Category: For Fans
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Red Wings sign Tomas Nosek to two-year extension
By @MichaelCaples – The Detroit Red Wings announced today that they have re-signed one of their prospects. The Original Six franchise has inked Tomas Nosek to a two-year contract extension, locking up the native of Pardubice, Czech Republic who has spent the majority of his time with the Grand Rapids Griffins. Detroit originally signed…
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Pontiac native Bryan Rust steals the show in Game 7 of Eastern Conference Finals
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By @MichaelCaples – Steven Stamkos returned to the line-up for the Tampa Bay Lightning last night, ready to take on Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and the Penguins in the Eastern Conference Finals. Yet it was Bryan Rust who stole the show and sent his team on to the Stanley Cup Final. The Pontiac native…
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UPDATE: Red Wings sign Dylan Sadowy after acquiring him from San Jose
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UPDATE (May 31): The Red Wings have announced that they have signed Sadowy to a three-year, entry-level contract. By @MichaelCaples – The Detroit Red Wings made a trade today to acquire a local prospect. In exchange for a third-round pick, the Wings have claimed Dylan Sadowy, a longtime Saginaw Spirit forward and former third-round…
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USA Hockey to stage first-ever “Hockey Week Across America”
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By @MichaelCaples – To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Hockey Weekend Across America, USA Hockey is holding their first-ever “Hockey Week Across America” next February. From Feb. 20-26, 2017, USA Hockey will celebrate the sport across an entire week, instead of just the usual Friday-Sunday festivities. “We’re excited to expand Hockey Weekend Across America to…
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Bauer donates 50 sets of gear to Michigan Warriors hockey program
By @MichaelCaples – On May 14, the Michigan Warriors got some major gear upgrades, thanks to Bauer Hockey. The equipment provider donated 50 sets of new hockey gear to the Warriors – a hockey program comprised of disabled veterans skating in Metro Detroit – during a visit to the Southfield Civic Center ice rink.…
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Red Wings to hold annual equipment and memorabilia sale on June 4
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By @MichaelCaples – The Detroit Red Wings have announced the details for their annual equipment and memorabilia sale at Hockeytown Authentics. On Saturday, June 4, fans will have the opportunity to purchase unique hockey gear and collectors’ items at the Troy Hockeytown Authentics location, starting at 10 a.m. The one-day-only sale features game-worn regular…
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Kalamazoo Wings sign one-year affiliation agreement with NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning
By @StefanKubus – The Kalamazoo Wings will have a new NHL/AHL affiliation beginning in the 2016-17 season. The K-Wings officially signed a one-year affiliation agreement with the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning and AHL’s Syracuse Crunch on Wednesday, marking Kalamazoo’s 11th NHL affiliation in its 43-year history. As the ECHL affiliate for Tampa Bay and Syracuse, the Lightning…
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Justin Abdelkader visits Sterling Heights elementary school to read Dr. Seuss book, stress importance of education
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By @MichaelCaples – STERLING HEIGHTS – Students at Schuchard Elementary School in Sterling Heights had a special guest stop on Wednesday. Red Wings forward and Michigan native Justin Abdelkader paid a visit to the school to celebrate Schuchard’s victory in the statewide Red Wings for Reading program, sponsored by the Michigan Education Savings Program.…
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Kyle Connor named USA Hockey’s college player of the year
By @MichaelCaples – Last year, he was named junior player of the year. This year, he has been named college player of the year. Kyle Connor added another impressive award to his trophy case today, as he was named USA Hockey’s college hockey of the player. The Shelby Township native and freshman forward for…
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Firebirds’ new GM, coaching tandem set out to change culture in Flint
By Matt Mackinder – FLINT – During the media session introducing the new Flint Firebirds general manager and pair of coaches, it was evident right from the start that all three are ready to put their stamp on the Ontario Hockey League franchise. George Burnett, Ryan Oulahen and Eric Wellwood all wore orange ties…