Category: Editor’s picks
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Canton native Michael Downing selected by Florida Panthers
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By Michael Caples – Canton native Michael Downing has been to Florida once in his life. He’s certainly going to get more familiar with the Sunshine State now. The University of Michigan commit was selected by the Florida Panthers in the fourth round of the NHL Draft in New Jersey late Sunday evening. While it…
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Macomb native Michael McCarron selected by Montreal in the first round of the 2013 Draft
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By Mark Burns – NEWARK, N.J. – Besides Portland Winterhawks defenseman Seth Jones slipping to the Nashville Predators at No. 4 during the 2013 NHL Draft, Macomb native Michael McCarron’s draft selection might have been the second shocker on Sunday. With the No. 25 pick in the first round, the Montreal Canadiens selected the right…
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MiHockey’s 2013 NHL Draft Watch
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A new crop of Michigan natives and Michigan connections move one step closer to realizing their hockey dreams today at the 2013 NHL Entry Draft in New Jersey. The MiHockey team is keeping track of all the Michigan names picked, and we’re keeping an eye on the latest Red Wings draft class, as well. Follow…
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Red Wings sign Drew Miller to three-year deal; Kindl signs, too
By Michael Caples – Drew Miller will be staying in the Mitten for a while. The Red Wings officially announced that they re-signed the East Lansing native to a three-year contract today. Per club policy, terms of the deal will not be disclosed. The deal was first reported by the Detroit Free Press’ Helene…
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Shaved Ice – June 28
Happy Friday. This is the last Shaved Ice before the NHL Draft takes place on Sunday. That means one last chance to promote some of the top Michigan-born players that will hopefully hear their names called in New Jersey. Click the image below to read more about them. Kevin Allen is reporting that Grand Haven…
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Grand Haven’s Dan Bylsma named head coach for Sochi
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By Michael Caples – During a press conference to announce their Olympic team head coach, USA Hockey president Ron DeGregorio said that the governing body for hockey in our country expects nothing but the best in Sochi. “Hockey in our country has come to the point where winning the gold medal is not a miracle,…
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Red Wings’ development camp set for July 10-15 in Traverse City; Helm to participate
By Michael Caples – The Red Wings’ annual development camp for their drafted players and invited prospects will be held at Centre Ice Arena in Traverse City from July 10-15. The six-day camp currently features a roster of 21 players (see full list below). Notable names include OHL defenseman of the year Ryan Sproul, QMJHL…
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Red Wings announce pre-season schedule
By Michael Caples – Less than an hour after the Griffins announced portions of their regular-season schedule, their NHL parent club released some info of their own. The Red Wings announced their pre-season schedule today, and it offers home games against three Original Six clubs and rival Pittsburgh. Detroit will open pre-season play on…
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Griffins announce home opener, outdoor game date, NYE game, more
By Michael Caples – Who said it’s too early to start looking at next year’s schedule? Just eight days after they captured the Calder Cup for the first time in franchise history, the Grand Rapids Griffins revealed a first look at their 2013-14 season – including information about their outdoor game as part of…
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Michi-gamer: Pride of the Mitten (Week of June 24)
Welcome to another season of MiHockey’s Michi-gamer, now powered by Bauer Hockey. We take great pride in our homegrown talent. Whether they grew up in the Mitten or we welcomed them here for college or juniors, they are our own. They represent the best place in the world for hockey. Every night, we’ll keep an…