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MiHockey’s Stefan Kubus writing this for you on a Wednesday morning. Or afternoon. You decide. Quick hits The Grand Rapids Griffins just announced that they have signed assistant coach Jim Paek to a one-year extension. Paek has been with the Griffins for eight seasons, and the former NHLer will provide stability for the club as Jeff Blashill…

MiHockey editor Michael Caples here with you on a Tuesday morning. Quick hits As we reported yesterday, there were some changes in looks to some of our major teams in the state – the Muskegon Lumberjacks introduced their new logo, while Saginaw Spirit debuted new third jerseys. The Wings missed out on the Rick Nash…

MiHockey’s Stefan Kubus here with you on a Monday afternoon. Quick hits Sounds like the Red Wings won’t be landing Rick Nash – TSN is reporting that the former Columbus captain will be traded to the Rangers. Check out what some of Michigan’s most powerful people in youth hockey had to say about the Mite…

MiHockey’s Stefan Kubus here with you on this rather mild Friday. Quick hits A giant Steve Hanson (yes, the character from Slap Shot) sheep was stolen from a Rochester art gallery back on May 25, and was finally recovered by police after about a month. You’ll have to see this one to believe it. Want…

MiHockey’s Ryan Zuke with you on this gloomy Thursday morning. Quick hits Nashville Defenseman Shea Weber has agreed to an offer sheet with the Philadelphia Flyers.  TSN’s Darren Dreger said the deal is for 14 years and more than $100 million.  The Predators have one week to match the offer. Forward Tom Wilson has signed…

MiHockey’s Stefan Kubus here with you on a Wednesday afternoon. Quick hits Detroit has re-signed Kyle Quincey to a two-year deal. More on that one right here. The New Jersey Devils are pleased with the progression of Brighton native Jon Merrill, their top young defensive prospect. The big question now is whether or not he’ll…

MiHockey’s Ryan Zuke here with you on this Tuesday morning. Quick hits University of Michigan head coach Red Berenson has agreed to a three-year contract extension which will keep him behind the Michigan bench through the 2015-16 season. Could Mike Modano be returning to play one more year at the age of 42?  He has…

MiHockey’s Stefan Kubus here with you on a Monday afternoon. Quick hits MiHockey was at the MAHA summer meetings this past weekend. Check out what changes are on the way for youth hockey in Michigan. More to come on this soon. Also, check out the current state of MAHA, and what type of things they…

MiHockey editor Michael Caples here with you on a Thursday afternoon. Quick hits Hopefully by now you have seen that we posted some of our coverage from the Hockeytown Winter Festival press conference held at Comerica Park yesterday to announce two Alumni Showdown games. The Griffins announced this morning that they have signed Marysville native…

MiHockey’s Stefan Kubus here with a Shaved Ice before we head off for a big press conference at Comerica Park. Quick hits We’ll be heading down to Comerica Park for the press conference regarding the Hockeytown Winter Festival and NHL Winter Classic Alumni Showdown, so stay tuned for news on that front. Here’s our recap…