Category: For Coaches
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Adam Hall, NHLPA donate 25 sets of hockey equipment to help Kalamazoo disadvantaged children
By @StefanKubus – The Kalamazoo Optimist Hockey Association announced Wednesday a donation of 25 brand new sets of hockey equipment, courtesy of the NHLPA’s Goals & Dreams fund. KOHA is partnered with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kalamazoo, and this donation will help introduce disadvantaged youth in Kalamazoo County to the game of…
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USA Hockey announces roster for 2018 U.S. Women’s National Team Evaluation Camp
By @StefanKubus – USA Hockey has announced the players that will be attending the 2018 U.S. Women’s National Team Evaluation Camp in Maine from Sept. 13-17. The 37-player roster includes 18 members of the 2018 U.S. Olympic team that captured gold in Pyeongchang, South Korea. “We are excited to welcome 37 highly skilled players from…
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Team Langenbrunner, Team Leopold roster splits announced for 2018 All-American Prospects Game
By @StefanKubus – The All-American Prospects Game has seen names like Dylan Larkin, Zach Werenski and Seth Jones come through en route to the NHL. And on Wednesday, USA Hockey announced the roster splits for the 2018 edition of the event, taking place Sept. 19 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minn. and…
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GoFundMe page established in John Vigilante’s honor to help support youth hockey players
By @StefanKubus – John Vigilante’s impact on youth hockey will live on. Shortly after the hockey community lost the beloved coach and former Plymouth Whalers star, a GoFundMe page was established to create a new fundraising initiative designed to help families afford the cost of hockey. The GoFundMe page – which can be seen here…
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Chris Chelios leaving Red Wings organization to return home to Chicago
By @StefanKubus – The Detroit Red Wings will be without Hall of Famer and former Red Wings defenseman Chris Chelios on their staff. Chelios, 56, announced Thursday morning that he is leaving the organization to return to his hometown of Chicago in order to be closer to family. Chelios issued the following statement via the…
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Around the NHL: Rust re-signs; Kero traded; Boucher re-ups
By @StefanKubus – It’s been a notable week around the NHL for activity amongst Michigan natives. The Pittsburgh Penguins announced Tuesday that they had re-signed forward and Pontiac native Bryan Rust to a four-year deal worth an annual average value of $3.5 million. Rust, 26, posted career-highs in assists (25) and points (38) in 69…
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Family of Julianna Ward-Brown holding non-profit 5/10k runs for ‘Julianna’s Wishes’ charity
By @StefanKubus – The family of Julianna Ward-Brown is holding a non-profit 5/10K run to help raise money for others through the Julianna’s Wishes charity. The “Miles for Smiles” runs will take place on Saturday, Sept. 29 in Howell. Those wishing to participate can learn more and sign up through the event’s RunSignUp page. Donations…
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Red Wings add Grand Haven native Dan Bylsma as assistant coach
By @StefanKubus – The Detroit Red Wings have filled their vacancy on the bench with a Michigan native who has a Stanley Cup to his name. Grand Haven native Dan Bylsma, 47, will fill the void on the Detroit bench this season, joining head coach Jeff Blashill and fellow assistants Doug Houda and Pat Ferschweiler.…
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USA Hockey expands Hockey Weekend Across America to ‘Hockey Week Across America’
By @StefanKubus – Hockey Weekend Across America will have a different look in 2019. That’s because the event, now in its 12th year, is set to last an entire week. USA Hockey announced that the newly-named Hockey Week Across America will take place from Feb. 17-24, 2019, celebrating an entire week of hockey festivities across…
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Griffins coach Todd Nelson joining Dallas Stars as assistant coach
By @StefanKubus – He played on the inaugural Grand Rapids Griffins team in the 1996-97 season and led them to a Calder Cup 20 years later as a coach. Now, Todd Nelson is heading back to the NHL. Nelson, 49, is set to join the recently-hired Jim Montgomery on the Dallas Stars’ bench as an…