Category: For Fans
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Michael Downing signs with Florida
By @MichaelCaples – As first reported by John Buccigross of ESPN and later confirmed by the Wolverines, the Florida Panthers have signed Michigan defenseman Michael Downing. A fourth-round pick of the Panthers in 2013, Downing just concluded his junior season with the Wolverines, recording 20 points and 66 penalty minutes. Downing is a Detroit…
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Check out MSU alum Wes McCauley’s incredibly dramatic referee goal announcement
Wes McCauley, a Michigan State Spartan defenseman turned NHL referee, may have an acting career in his future. Check out McCauley’s announcement of a good goal during last night’ Sharks vs. Kings game out in Cali. Not bad, Wes. Not bad at all. This is the most dramatic call ever. pic.twitter.com/v14wcsbCdB — NHL on…
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Schempp signs with Islanders, foregoes final season with Ferris State
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By @MichaelCaples – The New York Islanders have officially added a Bulldog to their organization. Kyle Schempp signed with the Isles today, inking a two-year entry-level contract with the team that drafted him in 2014. The Saginaw native and Ferris State captain also signed an amateur tryout contract; he will immediately report to the…
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Report: Red Wings sign Harvard’s Criscuolo to minor-league deal
By @MichaelCaples – John Buccigross is reporting that the Red Wings have signed Harvard’s Kyle Criscuolo to a minor-league deal that will start in the 2016-17. Per the ESPN anchor and hockey broadcaster, Criscuolo is on his way to Grand Rapids to join the Griffins for the remainder of the season. Criscuolo, 23, just concluded…
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Werenski leaving Michigan to join Blue Jackets’ organization
By @MichaelCaples – The Columbus Blue Jackets announced this morning that Wolverines defenseman Zach Werenski, their first-round pick from last summer’s NHL Draft, has signed an amateur tryout contract with their AHL club. Werenski, 18, has signed an amateur tryout contract with the Lake Erie Monsters, which means he will forego the final two…
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Wings hold on for 3-2 victory over Sabres
By @StefanKubus – DETROIT – Though it certainly didn’t seem like Luke Glendening’s empty-netter would hold up to be the game-winner, indeed it did Monday night. The Wings got out to a 3-0 lead and held off the Buffalo Sabres’ late barrage to take a 3-2 decision at Joe Louis Arena. Riley Sheahan and Dylan…
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Ferris State’s NCAA Tournament run comes to an end with Easter loss to Denver
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By @MichaelCaples – After three straight upset wins, Ferris State finally ran into a foe they couldn’t solve. The Bulldogs lost to the University of Denver in an Easter Sunday showdown at the West Regional Final in St. Paul, Minn., by a final score of 6-3. With the loss, Ferris State’s tournament run comes…
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Cam Johnson beats childhood best friend, hometown Wolverines en route to Frozen Four
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By @MichaelCaples – CINCINNATI – Fourteen Michigan natives skated in the Michigan vs. North Dakota NCAA Tournament game Saturday night in Cincinnati. Only one left the rink with a smile on his face, however. Troy native Cam Johnson, the starting goaltender for the North Dakota Fighting Hawks, led his team to a 5-2 victory…
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Wolverines fall to North Dakota in the NCAA Tournament
By @MichaelCaples – CINCINNATI – Less than 24 hours after their thrilling overtime victory against Notre Dame, the Wolverines couldn’t find a second comeback in Cincinnati. Goals 1:14 apart in the final eight minutes of play in regulation lifted North Dakota a 5-2 victory over Michigan Saturday night at U.S. Bank Arena. With the…
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Red Wings handed ’embarrassing’ 7-2 loss by Penguins
By @StefanKubus – DETROIT – Niklas Kronwall called it “embarrassing.” And that might be the best way to describe Detroit’s 7-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins Saturday afternoon at Joe Louis Arena. Nick Bonino and Phil Kessel each had five-point games, while Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 21 of 23 shots. Andreas Athanasiou and Mike Green scored for…