Category: For Fans
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Mike York joins Michigan State hockey staff as student assistant coach
By @MichaelCaples – Michigan State announced today that they have added a new student assistant coach who is certainly recognizable to Spartan hockey fans. Former All-American Mike York is returning to East Lansing to complete his degree in communication, and while doing so, he’s going to work with his alma mater’s hockey program. “We…
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CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game roster announced
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By @MichaelCaples – The 42 players who will compete in the fifth annual CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game have been announced, and there are plenty of Michigan names on the list. The game – which serves as an annual showcase for the top NHL Draft-eligible players in the U.S. – will take place at…
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MiHockey’s ‘Games to Watch’ list for the 2016-17 season
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By @StefanKubus – With the eventful summer it’s been, for better or worse, it’s almost hard to believe that hockey season is nearly upon us. The MiHockey staff has been planning out its coverage for the upcoming campaign, so we want to share some of the dates we have circled on our calendars. Here is a look…
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PHOTOS: New NTDP Under-17 Team has first practice in Plymouth
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The members of USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program Under-17 Team took part in their first practice Tuesday afternoon in Plymouth. Made up of some of the top 2000 birth-year players in the country, the NTDP U17s had the first chance to skate with their new team and break in their new red, white and…
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Saginaw Spirit announce that Chris Osgood has joined ownership team
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By @MichaelCaples – The Saginaw Spirit have announced an addition to their ownership team. Odds are, you’ve heard of him. Saginaw officially announced today that longtime Red Wings’ goaltender Chris Osgood has joined the ownership team. “My first order of business will be to get to know the coaching staff, the management, of course…
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Red Wings, Toledo Walleye extend affiliation agreement through 2017-18
By @MichaelCaples – The Toledo Walleye announced this morning that the ECHL club has extended its affiliate agreement with the Detroit Red Wings for the next two seasons. Toledo has served as the Wings’ AA affiliate since its inaugural season in 2009-10. “We’re excited about extending our affiliation with the Detroit Red Wings through…
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Max Jones signs NHL contract, hits a hole-in-one 20 minutes later
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By @MichaelCaples – Max Jones is pretty quick on the ice. Apparently he’s also pretty quick to rush through major life moments in sports, too. On Friday, the Rochester native signed his first NHL contract – the first-round pick of Anaheim is now officially a member of the Ducks. Jones celebrated the signing by…
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Red Wings announce promotions and giveaways calendar for “Farewell Season at The Joe”
By @MichaelCaples – The 2016-17 season will be the Red Wings’ final campaign at Joe Louis Arena, and the team is going out with a bang – at least in the promotions and giveaways department. Check out some of the items fans will be able to collect at JLA this season during the “Farewell…
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Johan Franzen compares Dylan Larkin to character from “The Office” and hilarity ensues
By @MichaelCaples – In case you didn’t know, Johan Franzen’s Instagram account is a thing of beauty. He’s been using his time away from the rink to find hilarious ways to poke fun at his Red Wings teammates, and today’s postings require us to share the situation. Franzen has been comparing Dylan Larkin to Mose…
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Red Wings draftee Filip Hronek commits to Saginaw Spirit
By @MichaelCaples – The Saginaw Spirit announced today that they will have a Red Wings prospect on the roster for the upcoming season. Filip Hronek, the Spirit’s 2016 CHL Import selection and second-round pick of the Wings during the 2016 NHL Draft, has officially committed to Saginaw for the 2016-17 season. “We are pleased…