Author: MiHockey Staff
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Griffins announce signing of Grand Rapids native Luke Glendening
The Grand Rapids Griffins just announced that they have signed their first hometown player. Luke Glendening, an East Grand Rapids native, signed a one-year deal with the Red Wings’ American Hockey League affiliate this morning. Glendening, former captain of the Michigan Wolverines, will be the first Grand Rapids native to ever sign with the Griffins.…
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Shaved Ice – June 18
MiHockey’s Stefan Kubus here with you on a Monday that is shaping up to be rather busy for the hockey world. Quick hits The Great Lakes Invitational will continue through 2014, as Michigan Technological University and Olympia Entertainment have extended the college hockey tournament at Joe Louis Arena. In case you missed our Father’s Day…
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Happy Father’s Day: Ryan Kesler’s hockey journey, as told by his dad
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In May, Mike Kesler stopped by the MiHockey offices to pick up copies of the magazine his son Ryan was featured in. MiHockey’s Stefan Kubus sat down with the former player, coach, and proud father to discuss watching Ryan’s journey to the NHL. It seemed only fitting that we share Mike’s story about he and…
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Ryan Miller: Michi-gamer of the Year
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On Dec. 1, we started tracking the top performance by Michigan-born or Michigan-adopted (college or juniors) players at hockey’s highest stage. Now that the hockey season has concluded, it was time to see who came out on top. The player with the most Michi-gamer nominations this year? Ryan Miller of the Buffalo Sabres. The…
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Shaved Ice – June 15
MiHockey’s Stefan Kubus here with you on a Friday morning. Quick hits Yesterday, former Detroit Red Wings player Gerard Gallant was tabbed by the Montreal Canadiens to be a new assistant coach. Gallant had been the coach of the QMJHL’s Saint John Sea Dogs. In three seasons there, Gallant made three QMJHL final appearances, won…
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Nick Lidstrom leaves behind a legacy in Michigan
By Michael Caples – In October, the Detroit Red Wings will embark on their first season without Nick Lidstrom in two decades. The former captain is on his way back to his native Sweden. Yet his presence in Michigan – what he has meant to the growth and exposure of hockey in our state –…
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Wings’ Holland facing a perfect storm this spring
Detroit Red Wings’ general manager Ken Holland has faced a perfect storm this spring. He’s seen another early playoff exit, the retirement of defenseman Nick Lidstrom and the departure of free-agent defenseman Brad Stuart. The Wings are at a crossroads and how well Holland plays his cards over the next couple of months is going…
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Shaved Ice – June 14
MiHockey staffers Ryan Zuke and Ben Fleck with you on this Thursday morning. Quick hits Zach Parise, sure to be one of the most sought-after free agents come July 1, has indicated he is interested in re-signing with the New Jersey Devils. There have also been rumors that Parise could be one of the Red…
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Red Wings announce pre-season schedule, will take on Pens, Blackhawks, Caps and Leafs
The Red Wings announced their 2012-13 pre-season schedule today. In their final tune-ups for the regular season, they will take on the Pittsburgh Penguins, Chicago Blackhawks, Washington Capitals, and Toronto Maple Leafs. Here’s a look at the schedule, with the Wings’ home games in bold: Wednesday, Sept. 26 – Detroit at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Friday,…
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Shaved Ice – June 13
MiHockey’s Stefan Kubus here with you on the first morning where we don’t have any NHL games to discuss. Quick hits The season just ended, but here’s an idea of how the Grand Rapids Griffins could look next year, led by a strong, veteran core. The Montreal Canadiens have hired former Detroit Red Wing Martin…