a.m. ET timeslot, Team USA beat Slovakia 7-1 and Russia…
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Breakdown: Team USA men post convincing 7-1 win over Slovakia
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By Michael Caples – Things couldn’t have gone much better for Grand Haven native Dan Bylsma today. The Americans’ head coach watched Team USA beat Slovakia 7-1 after a six-goal second period. John Carlson, Ryan Kesler (Livonia), Paul Stastny, David Backes, Phil Kessel and Dustin Brown all scored for Team USA in their first win…
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Sochi Watch: Zetterberg scores on Day 1 of the men’s tournament
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The men’s hockey tournament at the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia officially kicked off today. Latvia and Switzerland competed in the first game of group play, with Sweden and the Czech Republic following them on the first day of Olympic competition for NHL players. Red Wings captain Henrik Zetterberg scored for Team…
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Sochi Watch: U.S. women fall to Canada, still advance to semifinals
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By Michael Caples – After starting the 2014 Winter Games with wins over Finland and Switzerland, the U.S. Olympic Women’s Ice Hockey Team experienced their first loss in Sochi today, thanks to their main rival. Canada scored three goals in the third period to earn a 3-2 win over the United States in the latest…
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Michigan Tech’s Pietila, Ferris State’s Motte named WCHA players of week
By Michael Caples – The WCHA announced their latest players of the week, and two Michigan natives were honored by the league. Michigan Tech’s Blake Pietila was named offensive player of the week, while Ferris State goaltender C.J. Motte was named defensive player of the week, it was announced today. Pietila, a Brighton native, earned…