Category: For Fans
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Griffins announce six dates for 20th anniversary season home games
By @StefanKubus – The Grand Rapids Griffins have a lot to look forward to next season, as the team will enter its 15th American Hockey League campaign – and 20th as a franchise – in 2015-16. The home opener of the Griffins’ 20th anniversary season has been slated for Friday, Oct. 16 at Van Andel Arena, one…
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VIDEO: Talking hockey with Sheldon Dries
In MiHockey’s latest ‘Michigan’s Players’ feature, we introduce you to Western Michigan forward Sheldon Dries. The soon-to-be Broncos junior, a native of Macomb, is a Honeybaked, Belle Tire and Green Bay Gamblers alum.
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NHL competition committee recommends ‘coach’s challenge’ and face-off changes; no consensus on OT
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By @MichaelCaples – The NHL’s competition committee met today to discuss a variety of rule changes. The committee, comprised of both players and executives, agreed on expanded video review that would offer a ‘coach’s challenge’ much like in football – if a team has a timeout available, they can challenge a goal that may…
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Petr Mrazek named Red Wings’ rookie of the year by the DSBA
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By @MichaelCaples – Petr Mrazek just added to his trophy case. The Red Wings’ budding star was named the 2014-15 Red Wings Rookie of the Year today by the Detroit Sports Broadcasters Association. Mrazek, 23, played in 29 games for the Wings this past season, and he recorded a 16-9-2 record with a 2.38…
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VIDEO: Talking hockey with Mackenzie MacEachern
In MiHockey’s latest ‘Michigan’s Players’ feature, we introduce you to Michigan State forward Mackenzie MacEachern. The soon-to-be Spartans junior, a native of Troy, is a Brother Rice and USHL alum, along with being a St. Louis Blues draft pick.
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Report: Red Wings to name Jeff Blashill head coach next week
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By @MichaelCaples – It’s more a report of when, rather than who. Ansar Khan of MLive is reporting that the Red Wings will be holding a press conference next week to introduce Jeff Blashill as their new head coach. Wings’ announcement of Jeff Blashill hiring expected next week. Story: http://t.co/BFElgvzWLD — Ansar Khan…
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Spartans releases full 2015-16 Michigan State hockey schedule
By @MichaelCaples – The Big Ten announced their full conference schedule today, and Michigan State has followed that up with their complete 2015-16 schedule. Highlights of the Spartans’ 2015-16 schedule include home dates with Lake Superior State, New Hampshire, Michigan Tech and North Dakota, along with trips to Denver, Boston College and Northeastern. The…
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London Knights announce the signing of Max Jones
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By @MichaelCaples – The OHL’s London Knights just announced that they have signed Rochester native Max Jones. Jones, the No. 18 overall selection by the Knights in the 2014 OHL Priority Selection, played for the U.S. National Team Development Program’s Under-17 Team last year. The younger brother of Plymouth Whalers/Flint Firebirds defenseman Mitch, Max…
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JT Compher named new captain of the Wolverines
By @MichaelCaples – The Wolverines have selected their new leader. JT Compher will wear the ‘C’ when the Michigan hockey program begins the 2015-16 NCAA season, it was announced today. Compher, a native of Northbrook, Ill., was chosen by a team election, as were new assistant captains Boo Nieves and Justin Selman. “It’s an…
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Big Ten announces 2015-16 hockey schedule
By @MichaelCaples – Get your calendars out – the Big Ten just announced their 2015-16 hockey schedule. All six of the Big Ten hockey programs will open conference play on Dec. 4-5, with Michigan hosting Wisconsin, and Michigan State traveling to Penn State. On Dec. 11-12, Michigan will host Big Ten champion Minnesota, while Michigan…