Category: For Coaches
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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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Report: Red Wings cut ties with Chris Chelios
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By @MichaelCaples – According to TSN’s Darren Dreger (and re-shared by NBC Sports), the Red Wings and Chris Chelios are going their separate ways. Dreger says that Chelios is exploring opportunities with the National Hockey League Players’ Association, and the Red Wings let him go. The quote: “I’m told that Chelios went to the Detroit…
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Arctic Pond Ice Arena undergoing massive renovations, will reopen under new ownership
By @StefanKubus – After closing down in August 2016, the Arctic Pond Ice Arena in Plymouth is making its comeback under new ownership. Michael Cappo, chief operating officer of the Victory Automotive Group, used to skate at the rink when he played for the Ice Dogs AAA organization as a kid. The Ice Dogs…
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Brighton school district forges new partnership with Total Package Hockey
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By Michael Caples – The Brighton School District will have quite a few new hockey players enrolled in the fall of 2017-18. They won’t mess with the classroom sizes, however. Brighton has formed a new partnership with Total Package Hockey, bringing all the Center of Excellence students in Canton and Hazel Park under the school…
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MiHockey’s 2017 NAHL Draft Watch
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By @MichaelCaples – A new group of Michigan youngsters will be selected by North American Hockey League clubs Tuesday during the league’s annual draft. Join MiHockey as we provide live updates on the selections of Michigan names: Round 1 No. 6 – Austin – Reggie Millette – Canton – Compuware 16U No. 10 – Aberdeen –…
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Red Wings forward Luke Glendening undergoes successful ankle surgery
By @StefanKubus – The Detroit Red Wings announced on Tuesday that Luke Glendening underwent successful surgery on his left ankle to repair tendon damage. The procedure was performed on Monday by Dr. Don Bohay in Glendening’s hometown of Grand Rapids. The 28-year-old forward suffered a fractured ankle and partially-torn tendons, which caused him to miss…
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Firebirds, Spirit 2017-18 schedule announced
By @MichaelCaples – The 2017-18 OHL schedule has arrived. The Flint Firebirds and the Saginaw Spirit will do battle eight times during the upcoming season. Here is a look at the schedule for the in-state battles: Nov. 1 – Flint at Saginaw – 7:05 p.m. Nov. 22 – Saginaw at Flint – 7:00 p.m. Nov.…