Category: For Fans
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Jim Craig is selling his ‘Miracle’ memorabilia
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By @MichaelCaples – Want to own a piece of hockey history? You can, for a (hefty) price. Jim Craig, goaltender for the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team, is selling some of his most prized possessions – like his gold medal, game-worn jerseys and the iconic U.S. flag that was wrapped around him after he…
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Five U.S. cities still in contention for hosting 2018 World Juniors; Detroit not on the list
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By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey announced today the five cities that are finalists in contention for hosting the 2018 IIHF World Junior Championship, but Detroit wasn’t one of them. USA Today’s Kevin Allen (A Michigan native and resident) had reported in February that Detroit was one possible location for the prestigious international tournament, but per…
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Catching up with Flint Firebirds goalie Alex Nedeljkovic
By Matt Mackinder – As the Flint Firebirds get set to start their maiden voyage in the Ontario Hockey League this fall, leadership will be a major factor to any success the team may taste. Alex Nedeljkovic, who already has three stellar seasons under his belt with the Plymouth Whalers, will undoubtedly be one…
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Red Wings’ 2015 HockeyFest at Joe Louis Arena set for Sept. 13
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By @MichaelCaples – The Detroit Red Wings have released ticket information and a list of activities for this year’s edition of their annual ‘HockeyFest’ event at Joe Louis Arena. HockeyFest, presented by Coke Zero and Meijer, offers player and alumni meet-and-greets and a chance to play alongside and interact with current players through various…
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Red Wings sign Tomas Jurco to a two-year contract
By @MichaelCaples – The Red Wings addressed signing the last of their restricted free agents on Friday, inking Tomas Jurco to a two-year contract. Jurco, 22, skated in 63 games with Detroit in 2014-15 – his first full professional season. In that timeframe, he recorded 18 points (three goals and 15 assists), along with…
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Checking in with White Lake native Dan Milan
By @StefanKubus – White Lake native Dan Milan isn’t exactly sure where he’s going to wind up next season, but that doesn’t bother him. Milan, 23, wrapped up the 2014-15 campaign with the Wichita Thunder of the ECHL – his first full ECHL season – recording 17 points and 178 penalty minutes in 70 games.…
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Flint Firebirds, Sarnia Sting to play preseason game in Port Huron
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By @MichaelCaples – The Flint Firebirds are settling into their new arena, but during the preseason, they’re taking their show on the road. The OHL franchise will play an exhibition contest with the Sarnia Sting at McMorran Place in Port Huron on Sept. 20. The game will serve as the final preseason game for each…
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Dearborn Heights native Jordan Oesterle talks NHL experience, Connor McDavid and WMU
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By @StefanKubus – Jordan Oesterle had a brief taste of the NHL in early 2015, and now, he’s hungry for more. The 23-year-old defenseman from Dearborn Heights played his first professional season with the AHL’s Oklahoma City Barons in 2014-15 after a three-year stint at Western Michigan. Oesterle finished the year with 25 points…
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Red Wings, Teemu Pulkkinen agree on one-year deal
By @MichaelCaples – Eleven days ago, it was Gustav Nyquist. Today, it’s Teemu Pulkkinen. The Red Wings continued signing top prospects today when they agreed to terms on a one-year contract with Pulkkinen. The 23-year-old forward played in 31 games with Detroit this past season, recording eight points in the process. Despite playing in…
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Charity game at A2Ice3 offers players of any age a chance to skate with Jack Johnson
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By @MichaelCaples – Dating back to their middle school days, every year Justin Spiro would organize an exhibition hockey game for he and his friend Jack Johnson to skate in. Yes, that Jack Johnson. “I just go way back with Jack,” Spiro told MiHockey. “We’re friends from our middle-school days. We used to do…