Category: For Fans
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Griffins sign Jared Nightingale to pro tryout, release Pat Nagle
By @MichaelCaples – The Grand Rapids Griffins made two roster moves today, one to the delight of Michigan’s hockey audience, and one not so much. The AHL club announced that they have signed Jackson native Jared Nightingale to a professional tryout, while releasing Bloomfield native Pat Nagle from his own. Nightingale, a 10-year American Hockey…
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MiHockey’s 2015 Hockey City Classic Preview
By @SKubus – You don’t have to travel back too far to revisit the match-ups in this weekend’s Hockey City Classic at Soldier Field in Chicago. Michigan and Michigan State squared off last Friday (Jan. 30) at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, where the Spartans edged the potent No. 13 Wolverines. Meanwhile, Western Michigan and…
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Report: Red Wings want to host 2018 World Juniors
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By @MichaelCaples – According to a report from USA Today, the Red Wings are actively pursuing hosting a World Juniors tournament. Per lead hockey writer Kevin Allen (a Michigan native and resident), Red Wings officials are in Colorado Springs today to talk with USA Hockey officials about their new arena hosting the 2018 IIHF…
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MAG: There’s a new professional roller hockey league coming to town
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In the latest issue of MiHockeyMag, we check out the new National Roller Hockey League – a pro roller hockey venture starting right here in Michigan. Check out the article by clicking here or clicking on the image below to find out more information about an exciting development for Michigan’s roller hockey community.
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Larkin named HCA National Division I Rookie of the Month
By @SKubus – University of Michigan standout freshman Dylan Larkin has been named the Hockey Commissioners’ Association Division I Rookie of the Month for January. After returning from leading the United States in scoring at the 2014 World Junior Championship, the Red Wings’ 2014 first-round pick showed no signs of slowing down. The Waterford native…
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MAG: The “Red Army” movie is coming to Michigan this month
Later this month, “Red Army” will appear in theaters in Michigan. The movie, a documentary on the Soviet Union’s hockey culture around the time of the ‘Miracle on Ice’ game, tells former Red Wings defenseman Slava Fetisov’s story, among others. Check out our feature on “Red Army” in the latest edition of MiHockeyMag by clicking…
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Check out our first digital-only edition of MiHockeyMag
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Welcome to our first digital-only edition of MiHockeyMag. In this issue, we check out the new National Roller Hockey League forming in Michigan, examine the upcoming film “Red Army,” share the Whalers’ thoughts on moving to Flint, get you ready for Great Skate Winterfest in Grand Rapids and much, much more. Click here, or click…
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Michigan Tech’s Kero, Pietila share WCHA offensive player of the week
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By @MichaelCaples – The Western Collegiate Hockey Association couldn’t decide between two Huskies for their weekly awards list. The conference announced today that Michigan Tech forwards Tanner Kero (Hancock) and Blake Pietila (Brighton) are the WCHA’s co-offensive players of the week. Tech’s two senior forwards both recorded their 100th collegiate point during the Huskies’ weekend…
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Gordie Howe’s son on NHL Live: Mr. Hockey is “doing fantastic”
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By @MichaelCaples – The good news about Gordie Howe continues. Yesterday, Mr. Hockey’s son, Dr. Murray Howe, was on “NHL Live” to give an update on his father’s well-being, and he said Gordie is “doing fantastic” in his recovery from a stroke. Gordie Howe had stem-cell treatment in Mexico in December, and has been…
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MSU goaltender Jake Hildebrand takes top B1G weekly spot
By @MichaelCaples – For the second straight week, Michigan State goaltender Jake Hildebrand has claimed the No. 1 star from the Big Ten. The conference announced today that Hildebrand is their first star of the week, after the Spartans’ netminder backstopped his team to a 2-1 win over rival Michigan Friday night at Joe…