Category: For Fans
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PHOTOS: Pro, college players compete in three-on-three tournament at Puckmasters
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By @MichaelCaples – On July 12, local pro and college players competed in a small-ice three-on-three tournament at Puckmasters in Wixom. Organized by West Bloomfield native Andrew Huckleby, the friendly tournament featured the following players: Team Blue (champions) Dan Milan – White Lake/Wichita Thunder (ECHL) Easton Powers – South Lyon/Utica College Vlad Namestnikov –…
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Bauer launches hockey emoji keyboard
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By @MichaelCaples – A few weeks back, we posted an article about how the hockey community might finally be getting an ’emoji’ – you know, those smileys and things you send on your phone and post on social media. Now, however, Bauer’s offering up an entire keyboard worth of hockey emoticons and GIFs that you…
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Red Wings announce new contracts for Mitch Callahan, Nick Jensen
By @MichaelCaples – The Red Wings announced today that they have locked up two of their prospects with new contracts. Detroit has re-signed forward Mitch Callahan to a one-year contract, while also agreeing to terms with defenseman Nick Jensen on a two-year deal. Callahan, a native of Whittier, Calif., has played in 237 games…
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AHL announces rule changes, playoff format for 2015-16 season
By @MichaelCaples – The American Hockey League announced today that their board of governors has approved the rule changes and playoff format for the 2015-16 season. Each AHL club will play 76 games in the upcoming season, with the exception of the new AHL members in the Pacific Division (Bakersfield, Ontario, San Diego, San Jose…
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Red Wings sign Gustav Nyquist to new four-year deal
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By @MichaelCaples – The goose is no longer loose. Today, the Detroit Red Wings announced that they have agreed to a four-year deal with forward Gustav Nyquist. “We’re very happy to have Gustav locked up for four more years,” said Executive Vice President and General Manager Ken Holland in a release from the team.…
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Saginaw Spirit introduce Dave Drinkill as new general manager
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By @MichaelCaples – Today, the Saginaw Spirit announced big new for their front office. The OHL club introduced Dave Drinkill as the team’s new general manager. Drinkill, who most recently served as the assistant GM of the Barrie Colts, replaces Jim Paliafito, who is now the director of player evaluation for the Toronto Maple Leafs.…
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Red Wings re-sign NMU alum Jared Coreau
By @MichaelCaples – The Detroit Red Wings have announced another signing, this time bringing back one of their goaltenders. The club has announced a new one-year contract for Jared Coreau, who split time between the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) and Toledo Walleye (ECHL) last season. Coreau, a product of Northern Michigan University, signed with the…
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Firebirds announce new name for their home in Flint
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By @MichaelCaples – The Flint Firebirds announced today a new name for their future home – the Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center. MS Arena & Hockey Corps. and the Flint-based credit union agreed to a ten-year partnership agreement with naming rights for the Perani Arena & Event Center. “This is another great day for…
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Five Michigan names on NHL Central Scouting’s ‘Futures List’ for 2016 Draft
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By @MichaelCaples – Despite the 2015 NHL Draft being less than a month old, NHL Central Scouting has released its ‘Future’s List’ for the 2016 edition. Here are the names they have placed on their initial list – last year, a more comprehensive ‘Players To Watch’ list came out in September, so expect to see…
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Red Wings sign forward Eric Tangradi
By @MichaelCaples – The Detroit Red Wings added to their organizational depth today, signing forward Eric Tangradi to a one-year contract. Tangradi, 26, spent the 2014-15 season with the Montreal Canadiens’ franchise, splitting time between the NHL club and the Hamilton Bulldogs, their AHL affiliate. A second-round pick of the Anaheim Ducks in 2007, the…