Category: Blogs
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Shaved Ice – March 19
Welcome back to the work (or school) world, everybody. Hope you can get through the week, because the NCAA Tournament is just five days away for four of our teams. Quick hits Four Michigan teams earned spots in college hockey’s national tournament yesterday. That’s the most teams of any one state in the country. How’s…
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From The Crease: The Equipment Conundrum?
By Jeremy Kaleniecki – It is a well-known fact that each year the NHL evolves. Sometimes there are big changes while other times the changes are small and seemingly unnoticeable. As the game continues to change, everything else has to change with it. The purpose of this article is to discuss not a change, but…
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Shaved Ice – March 16
Happy Friday, everyone. Quick hits We had a great time at the CCHA Awards Show last night. Darren Eliot and Shannon Hogan did a great job hosting a tremendously well-assembled event. Oh yeah, and players were honored too. Here’s our recap of the winners from the awards show. Along with taking home CCHA Player of…
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Shaved Ice – March 15
Good morning, everyone. Hope you have your dress clothes ready, it’s CCHA Awards Show night. Quick hits Well the Wings didn’t have the best time last night, losing 4-0 to the Ducks in a late-night tilt out in Anaheim. Detroit holds the fourth spot in the West, but Central Division foe Nashville is only two…
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Shaved Ice – March 14
Good afternoon, hockey fans. It’s a great time for hockey in the Mitten. Staffer Brian Kalisher here, doing a line-change with editor Caples today. Quick hits The Red Wings dropped a 5-2 decision to the Los Angeles Kings last night on the road. After beating the Kings at home last Friday, they simply couldn’t achieve…
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Shaved Ice – March 13
Good morning, everyone. Hope you’re enjoying these spring-like days. Wonder if they’re going to last… Quick hits If you’re planning on staying up late tonight, you can watch the Wings battle the Kings out in Los Angeles. Here’s a preview for a game with a 10:30 p.m. EST puck-drop. Yuck. We’re inching closer to the…
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From The Crease: Taking Ownership of Your Own Destiny
By Rob Liddell – The only way to achieve excellence in goaltending – and life in general – is to expect excellence from yourself. I’m a firm believer in goal-setting, and the power of the mind-body relationship. This begins with taking ownership of your own destiny. In terms of goaltending, this starts with the ability…
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Shaved Ice – March 12
Good afternoon and welcome to a new week. Staffer Brian Kalisher here to start it off right. Quick hits The Red Wings topped the Kings 4-3 Friday night before dropping a decision the next night to the Predators 3-2. They currently sit fourth in the Western Conference with 91 points, just six behind the Central…
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Shaved Ice – March 9
Let’s start the day off with a little riddle. Who has two feet, writer’s block, bags under the eyes and wants to take a nap? The answer: a Michigan Hockey staffer bringing you endless coverage of all things hockey in the Mitten. Good morning, everyone. Staffer Brian Kalisher here to cap off your week. Quick…
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Shaved Ice – March 8
Morning, all. Today’s advice – eat blueberry pancakes before heading to the office. Your morning will feel spectacular. It’s necessary after a long night of printing a magazine. Staffer Brian Kalisher here to share some hockey news. Quick hits The biggest news around these parts is the weekend of state championship match-ups the Mitten has…