Category: For Fans
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PHOTOS: Red Wings get back to work at The Joe with informal skates
Members of the Red Wings organization (and some of their friends) have arrived at Joe Louis Arena ready to start preparing for the 2016-17 NHL season. Check out our photo gallery from Tuesday’s skate at The Joe, led by ‘Coach Johan Franzen.’ (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)
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Norris cracks first TSN player rankings list for 2017 NHL Draft; Chmelevski one to watch
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By Michael Caples – Last year, it was Alex DeBrincat and Max Jones jostling for position. Before that, it was Zach Werenski and Kyle Connor. Who will be carrying the torch as Michigan’s representatives on draft boards this year? As of right now, it’s Josh Norris. The Oxford native and forward for USA Hockey’s…
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A new NHL commercial is here to get you excited for the upcoming season
Check out this awesome new video from the NHL, titled “After they play for the world they play for you.” It’s a wonderful mix of footage featuring today’s biggest stars – both before and after they became household names.
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Jimmy Howard’s “Farewell Season at The Joe” mask is awesome
By @MichaelCaples – Jimmy Howard has made sure that his mask for the upcoming season properly pays tribute to Hockeytown as it says goodbye to its longtime home. For the Red Wings’ 2016-17 “Farewell Season at The Joe” season, Howard will be sporting a mask that salutes Gordie Howe, Steve Yzerman and the iconic Joe…
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Ticket information announced for Kraft Hockeyville game in Marquette
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By @MichaelCaples – The Marquette Local Organizing Committee announced today ticket information for the upcoming Kraft Hockeyville game between the Buffalo Sabres and Carolina Hurricanes at Lakeview Arena, as well as information about events leading up to puck drop. According to the release, nearly 60 percent of the tickets for both the pre-season game and…
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PHOTOS: Muskegon Lumberjacks vs. NTDP Under-17 Team
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The new USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program Under-17 Team played in their first game Friday night, taking on in-state rival Muskegon in a USHL preseason game in Plymouth. The Lumberjacks gave the new NTDP squad a reality check, beating them 6-3 in their Red, White and Blue debut. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)
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NHL 17 provides the most robust virtual hockey experience to date
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By @StefanKubus – EA SPORTS returns with its latest hard-hitting installment in the long-running NHL video game series: NHL 17 (in stores and available digitally Tuesday, Sept. 13 on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One). With an array of new features and enhancements across the board, including the World Cup of Hockey, it certainly feels like…
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Michigan Tech recruit scores what might be the goal of the year
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By @MichaelCaples – We’re not even two weeks into September, but we might already have the goal of the year for the 2016-17 season. Jagger Williamson, a Michigan Tech commit and Lumby, B.C. native, scored just a ridiculous goal for the Vernon Vipers of the BCHL yesterday. Check out the video below:
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MAG: “You Should Know” Patrick Khodorenko
In the latest edition of MiHockeyMag, we introduce you to Walnut Creek, Calif., native and longtime Michigan resident Patrick Khodorenko. The Honeybaked AAA product and USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program alum will start his college hockey career this fall at Michigan State University. A 2017 draft-eligible player, Khodorenko will be one to watch this…
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Connor Hellebuyck will wear No. 37 this season, honor the late Dan Snyder
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By @MichaelCaples – The Winnipeg Jets/Atlanta Thrashers organization has kept the No. 37 jersey out of circulation since the passing of Dan Snyder 13 years ago. With the blessing of Snyder’s family, however, Connor Hellebuyck will now wear that number moving forward. The Jets posted today that Hellebuyck will be No. 37 on the…