Category: Editor’s picks
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USA Hockey’s NTDP announces full 2017-18 schedule
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By @MichaelCaples – With the World Junior Summer Showcase in full swing in Plymouth, USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program has announced the rest of the games fans can expect to see at USA Hockey Arena in the coming months. The NTDP has released its full 2017-18 season schedule, and there are plenty of highlights…
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Grosse Pointe South joins MIHL
By @MichaelCaples – The Michigan Interscholastic Hockey League has announced a new member. Grosse Pointe South will be joining the MIHL for the upcoming high school hockey season, joining De La Salle, Grosse Pointe North, Trenton and U of D Jesuit in the conference’s South Division. “We are looking forward to playing in the MIHL,”…
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Granato, Chelios, Rolston headline 2018 U.S. Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey Team staff
By @MichaelCaples and @StefanKubus – PLYMOUTH – A trio of Michigan connections will be heading to Pyeongchang in 2018 to coach the 2018 U.S. Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey Team. Tony Granato, currently with the University of Wisconsin and formerly with the Red Wings as an assistant, was officially named head coach of the next Olympic…
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Reports: Tony Granato to be named head coach of U.S. Olympic Team; Chelios an assistant
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By @MichaelCaples – The U.S. Olympic Team’s coaching staff for the 2018 Games will have a little Red Wings flavor, according to reports. Per Darren Dreger of TSN and Todd Milewski of Madison.com, Wisconsin head coach and former Red Wings assistant coach Tony Granato will be the head coach of Team USA. Meanwhile, former Red…
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Saarijarvi, Svechnikov focused on big seasons, either in Detroit or Grand Rapids
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By @StefanKubus – DETROIT – While it was a relaxed day at Detroit Red Wings Youth Camp for Evgeny Svechnikov and Vili Saarijarvi, the budding prospects have been ramping up their off-season regimens as September’s training camp is just around the corner. For the 20-year-old Saarijarvi, the Red Wings’ third-round pick in 2015, his 2016-17…
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Svechnikov, Saarijarvi, DeKeyser give back at Red Wings Youth Camp
By @StefanKubus – DETROIT – Detroit Red Wings players are gearing up for their first season at Little Caesars Arena, still in the heart of the off-season. But it’s always good to take a break from the grueling workouts, especially when it means giving back. On Thursday, forward Evgeny Svechnikov and defensemen Vili Saarijarvi and…
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PHOTOS: Team USA beats Sweden 3-2 in World Junior Summer Showcase
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In their first game since camp cuts to establish a single roster, the Americans topped Sweden 3-2 Wednesday afternoon at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth as part of the World Junior Summer Showcase. The U.S. has two games remaining; Friday against Finland (4 p.m.) and Saturday against Canada (7 p.m.). (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)
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PHOTOS: Team USA dominates first game against Canada, falls 2-1 in second at World Junior Summer Showcase
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Team USA and Team Canada played a pair of split-squad contests Tuesday at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth as part of the World Junior Summer Showcase. Team USA White dominated their game against Team Canada Red, posting an 8-2 rout. The Canadians found some revenge in the second game, however, as Team Canada Red beat…
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USA Hockey announces roster cuts for World Junior Summer Showcase
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By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey announced a roster cut for the World Junior Summer Showcase today, bringing the U.S. roster from 42 to 34 players. “As a staff, we have been very pleased with the level of intensity and competitiveness we’ve seen so far,” said Jim Johannson, general manager of the 2018 U.S. National…
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Quinn Hughes’ confidence, skating have him poised for success with Wolverines
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By @MichaelCaples – PLYMOUTH – During an interview session at the World Junior Summer Showcase, a reporter asked Quinn Hughes if he was surprised to receive an invitation to the prestigious camp. Hughes responded with, “why, should I have been?” and a slight laugh. Not cocky. Just confident. The same way he is with…