Category: For Fans
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Henrik Zetterberg wins King Clancy trophy for community service
By @MichaelCaples – Normally, he’s recognized for his work on the ice. This time, Henrik Zetterberg was honored for his work off of it. The captain of the Red Wings was named the 2015 recipient of the King Clancy Memorial Trophy at the NHL Awards Show in Las Vegas. The King Clancy trophy is…
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NHL to officially begin exploring league expansion
By @MichaelCaples – They’re calling it a “formal process to evaluate expressions of interest from markets and ownership groups interested in obtaining NHL clubs.” In simpler terms – the NHL is open for expansion. Interested parties can officially apply for an expansion NHL franchise from July 6 through August 10 – with Las Vegas, Seattle…
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Red Wings release schedule for annual Traverse City development camp
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By @StefanKubus – The Detroit Red Wings announced the dates for their annual development camp Wednesday afternoon. As usual, the camp will take place at Traverse City’s Centre Ice Arena, with this year’s camp running from July 3-7. Each day will feature both off-ice and on-ice workouts, with scrimmages on Saturday, July 4 and…
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Report: Griffins offer new contract to Miele, will not do the same for Porter
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By @MichaelCaples – According to George Sipple of the Detroit Free Press, one of the Griffins’ former Hobey Baker winners will not be coming back to the organization next year. The longtime Free Press sports writer says that while a new offer has been extended to Grosse Pointe Woods native Andy Miele, the Griffins will…
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UPDATE: NHL has approved three-on-three overtime
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UPDATED (June 24, 2015): TSN’s Bob McKenzie is reporting that the league’s board of governors have approved the rule changes for three-on-three overtime, and that they have also approved a coach’s challenge for goals involving questionable offsides or goalie interference. By @MichaelCaples – It is appearing likely that the National Hockey League will adopt a…
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USHL to officially introduce seven-minute overtime sessions that end with three-on-three play for 2015-16
By @MichaelCaples – The United States Hockey League announced today a few overtime rule changes that should catch the attention of anyone upset with how extra hockey currently plays out across our various leagues. The USHL has approved overtime rules changes that introduce both a seven-minute extra hockey session in the regular season, and…
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Red Wings announce assistant coaches
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By @StefanKubus – The Detroit Red Wings have announced the coaching staff that will be supporting Jeff Blashill. Joining Blashill will be returning coaches Tony Granato and Jim Bedard (goaltending coach) and new coaches Pat Ferschweiler, Chris Chelios and Dave Noel-Bernier. The Wings’ Twitter is reporting that Granato and Ferschweiler will be behind the bench,…
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Omaha Lancers to host 2016 USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game
By @MichaelCaples – While he was on the air with the NHL Network yesterday, USHL commissioner Bob Fallen announced details about the next top prospects game for the league he oversees. The 2016 USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game will be held on Jan. 12, 2016 at the home of the Omaha Lancers in Nebraska. “We are…
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Griffins defenseman Nathan Paetsch pleads guilty in Buffalo gambling case
By @MichaelCaples – Grand Rapids Griffins defenseman Nathan Paetsch plead guilty today for his part in a Buffalo-based gambling ring, NBC Sports is reporting. Paetsch, who has played with the Griffins for the last three years, was apparently involved in the gambling ring that made headlines after former Sabres star Tomas Vanek was found…
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VIDEO: Talking hockey with Brendan Warren
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In MiHockey’s latest ‘Michigan’s Players’ feature, we introduce you to NTDP forward Brendan Warren. The Carleton, Mich., native is a University of Michigan commit and a 2015 NHL Draft prospect.