Category: Editor’s picks
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Wings post 5-1 victory over Isles in partially-delayed game
By @StefanKubus – DETROIT – A near 40-minute delay didn’t faze the Red Wings from finishing the job Saturday afternoon. Up 4-0 after two periods, the Red Wings came out and added one more en route to a 5-1 victory over the New York Islanders at Joe Louis Arena. Dylan Larkin posted a goal and…
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Spartans beat Wolverines in first battle for the ‘Iron D’ trophy
By Nick Barnowski – DETROIT – The trophy weighs 50 pounds, but to the Michigan State Spartans, lifting it was only half of the battle. It took overtime, but the Spartans were able to skate away with the new ‘Iron D’ trophy after taking down rival Michigan, 3-2, at Joe Louis Arena on Friday…
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PHOTOS: Michigan State wins ‘Duel In The D’ rivalry game vs. Michigan
In their annual ‘Duel In The D’ rivalry game with the Wolverines, the Spartans prevailed 3-2 in overtime, thanks to a goal from Matt DeBlouw in the extra period. With the win, MSU captured the new ‘Iron D Trophy’ – a new piece of hardware that will be awarded annually to the team that wins…
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Berschbach named CCM/ECHL Player of the Month
By @MichaelCaples – Clawson native Shane Berschbach had quite a month with the Toledo Walleye. The 24-year-old forward was named the CCM/ECHL Player of the Month for January yesterday, after Berschbach racked up eight goals and 12 assists in 12 games. Berschbach played to a +11 rating during the timeframe, as well, as the…
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MAG: “You Should Know” Logan Cockerill
In the latest issue of MiHockeyMag, we introduce you to Logan Cockerill. The USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program forward, Brighton native and Boston University commit is our latest Perani’s Hockey World ‘You Should Know’ featured player. Click here, or on the image below, to check it out in the digital edition of the magazine.
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Lumberjacks acquire Livonia native Tyler Irvine
By @MichaelCaples – The Muskegon Lumberjacks announced today that they have brought another Michigan native into their organization. The USHL club has acquired Livonia native Tyler Irvine from the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders in exchange for a 2016 Phase 2 draft pick. Irvine, 19, is in the midst of his first USHL season, having skated…
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Boys’ High School Hockey Rankings (Feb. 4, 2016)
The Michigan High School Hockey Coaches Association released their first weekly boys high school hockey rankings tonight. Here are the top ten teams from Div. I-III, as of Jan. 21: PLUS: Boys High School Hockey Players of the Week: Feb. 3 (presented by Lawrence Tech Hockey) Division 1 Novi Detroit Catholic Central Brighton U of…
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NHL announces updated rosters for Red Wings vs. Avalanche alumni game in Colorado
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UPDATE (Feb. 23): Add Brendan Shanahan to the list of Red Wings alumni slated to participate in the outdoor game with the Avalanche. By @MichaelCaples – The list just keeps on growing. Today, the NHL announced updated rosters for the Red Wings vs. Avalanche alumni game as part of the rivals’ Stadium Series game…
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CCM/ECHL Hockey Heritage Week underway in Kalamazoo
By @StefanKubus – The 2016 CCM/ECHL Hockey Heritage Week is well underway in Kalamazoo. Running from Feb. 1-6, the eventful week celebrates the past, present and future of hockey with a wide array of activities, including a two-game series between the K-Wings and Detroit Red Wings affiliate Toledo Walleye. Feb. 1-2 saw the Stanley…
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Wolverines’ Motte, Connor named national player, rookie of the month by HCA
By @MichaelCaples – The Hockey Commissioners’ Association has announced their latest players of the month, and the list was printed in maize and blue. Wolverines teammates and linemates Tyler Motte and Kyle Connor were named the HCA’s player and rookie of the month, respectively, today, after the duo had an impressive January campaign together.…