Category: For Fans
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MTU’s Phillips, LSSU’s Cuglietta named WCHA players of week
By @MichaelCaples – Another week, another group of Michigan names claiming WCHA weekly awards. Michigan Tech goaltender Jamie Phillips was named the conference’s defensive player of the week, it was announced today, while Lake Superior State’s Diego Cuglietta was named top rookie. Phillips backstopped his team to the championship of the inaugural Desert Hockey Classic.…
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Petr Mrazek named NHL second star of the week
By @MichaelCaples – An impressive week has led to league recognition for Petr Mrazek. The Red Wings’ goaltender was named the NHL’s second star of the week, it was announced today, after Mrazek posted a 3-0-0 record in games played through Jan. 10. Mrazek led the Wings to three straight wins in the timeframe (as…
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PHOTOS: Broncos rally to beat Notre Dame in OT
Western Michigan erased a 3-0 third-period deficit to tie Notre Dame and beat them in a 3-on-3 OT session Saturday night at Lawson Ice Arena. Michael Rebry scored to start the rally, and then two goals from captain Sheldon Dries forced overtime. There, Griffen Molino sealed the deal on a breakaway. Check out the photos…
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Sheahan’s late goal lifts Wings to fourth straight win
By Tyler Barnes – The Red Wings (22-13-7) extended their winning streak to four games on Sunday night when they defeated the Anaheim Ducks, 2-1. Riley Sheahan broke a 1-1 tie at 16:16 of the third period when he wired home a pass from Dylan Larkin. Petr Mrazek stopped 30 of 31 shots on the…
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Huskies win Desert Hockey Classic
By @MichaelCaples – It was a successful trip to the Grand Canyon State for Michigan Tech this weekend. With a 2-1 shootout win over No. 12 Yale, the Huskies won the Desert Hockey Classic at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. After playing to a 1-1 tie (how the game will officially enter the…
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Griffins sign Wolverine Lake native A.J. Jenks to professional tryout
By @MichaelCaples – The Griffins have made a short-term addition to their roster, and he’s a familiar name. The AHL club has signed A.J. Jenks to a professional tryout, it was announced today. Jenks, a Wolverine Lake native, has played in 33 games with the ECHL’s Toledo Walleye this year, recording 25 points and 32…
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Michigan completes weekend sweep of MSU with 6-3 win Saturday night
By @MichaelCaples – ANN ARBOR – It took a full 60 minutes this time around, but once again, the Wolverines took care of their main rival. Michigan followed up their 9-2 rout of Michigan State on Friday with a 6-3 victory Saturday at Yost Ice Arena, completing a weekend home-and-home sweep. Dexter Dancs, Cooper…
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UPDATE: Red Wings’ Jakub Kindl clears waivers
UPDATE (1:30 p.m. Sunday) – Jakub Kindl has cleared waivers, and he will now be expected to report to the Grand Rapids Griffins if there are no other line-up changes for the Wings. Per multiple reports, however, Detroit still needs to make another roster move to find cap space for Kyle Quincey’s return. Unless…
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Check out this song written for Dylan Larkin
This time last year, Dylan Larkin was progressing through his first year of college hockey. Now, he’s an NHL All Star and people are writing songs about him. Baby G – the man responsible for the popular “Throw Your Wings Up” song – is back with his latest Hockeytown-themed video, this time in honor…
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Griffins’ Alden Hirschfeld collapses on bench, in stable condition at local hospital
UPDATE (1:30 p.m.): Alden Hirschfeld has released a statement through the Griffins: “I’m feeling good. Obviously it was unfortunate what happened, but those are things that life brings and you’ve got to learn to deal with them. I’m super thankful for all the kind words and thoughts and prayers from the fans, and especially the…