Author: MiHockey Staff
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Bearded Ice – June 1
MiHockey staffer Stefan Kubus here to help kick off June with some Bearded Ice to get you all caught up to speed. Quick hits First off, what’s going on with Tim Thomas? Apparently he might be taking a season off, reports USA Today and plenty of other sites. We’ll be watching for more news on…
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Tweets for No. 5: A compilation of social media messages about Nick Lidstrom
We’ve been tracking how hockey’s social media community has reacted to Nick Lidstrom’s retirement announcement. Here are some of our favorites from other players and people associated with the game. We’ll be posting fan submissions both here and in MiHockeyMag soon, so if you haven’t shared your thoughts on No. 5 on our Facebook page…
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Nick Lidstrom officially announces his retirement
By Michael Caples and Stefan Kubus – DETROIT – For the first time in more than two decades, the Detroit Red Wings will have to prepare for an NHL season without Nick Lidstrom. At a press conference held inside Joe Louis Arena – the building where Lidstrom established himself as one of the best defensemen…
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Flashback: Nick Lidstrom gets the ‘C’
Nick Lidstrom announced his retirement Thursday during a press conference at Joe Louis Arena. To look back on and celebrate a tremendous career for the Red Wings’ captain, we have pulled articles and photos about No. 5 from our MiHockey archives. Here’s an article from the start of the 2006-07 season, when Lidstrom was named…
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Flashback: Even a gruesome injury wouldn’t stop Lidstrom
Nick Lidstrom announced his retirement Thursday during a press conference at Joe Louis Arena. To look back on and celebrate a tremendous career for the Red Wings’ captain, we have pulled articles and photos about No. 5 from our MiHockey archives. The following is a column written by USA Today’s Kevin Allen for MiHockey after…
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Flashback: Why Lidstrom is the best Red Wing of all-time
Nick Lidstrom announced his retirement Thursday during a press conference at Joe Louis Arena. To look back on and celebrate a tremendous career for the Red Wings’ captain, we have pulled articles and photos about No. 5 from our MiHockey archives. In an October issue of MiHockeyMag, editor Michael Caples argued his case for Lidstrom…
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MiHockey’s Nick Lidstrom photo gallery
Nick Lidstrom is expected to announce his retirement at a press conference Thursday morning. We’re digging into the MiHockey archives to look back on, and celebrate, a tremendous career for the Red Wings’ captain. Here are some of our favorite photos from Lidstrom’s career with the Detroit Red Wings:
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Former U of D Jesuit stars land spots on college rosters
By Ben Fleck – Former University of Detroit Jesuit hockey standouts and brothers Evan and Matthew Moore, along with Mac Olson, will all be taking their game to the collegiate level. After successful high school and juniors’ careers, the former Cubs are ready for the collegiate game. Evan Moore, a native of Grosse Pointe Park,…
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Three more Michigan Warriors moving to the college ranks
By Stefan Kubus – The Michigan Warriors continue to pump out collegiate athletes, as three more players have been awarded scholarships to play Division III college hockey. In the fall, forward Bobby Bodette will suit up for Adrian College, defenseman Ben Gislason is set to play for St. Olaf College, and Gislason’s fellow defenseman Derek…
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Bearded Ice – May 30
MiHockey staffer Stefan Kubus here with you on a Wednesday morning. Quick Hits Needless to say, Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final kicks off tonight between the Los Angeles Kings and New Jersey Devils. This is the first time two American-born captains are squaring off in Cup Final history. Longtime NHL defenseman and Sterling…