Category: For Fans
-
Firebirds acquire goaltender, defenseman in exchange for Will Bitten
—
by
By @MichaelCaples – The Flint Firebirds sent away one of their best players today, but they’re getting a starting goaltender and promising defenseman in return. The OHL franchise traded forward Will Bitten to the Hamilton Bulldogs in exchange for goaltender Connor Hicks and defenseman Fedor Gordeev. Draft picks were also exchanged in the deal;…
-
Catching up with N.Y. Rangers signee Adam Chapie
—
by
By @MichaelCaples – It may have been a new experience for Adam Chapie, but he was in familiar territory at the NHL Prospect Tournament in Traverse City. It’s unbelievable, any time I can get back here it’s great,” said Chapie, an Oxford native. “This is where my mom grew up, close to here, so…
-
Mag: “You Should Know” Travis Mitchell
—
by
In the latest edition of MiHockeyMag, we introduce you to South Lyon native Travis Mitchell. The Honeybaked AAA product, just 16 years old, earned a spot on the Muskegon Lumberjacks’ 2016-17 USHL roster after being selected by the team in the 21st round of the draft last spring. Click here or on the image below…
-
Game, practice ticket winners announced for Kraft Hockeyville in Marquette
—
by
By @MichaelCaples – Via the Marquette Junior Hockey official website, the ticket winners from the lotteries for both the Kraft Hockeyville game and the morning practice have been announced. Click here for the list of game ticket winners Click here for the list of practice ticket winners Due to the popularity of the event and…
-
NHL announces Centennial Celebration; Gretzky to serve as official ambassador
By @MichaelCaples – The National Hockey League officially announced its plans to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2017 today, and they will have the help of the Great One while doing so. Wayne Gretzky will serve as the official ambassador to the Centennial Celebration, which will begin on Jan. 1, 2017 at the NHL…
-
WCHA retires Butch Mousseau’s No. 12 officials’ jersey, announces referee sticker in remembrance
—
by
By @MichaelCaples – The Western Collegiate Hockey Association announced today that the college hockey conference is retiring Oliver “Butch” Mousseau’s No. 12 officials’ jersey. The WCHA also announced that on-ice officials will wear a specially-designed “12” sticker on their helmets throughout the 2016-17 season to remember Mousseau. While they are not making it mandatory,…
-
Red Wings to wear commemorative patch and paint No. 9 in ice at JLA to remember Gordie Howe
By @MichaelCaples – The Red Wings have announced two significant acts of remembrance for the late Gordie Howe. Detroit will wear a commemorative patch on their jerseys for the duration of the 2016-17 season in honor of “Mr. Hockey” while also painting a red “9” in the ice behind both nets at Joe Louis Arena.…
-
Checking in with former Michigan Tech star Alex Petan
By @MichaelCaples – TRAVERSE CITY – The reigning WCHA player of the year is in uncharted territory these days. After the conclusion of his college hockey career with Michigan Tech, Alex Petan is looking for a job. He’s on an extended interview with the Minnesota Wild at the moment. Petan, currently a free agent,…
-
Recruiting: Paul Cotter talks about his commitment to Western Michigan
—
by
By @MichaelCaples – Last week, Paul Cotter announced his commitment to Western Michigan, marking another personal milestone for the Canton native. The Compuware and Little Caesars alum is making his junior hockey debut this season with the Brookings (South Dakota) Blizzard of the NAHL, and now, he’s got the next step in his hockey…