Category: For Fans
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Lumberjacks’ Eric Schierhorn named USA Hockey’s Goaltender of the Year; NTDP’s Matthews, Eichel claim awards
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By @MichaelCaples – While Michigan native Kyle Connor claimed USA Hockey’s Junior Player of the Year award, two of the players he has shared the ice with this season will be taking home awards of their own. Lumberjacks goaltender Eric Schierhorn has been named the Dave Peterson Goaltender of the Year after an exceptional…
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Kyle Connor named USA Hockey’s Junior Player of the Year
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By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey announced their annual awards today, and one of the biggest is going to Shelby Township native Kyle Connor. The University of Michigan commit was named the Dave Tyler Junior Player of the Year after his outstanding season with the USHL’s Youngstown Phantoms. Connor, eligible for the 2015 NHL Entry…
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Mike Babcock speaks about his decision to leave Detroit, join Maple Leafs
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By @MichaelCaples – At 11 a.m. today, Red Wings greats Brendan Shanahan and Mike Babcock shared a stage to discuss working together – for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Babcock, head coach of the Detroit Red Wings for a decade, was officially introduced as the new head coach of the Maple Leafs today in Toronto,…
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Ken Holland discusses Mike Babcock’s decision to choose Toronto, what’s next for Wings
By @MichaelCaples – DETROIT – It’s not often that members of the media are gathered in the Red Wings’ locker room a month into the offseason. Today, however, there was a significant news item for Ken Holland to address. The Red Wings’ GM spoke with reporters at 4 p.m. today about Mike Babcock’s decision…
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Red Wings coaching hunt turns to Jeff Blashill
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By @SKubus – DETROIT – Ken Holland made it clear Wednesday afternoon who he plans to pursue as the new head coach of the Detroit Red Wings with Mike Babcock now out of the picture. The Red Wings GM said he plans to meet with Grand Rapids head coach Jeff Blashill on an off day…
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Mike Babcock leaving Red Wings, joining Maple Leafs
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By @MichaelCaples – A decision has been made, according to reports. Per TSN reporter Darren Dreger, Red Wings head coach Mike Babcock will be leaving Detroit to take over head coaching duties for the Toronto Maple Leafs. TSN reporter Bob McKenzie first said the Buffalo Sabres were out, and fellow TSN reporter and former…
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Babcock Watch: The latest news and tweets
UPDATE: It appears that the Toronto Maple Leafs have officially won the Mike Babcock sweepstakes. More at the link from the tweet embedded below. According to @DarrenDreger, Mike Babcock has signed with the Maple Leafs: http://t.co/D2sd13SK5Z pic.twitter.com/3oF12TWqle — MiHockey (@MiHockeyNow) May 20, 2015 Original article: By @MichaelCaples – As of 1:30 p.m. ET,…
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Report: Mike Babcock in contract talks with Sabres?
By @MichaelCaples – Is ‘Babcock Watch’ on the verge of coming to an end? The Associated Press (via this ESPN.com article) is reporting that Red Wings coach Mike Babcock is having contract negotiations with Buffalo Sabres today. According to the AP report, Babcock began discussions with Buffalo GM Tim Murray – a former co-worker…
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EA Sports releases NHL 16 info, including new online features, playoff beards and more
By @MichaelCaples – The 2014-15 NHL season may not even be over yet, but EA Sports has some fans looking to the future today. The iconic sports video game franchise has released plenty of information on their upcoming ‘NHL 16’ game, which will land on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 in September. The NHL…
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MAG: Mitch Jones talks about his team’s move to Flint
In the latest issue of MiHockeyMag, Plymouth Whalers defenseman Mitch Jones talks about his team’s move to Flint. Check out our Flint Firebirds mag feature by clicking here, or clicking on the image below.