Category: For Fans
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Saginaw Spirit and Flint Firebirds to battle for the I-75 Divide Cup
By @MichaelCaples – When the Saginaw Spirit and Flint Firebirds officially begin their new Ontario Hockey League rivalry, there will be some hardware on the line. The two OHL clubs will battle for the Coors Light I-75 Divide Cup during the Firebirds’ inaugural season, adding to what both clubs hope will be a heated rivalry…
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Kyle Connor arrives in Ann Arbor ready to deal with high expectations
By @MichaelCaples – ANN ARBOR – When Red Berenson was asked about his team’s offensive leaders for the 2015-16 season, he said his team could have up to four 15-goal scorers. Three of them are returning players – Alex Kile, JT Compher and Tyler Motte. The fourth, Kyle Connor, is only a freshman, but…
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Quartet of Michigan teams optimistic for start of WCHA season
By Matt Mackinder – During Monday’s media conference call with the WCHA’s head coaches, all 10 seemed to have the same tone in their voice when it came to expectations for the 2015-16 season. All are optimistic and all believe their squad can be McNaughton Cup champions come springtime. Alas, not one game has been…
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Brad Richards talks about his introduction to the Detroit Red Wings
By Jesse O’Brien – TRAVERSE CITY — Sixteen NHL seasons, five teams and two Stanley Cups, but Brad Richards still gets butterflies on the first day of camp. The veteran center, in his first season with the Red Wings after signing a one-year deal this offseason, took to the ice for the first real…
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Muskegon Lumberjacks announce finalized 2015-16 roster
By @MichaelCaples – When the Muskegon Lumberjacks officially begin their 2015-16 USHL season, the 23 players listed below will form their official roster. Nine players return from last year’s Eastern Conference champion squad. The Lumberjacks officially begin USHL play this Saturday at Waterloo. Lumberjacks’ roster: Collin Adams – F Zack Berzolla – D Jacob Coleman…
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Check out the latest digital edition of MiHockeyMag
In the latest issue of MiHockeyMag, we continue to prepare you for the upcoming 2015-16 season. We take a look at the top questions looming over the Red Wings’ 2015-16 campaign, why it’s Henrik Zetterberg’s time to lead and what lies ahead for Todd Nelson in Grand Rapids. Plus, we provide a report from the Top 80 Showcase, tips to…
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WCHA announces preseason polls; preseason player awards
By @MichaelCaples – Prior to their 2015 season kick-off teleconference call with the head coaches of their respective programs, the WCHA announced their coach and media preseason polls and player selections. Here are what the coaches and media members are predicting for the upcoming season: From the coaches: Preseason WCHA Player of the Year Tyler…
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First female-only USA Hockey Referee Clinic in Michigan a success
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By @StefanKubus – LIVONIA – The Michigan Amateur Hockey Association and USA Hockey held the first annual USA Hockey Referee Clinic strictly for women this past weekend. Eighteen girls signed up for the clinic, held Saturday at Eddie Edgar Ice Arena in Livonia. With 44 registered female officials across the state of Michigan last…
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Red Wings announce first 15 roster cuts
By @MichaelCaples – The Detroit Red Wings have announced the first 15 roster cuts from training camp, as the team works to trim their roster before the start of the 2015-16 season. Here are the players released or assigned to their respective clubs today, as the Wings went from 72 to 57 players: