Category: For Fans
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2018 USHL Fall Classic set for Sept. 27-30 in Pittsburgh
By @StefanKubus – The USHL Fall Classic brings together both the junior league’s 17 clubs and also top youth teams from across the country. The league announced Thursday that the event will take place from Sept. 27-30 in Pittsburgh this year. All 17 USHL clubs will play two regular-season games, including USA Hockey’s National Team…
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Red Wings announce return of ‘Paint the Ice’ event on April 26
By @StefanKubus – Last year, fans had the opportunity to paint the ice of Joe Louis Arena with a personal message or design in its final season. Now, fans can do the same in the first year of Little Caesars Arena. The Red Wings announced on Thursday that the second Paint the Ice event will…
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Hronek, Appleton named to 2018 AHL All-Rookie Team
By @StefanKubus – The American Hockey League announced its All-Rookie Team on Wednesday, and a pair of Michigan names made the list. Grand Rapids Griffins defenseman and Saginaw Spirit alum Filip Hronek was one of two defenseman named to the list. And up front, Michigan State alum Mason Appleton cracked the list after impressing in…
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WMU alum Scott Foster, accountant and beer league goalie, plays for Blackhawks in emergency backup role
By @StefanKubus – From beer leagues to the big leagues. It was like something out of a Hollywood movie for 36-year-old Scott Foster, who earlier in the day was working his day job as an accountant. In Thursday night’s game against Winnipeg, Chicago Blackhawks netminder Anton Forsberg was injured during warmups, which forced 23-year-old Collin…
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NHL approves rule change regarding goaltender interference
By @StefanKubus – The National Hockey League announced today that its Board of Governors approved changes to rules surrounding the Coach’s Challenge on goaltender interference. After being recommended at the March GM meetings, the NHL/NHLPA Competition Committee then approved changes to Rule 78.7 (ii) Coach’s Challenge – Goaltender Interference. Just in time for the Stanley…
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Keeghan Howdeshell dazzles with highlight-reel goal in OHL playoffs
By @StefanKubus – With his Soo Greyhounds already up 6-0 on Saginaw in Game 2 of their opening-round OHL playoff series, Keeghan Howdeshell pulled off what’s sure to be one of the postseason’s best goals. Howdeshell, a Brighton native, skated behind the net and had time to perform the Mike Legg ‘Michigan’ lacrosse-style move from…
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Wolverines advance in NCAA tourney with win over Northeastern
By @StefanKubus – The Wolverines held one of the nation’s top-scoring lines at bay to move one step closer to a Frozen Four berth. Michigan posted a 3-2 win over Northeastern Saturday afternoon to advance to the NCAA Tournament Quarterfinal on Sunday. Cooper Marody led the way with a pair of goals, while Hayden Lavigne…
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Red Wings see plenty to play for in final stretch
By @StefanKubus – DETROIT – Having been eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs Thursday night, it may seem like Detroit has nothing to play for at this point. While the final eight games might not matter in the standings, you certainly won’t find the Red Wings saying they’re meaningless. “We’re playing hard, we’re not giving…
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Red Wings officially eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs with loss to Capitals
By @StefanKubus – DETROIT – March 28, 2017 marked the first time since 1990 that the Detroit Red Wings failed to qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. On Thursday night, it was made official that the Red Wings will officially miss the postseason for the second season in a row, as Detroit dropped a 1-0…
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Colin Larkin named AHCA’s NCAA Division III Player of the Year
By @StefanKubus – He recently signed with the Edmonton Oilers, and now he’s taking home a big accolade to wrap up his senior season. Larkin, the brother of the Detroit Red Wings’ Dylan, was named the Sid Watson Award winner as the American Hockey Coaches Association’s NCAA Division III Player of the Year. Larkin, a…