Category: For Fans
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PHOTOS: Spirit and Firebirds begin new rivalry in OHL season opener
The Saginaw Spirit and the Flint Firebirds began their new in-state OHL rivalry Thursday night at the Dow Event Center, as the two franchises began their 2015-16 season. It was the first-ever OHL regular-season contest for the Firebirds, who will play the Spirit for the I-75 Divide Cup each year, and they prevailed on the…
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Michigan players shine at CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game (with photos)
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By @StefanKubus – BUFFALO – In its fourth year, the 2015 CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game once again showcased the best draft-eligible players the United States has to offer, featuring two all-star teams coached by former NHL talents. Team Plante (coached by former Buffalo Sabres players Derek Plante defeated Team Roenick (coached by former…
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Larkin dazzles, Franzen makes preseason debut in Wings’ 6-1 win over Penguins
By Nick Barnowski – DETROIT – Thursday night’s 6-1 Red Wings preseason win over the Penguins may mean nothing in the standings, but it was important for other reasons. Dylan Larkin, drawing cheers from the crowd nearly every time he touched the puck, dazzled, while Johan Franzen made his long-awaited return to the ice,…
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Lake Superior State looking to prove doubters wrong in 2015-16
By Matt Mackinder – Getting picked to finish in the basement of the WCHA standings this year by both the coaches and media, Lake Superior State hopes to harness that motivation to make some noise in the league this season. The Lakers, under first-year coach Damon Whitten, went 8-28-2 in 2014-15, losing their first nine…
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VIDEO: Talking hockey with David Moss
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Livonia native, Detroit Catholic Central alum and NHLer David Moss talks about his youth hockey days and his advice for young hockey players.
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PHOTOS: Tatar’s hat trick propels Red Wings to win over Chicago in preseason home opener
Thanks to a hat trick from Tomas Tatar, the Red Wings recorded a 4-1 win over the Blackhawks in Detroit’s preseason home opener. Justin Abdelkader also scored for the Wings, while Brad Richards recorded three assists in his first game wearing the Winged Wheel in Detroit. (Photos by Andrew Knapik/MiHockey)
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VIDEO: Red Berenson talks about the Wolverines’ upcoming season
Check out what University of Michigan head coach Red Berenson had to say about his Wolverines hockey program as they gear up for the 2015-16 NCAA season.
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Red Wings, Zetterberg announce 14th annual smoke detector collection
By @StefanKubus – The Detroit Red Wings and captain Henrik Zetterberg announced Wednesday the 14th annual Smoke Detector Collection, taking place during Thursday’s game against Pittsburgh and Saturday’s game against Boston. Fans coming to either of those two preseason contests are asked to bring smoke detectors to Joe Louis Arena, but those who do not may…
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MAG: “You Should Know” Zach Osburn
In the latest issue of MiHockeyMag, we introduce you to Zach Osburn, an incoming freshman defenseman for the Michigan State Spartans. The Plymouth native is the latest Perani’s Hockey World ‘You Should Know’ featured player – click here or on the image below to check it out in the digital edition of the magazine.
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Returners offer plenty of depth, optimism for Ferris State in 2015-16
By Matt Mackinder – After a 13-14-1 overall record last season, Ferris State knows that getting out to a fast start will be key to a successful 2015-16 season. Bulldogs coach Bob Daniels returns eight of the team’s nine top scorers from last season, as well as preseason rookie of the year Corey Mackin. The…