Category: For Fans
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Griffins’ Star Wars Night features military homecoming surprise
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The Grand Rapids Griffins hosted a ‘Star Wars Night’ themed game on Saturday, and one of the people in costume was more than just a Jedi Knight. Check out the video below to see Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Headd surprise his family. Tonight, Sergeant First Class Joshua Headd surprised his family with his homecoming.…
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Red Wings call up Anthony Mantha from Grand Rapids
By @MichaelCaples – Has his time finally come? The Red Wings announced today that they have recalled highly-touted prospect Anthony Mantha from their AHL affiliate in Grand Rapids. Mantha, 21, was the Red Wings’ first-round pick in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. He is in the midst of his second season with the…
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Huskies, Bulldogs advance to WCHA Final Five in Grand Rapids
By @StefanKubus – With the WCHA quarterfinals in the books, the semifinal match-ups are set for Friday, March 18 in Grand Rapids. Ferris State will face Michigan Tech, while Bowling Green and Minnesota State will square off in the other semifinal game, ensuring one Michigan team will play for the WCHA title at Van Andel Arena.…
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Wings fall to Leafs to close out brief homestand
By @StefanKubus – DETROIT – The crowd was waiting for it, but it just never happened. Despite constant pressure, the Red Wings were unable to solve Jonathan Bernier, as he and the Toronto Maple Leafs shut out the Red Wings Sunday afternoon at Joe Louis Arena, a 1-0 final. Michael Grabner had the Leafs’ lone…
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Detroit Catholic Central claims third straight D1 state title
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By @MichaelCaples – PLYMOUTH – Mission: Defend State Title complete for CC. Detroit Catholic Central posted a 3-0 victory over rival Brighton Saturday evening at a packed USA Hockey Arena to capture a third straight Division I state title. “No better feeling than winning your last game at CC,” said captain Brian Kearns. “I…
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PHOTOS: Detroit Catholic Central wins D1 state title
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The Detroit Catholic Central Shamrocks shut out rival Brighton 3-0 in the 2016 MHSAA Boys’ High School Hockey Division 1 State Championship Saturday evening at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth. Stay tuned for a full recap from the game. (Photos by Andrew Knapik/MiHockey)
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Hancock travels nine hours to USA Hockey Arena, leaves with D3 state title
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By @MichaelCaples – PLYMOUTH – The game started with a “U.P. Power” chant raining down on the ice from the Hancock student section. The game ended with the Hancock players presenting a state championship trophy to their classmates. Riding a three-goal first period, the Bulldogs prevailed over Grand Rapids Catholic Central, winning the MHSAA…
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Boys’ high school hockey all-state teams announced
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By @MichaelCaples – The 2016 edition of the boys’ high school hockey all-state teams have been announced. Congrats to all the players who received all-state recognition this season. Division 1 1st Team- Forwards Lee Pietila Brighton Sam Knoblauch U of D Jesuit Max DiCicco Howell Joseph Mancinelli Detroit Catholic Central Grant Reszczyk OLSM Abel Christians…
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Wings continue homestand with thrilling OT win over Rangers
By @StefanKubus – DETROIT – The Red Wings reminded everyone that hockey is a 60-minute game in their Saturday-afternoon win at Joe Louis Arena over the New York Rangers. The Rangers saw Henrik Lundqvist and Rick Nash return to the lineup, and though the former was stellar in net, the Red Wings came out on top…
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PHOTOS: Hancock wins D3 state title
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The Hancock Bulldogs rode a three-goal first period to a 4-2 victory over Grand Rapids Catholic in the 2016 MHSAA Boys’ High School Hockey Division 3 State Championship Saturday afternoon at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth. Stay tuned for a full recap from the game. (Photos by Andrew Knapik/MiHockey)