Category: Editor’s picks
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USA Hockey to stage first-ever “Hockey Week Across America”
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By @MichaelCaples – To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Hockey Weekend Across America, USA Hockey is holding their first-ever “Hockey Week Across America” next February. From Feb. 20-26, 2017, USA Hockey will celebrate the sport across an entire week, instead of just the usual Friday-Sunday festivities. “We’re excited to expand Hockey Weekend Across America to…
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Bauer donates 50 sets of gear to Michigan Warriors hockey program
By @MichaelCaples – On May 14, the Michigan Warriors got some major gear upgrades, thanks to Bauer Hockey. The equipment provider donated 50 sets of new hockey gear to the Warriors – a hockey program comprised of disabled veterans skating in Metro Detroit – during a visit to the Southfield Civic Center ice rink.…
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Red Wings to hold annual equipment and memorabilia sale on June 4
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By @MichaelCaples – The Detroit Red Wings have announced the details for their annual equipment and memorabilia sale at Hockeytown Authentics. On Saturday, June 4, fans will have the opportunity to purchase unique hockey gear and collectors’ items at the Troy Hockeytown Authentics location, starting at 10 a.m. The one-day-only sale features game-worn regular…
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Justin Abdelkader visits Sterling Heights elementary school to read Dr. Seuss book, stress importance of education
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By @MichaelCaples – STERLING HEIGHTS – Students at Schuchard Elementary School in Sterling Heights had a special guest stop on Wednesday. Red Wings forward and Michigan native Justin Abdelkader paid a visit to the school to celebrate Schuchard’s victory in the statewide Red Wings for Reading program, sponsored by the Michigan Education Savings Program.…
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Lumberjacks’ Pitlick named USA Hockey’s junior player of the year
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By @MichaelCaples – Last year, Michigan native Kyle Connor was named USA Hockey’s junior player of the year. This year, it’s a Michigan resident claiming the prestigious award. Muskegon Lumberjacks forward Rem Pitlick earned the top junior player honor from USA Hockey this year, it was announced today. Pitlick, a native of Plymouth, Minn.,…
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Kyle Connor named USA Hockey’s college player of the year
By @MichaelCaples – Last year, he was named junior player of the year. This year, he has been named college player of the year. Kyle Connor added another impressive award to his trophy case today, as he was named USA Hockey’s college hockey of the player. The Shelby Township native and freshman forward for…
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Red Wings announce first-ever Red vs. White Fantasy Golf Classic
By @StefanKubus – This summer, fans will have the opportunity to hit the links with Red Wings alumni in northern Michigan. On Wednesday, the Red Wings announced the first-ever Red vs. White Fantasy Golf Classic will take place from June 27-29 at three different Michigan golf courses: Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club (Arcadia, Mich.), Boyne…
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Firebirds’ new GM, coaching tandem set out to change culture in Flint
By Matt Mackinder – FLINT – During the media session introducing the new Flint Firebirds general manager and pair of coaches, it was evident right from the start that all three are ready to put their stamp on the Ontario Hockey League franchise. George Burnett, Ryan Oulahen and Eric Wellwood all wore orange ties…
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Keller, Darkangelo invited to 2016 USA Hockey Women’s National Team Off-Ice Training Camp
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By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey has announced the 29 players who have been invited to the USA Hockey Women’s National Team Off-Ice Training Camp from June 1-5 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo., and two Michigan natives have made the cut. Farmington native Megan Keller and Brighton native Shiann Darkangelo –…
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New NTDP head coach John Wroblewski brings unique experience to Plymouth
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By @MichaelCaples – PLYMOUTH – John Wroblewski understands what the current NTDP players are going through. After all, he didn’t have a permanent locker to call his own during his time with USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program, either. Wroblewski was part of the inaugural NTDP team in Ann Arbor in 1997; now, he’s…