Author: MiHockey Staff
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Spartans look to build on success from Notre Dame weekend
By Stefan Kubus – EAST LANSING – “When you get a taste of something good, you want more.” That’s how Michigan State freshman defenseman Travis Walsh (Haslett) described his team’s 4-1 victory over No. 2/3 Notre Dame Saturday night, an impressive feat and even rarer accomplishment considering the Spartans’ struggles. Although the two teams split…
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Checking in with Michigan alum Mike Knuble
By Matt Slovin – PLYMOUTH — At 40 years old, nothing that gets thrown Mike Knuble’s way is going to come as much of a surprise, including a potential second stint during a shortened season in Hockeytown. So when the Red Wings came calling with a tryout invitation to training camp, the East Kentwood High…
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Shaved Ice – Jan. 15
Exciting time of year, isn’t it? We spent some more time at Compuware today, and we were glad to see Pavel Datsyuk back on the ice in a Winged Wheel jersey. Here’s our photo gallery from the third day of camp – we’ll have more coming throughout the day, obviously. There is a press conference…
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Photo gallery: Day 3 of the Red Wings’ training camp at Compuware
The Red Wings continued to prepare for the upcoming season at Compuware Ice Arena on Tuesday, skating at their shortened training camp for the third straight day. Pavel Datsyuk skated with the team for the first time since returning from Russia. Can’t see the photos? Click here. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)
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High School Hockey Rankings (MHSHCA Poll) – Jan. 15
The latest high school hockey rankings from the Michigan High School Hockey Coaches’ Association have been released. Division 1 1. Birmingham Brother Rice 2. Novi/Detroit Catholic Central 3. Brighton 4. Orchard Lake St. Marys 5. Plymouth 6. Macomb Dakota 7. Muskegon Mona Shores 8. Grosse Pointe North 9. Utica Eisenhower 10. University of Detroit Jesuit Division…
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Shaved Ice – Jan. 14
The Red Wings are back, the Red Wings are back. We’ve been living at Compuware for the last few days (hence the blog showing up a little later than usual). That means plenty of photos for everybody who wasn’t fortunate enough to make it down to the Whalers’ home to see the Red Wings in…
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Photo gallery: Red Wings training camp at Compuware (Jan. 14)
The Detroit Red Wings held the second day of their training camp at Compuware Ice Arena today, in two 45-minute long practices that were open to the general public. Check out MiHockey’s photo gallery from the skate. Can’t see the picture? Click here.
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CCHA Players of the Week – Jan. 14
After allowing only two goals in a weekend series against No. 2 Notre Dame, Michigan State goaltender Jake Hildebrand was named the CCHA’s goaltender of the week. Meanwhile, Western Michigan defenseman Kenney Morrison picked up three assists on the weekend, which made him the league’s rookie of the week. From the CCHA: Postgame® Offensive Player of…
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The latest college hockey polls (Jan. 14)
The latest USCHO college hockey poll has been released, with Minnesota taking the top spot. Also attached is how MiHockey editor Michael Caples voted for the weekly rankings. USCHO Poll Minnesota Boston College New Hampshire Quinnipiac Notre Dame North Dakota Denver Miami Boston University Western Michigan Dartmouth Yale Nebraska-Omaha Minnesota State Niagara Cornell Union Massachusetts-Lowell…
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The process of winning the Hockeytown fans back begins at Compuware
By Nick Barnowski – PLYMOUTH – After 113 days, the National Hockey League is back. The lockout between the NHL and the NHL Players Association ended this past week, and now the league begins the process of welcoming back their fans. For the Detroit Red Wings, that process shouldn’t take long at all. An estimated…