Category: Editor’s picks
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NMU names hockey rink in Rick Comley’s honor
By @MichaelCaples – When the ice goes in at the Berry Events Center, it will have a new name. Northern Michigan announced today that the Wildcats will now skate on the “Rick Comley Rink” in honor of the program’s longtime head coach. Comley assembled a 538-429-68 record at NMU, with regular-season titles in the…
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Marcus Gretz signs with Firebirds
By @MichaelCaples – The Flint Firebirds made it official today – the OHL franchise has signed Marcus Gretz. The Macomb native and Belle Tire blueliner was a second-round pick by the Firebirds in the 2017 OHL Priority Selection in April. “Flint has what it takes to get players to the next level, I trust everybody…
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Buffalo to host sixth annual CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game
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By @MichaelCaples – The AAPG’s going back to Buffalo. On Sept. 21, the KeyBank Center will serve as host for the sixth annual CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game. The AAPG serves as a kick-off event for the U.S. players entering their NHL Draft-eligible season; the event is scouted heavily by NHL franchises. “We’re excited…
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PHOTOS: Grand Rapids Griffins win Calder Cup
On June 13, the Grand Rapids Griffins secured the 2017 AHL Calder Cup championship with a 4-3 come-from-behind victory over the Syracuse Crunch. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey) NEW set Original post
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Griffins capture second Calder Cup in franchise history
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By @StefanKubus – GRAND RAPIDS – The Griffins entered Tuesday night’s Calder Cup Finals Game 6 with a perfect 9-0 record at Van Andel Arena. That run, a franchise record for most home wins in a single playoff, served them well one final time as they closed out the Syracuse Crunch in dramatic fashion to capture…
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USA Hockey announces icing rule change at 14U level and below; record-setting participation numbers
By @StefanKubus – Every four years, USA Hockey evaluates its playing rules and has the opportunity to make changes to said rules during its four-day Annual Congress gathering. With 2017 being a rules-change year, the Board of Directors voted on and approved a notable proposal drastically affecting the game at the youth level. Teams at…
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PHOTOS/VIDEO: A look inside Little Caesars Arena
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Members of the media were given a tour through Little Caesars Arena Monday afternoon in Detroit; check out MiHockey’s photos, videos and a 360-degree photo from ice level to see the construction progress of what will be the new home for the Red Wings next fall. (Media compiled by Michael Caples/MiHockey) 360-degree photo from ice…
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Pittsburgh Penguins win Stanley Cup for second consecutive season
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By @MichaelCaples – It hadn’t been done since the Red Wings accomplished the feat in 1997 and 1998. For the second straight season, the Pittsburgh Penguins are Stanley Cup champions. With a 2-0 victory in Game 6 of the Cup Final against the Nashville Predators, the Penguins successfully defended their league title with the help…
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PHOTOS: Griffins win Game 4 of AHL Final
Check out these photos from the Grand Rapids Griffins’ pivotal Game 4 victory over the Syracuse Crunch in the AHL Final. For more on the game, click here. (Photos courtesy of John Kosak)
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Griffins take commanding 3-1 series lead with Game 4 win
By @MichaelCaples – One game away. With a 3-2 victory tonight in Game 4 of the AHL Final vs. the Syracuse Crunch, the Grand Rapids Griffins now hold a commanding 3-1 series lead. Game 5 will take place Saturday night in Syracuse; if the Crunch force a Game 6, that would be back in Grand…