Author: MiHockey Staff
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Shaved Ice – March 27
I think the Red Wings just scored again… Quick hits It’s not often that an NHL game is over in the first half of the first period. The Red Wings accomplished the feat last night, however, when they posted four – yes, four – goals in the first 10 minutes of the game. The Jackets,…
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Wolverines season wrap-up
By Matt Slovin – ANN ARBOR – Should I stay or should I go? More than just an 80’s rock song, it’s a question that numerous members of the Michigan hockey team are asking themselves now that the season has come to a close. And if you’re anything like sophomore defenseman Mac Bennett, dubbed by…
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Red Wings post 7-2 rout of Blue Jackets, clinch playoff spot
By Michael Caples – DETROIT – When Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believing” starts to play at Joe Louis Arena, it usually means the Red Wings have another win all wrapped up. Tonight, the power ballad played at the 10:09 mark of the first period. The Red Wings were already up 4-0, so the in-arena DJ must…
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Shaved Ice – March 26
Happy Monday, everyone. Hope you enjoyed yet another hockey-filled weekend. Quick hits Ferris State University will be Michigan’s representative in the Frozen Four in Tampa Bay. The Bulldogs were the lone team out of four Mitten squads to advance past the opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament. Hopefully the CCHA regular-season champs can continue their…
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MSU captain Torey Krug announces deal with Bruins
By Michael Caples – EAST LANSING – Since he started playing hockey in metro Detroit, Torey Krug always heard about how he was too small to make a career out of the game he loves. Today, the 5-foot-9-inch defenseman proved all of the doubters wrong. At a press conference held at Munn Ice Arena Sunday…
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Bulldogs heading to their first Frozen Four
By Stefan Kubus – The Ferris State Bulldogs’ fate rested in the hands of their third period special teams. And did they ever serve them well. The Bulldogs – propelled by a relentless penalty kill – hung on to defeat the Cornell Big Red 2-1 in the Northeast regional final, sending them to their first…
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Western Michigan falls to North Dakota in NCAA Tournament
Like two of the three Michigan teams that played before them, the Western Michigan Broncos’ season came to an abrupt ending in the NCAA Tournament. The Mason Cup champions fell to top-seeded North Dakota Saturday afternoon 3-1 in the West Regional semifinals. “I want to congratulate North Dakota on moving on,” Broncos coach Andy Murray…
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For third straight year, Wolverines lose in OT
First it was against Miami, in double overtime of the Midwest Regional final. Then, it was to Minnesota-Duluth, in the national championship game. Now, it’s an overtime loss to the Cornell Big Red. For the third straight season, the Wolverines’ season came to an end after an overtime goal scored by the opposition. Rodger Craig…
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Johnston, Denis lead Ferris State to second round
After a CCHA playoff exit earlier than most expected, there were questions of how the Ferris State Bulldogs would respond in the NCAA Tournament. Any doubts have now been put to rest. The Bulldogs played a solid 60 minutes to top a skilled Denver squad 2-1 and advance to the regional final. Ferris State will…