Category: Editor’s picks
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Coach Nick Bootland signs three-year extension with K-Wings; Kwiatkowski named assistant coach
By @MichaelCaples – As the Kalamazoo Wings prepare for the upcoming 2016-17 ECHL season, they took care of some front office moves yesterday. The ECHL affiliate of the Tampa Bay Lightning signed head coach Nick Bootland to a three-year extension, while also announcing the hiring of Joel Kwiatkowski as an assistant coach. Bootland, 38, has…
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Griffins announce 2016-17 promotional schedule
By @MichaelCaples – Planning on checking out a game at Van Andel Arena this year? Check out the promotional schedule that the Grand Rapids Griffins released today. The Griffins kick things off on Friday, Oct. 14 when they host the Chicago Wolves. That night, fans will get a magnet schedule and they will be…
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PHOTOS: Red Wings get back to work at The Joe with informal skates
Members of the Red Wings organization (and some of their friends) have arrived at Joe Louis Arena ready to start preparing for the 2016-17 NHL season. Check out our photo gallery from Tuesday’s skate at The Joe, led by ‘Coach Johan Franzen.’ (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)
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Norris cracks first TSN player rankings list for 2017 NHL Draft; Chmelevski one to watch
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By Michael Caples – Last year, it was Alex DeBrincat and Max Jones jostling for position. Before that, it was Zach Werenski and Kyle Connor. Who will be carrying the torch as Michigan’s representatives on draft boards this year? As of right now, it’s Josh Norris. The Oxford native and forward for USA Hockey’s…
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A new NHL commercial is here to get you excited for the upcoming season
Check out this awesome new video from the NHL, titled “After they play for the world they play for you.” It’s a wonderful mix of footage featuring today’s biggest stars – both before and after they became household names.
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Jimmy Howard’s “Farewell Season at The Joe” mask is awesome
By @MichaelCaples – Jimmy Howard has made sure that his mask for the upcoming season properly pays tribute to Hockeytown as it says goodbye to its longtime home. For the Red Wings’ 2016-17 “Farewell Season at The Joe” season, Howard will be sporting a mask that salutes Gordie Howe, Steve Yzerman and the iconic Joe…
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Ticket information announced for Kraft Hockeyville game in Marquette
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By @MichaelCaples – The Marquette Local Organizing Committee announced today ticket information for the upcoming Kraft Hockeyville game between the Buffalo Sabres and Carolina Hurricanes at Lakeview Arena, as well as information about events leading up to puck drop. According to the release, nearly 60 percent of the tickets for both the pre-season game and…
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PHOTOS: Muskegon Lumberjacks vs. NTDP Under-17 Team
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The new USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program Under-17 Team played in their first game Friday night, taking on in-state rival Muskegon in a USHL preseason game in Plymouth. The Lumberjacks gave the new NTDP squad a reality check, beating them 6-3 in their Red, White and Blue debut. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)
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NHL 17 provides the most robust virtual hockey experience to date
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By @StefanKubus – EA SPORTS returns with its latest hard-hitting installment in the long-running NHL video game series: NHL 17 (in stores and available digitally Tuesday, Sept. 13 on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One). With an array of new features and enhancements across the board, including the World Cup of Hockey, it certainly feels like…
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PHOTOS: 2016 Motor City Cup
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The Motor City Cup serves as an annual ‘welcome back to hockey’ early-season tournament for many of Michigan’s top hockey teams. Check out MiHockey’s photos from Friday morning’s U18 AAA action at the Taylor Sportsplex, and congrats to the teams who emerged victorious in title games over the weekend: U18 Elite AAA – Fox Motors…