Category: For Fans
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Plymouth Whalers announce sale, move to Flint
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By Michael Caples and Matt Mackinder – PLYMOUTH – The Plymouth Whalers officially announced on Jan. 14 that they are moving to Flint. The Ontario Hockey League franchise, which has called Compuware Arena in Plymouth home since it opened in 1996, is in the midst of celebrating its 25th season under the ownership of Michigan…
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Sam Miletic talks about his experience at the USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game
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By Nick Barnowski – Less than a year removed from playing high school hockey, Sam Miletic was one of six Michigan natives selected to compete in last night’s USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game in Dubuque, Iowa. Miletic, a West Bloomfield native and Cranbrook Kingswood alum, had the chance to skate in front of scouts from…
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Alpena junior player’s exit accident going viral
By @MichaelCaples – We were going to let this one play out, but now that’s it’s making the likes of Puck Daddy and The Hockey News, we figured it was time to share. There’s a Vine going around right now that shows Alpena Flyers defenseman Mitchell Skiba of the MWJHL clotheslining himself as he exits…
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Reports: Jimmy Howard out 2-4 weeks with slight groin tear
By @MichaelCaples – Jimmy Howard will be missing some time, but it could have been worse. The Red Wings’ starting goaltender has a slight groin tear, GM Ken Holland told members of the media today. The Red Wings are in Buffalo today for a game against the Sabres. Howard was injured in Detroit’s Saturday…
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Michigan’s Hyman, Larkin take B1G weekly award spots
By @MichaelCaples – The University of Michigan swept Minnesota this weekend, and the B1G league office is recognizing two of the Wolverines for their efforts today. The Big Ten announced that Zach Hyman is their top star from the weekend, while teammate Dylan Larkin (Waterford) checks in at No. 2. Penn State’s Eamon McAdam…
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Griffins sign Pat Nagle to a professional tryout
By @MichaelCaples – The Grand Rapids Griffins might be adding a familiar name to their goaltending corps. The Wings’ AHL affiliate announced today that they have signed Pat Nagle to a professional tryout. Nagle, 27, played four seasons for Ferris State University from 2007-11, accumulating a 2.32 goals-against average and a 45-42-11 record during his…
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Kris Draper’s Little Caesars pee wee team wins Silver Sticks
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Kris Draper’s Little Caesars pee wee major team is one club opposing teams won’t want to see on the schedule. The LC pee wees won the PeeWee AAA Port Huron International Silver Stick tournament this weekend, finishing off a perfect 7-0 record with a 5-0 win over the ISS Kings in the title game.…
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NMU and MTU play in back-to-back OT games
There was plenty of hockey to be played in the U.P. this weekend, with Michigan Tech and Northern Michigan needing extra time in both of their contests. On Friday, the two schools played to a 3-3 tie. Here are the highlights from that one: And then on Saturday, Nothern Michigan’s Mitch Jones broke a tie…
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Wolverines make B1G statement with Minnesota sweep
By @MichaelCaples – ANN ARBOR – Their overall record might be 12-7-0, but their Big Ten record looks a little bit more impressive. The Wolverines are 4-1-0-0 in conference play, thanks to a sweep of No. 9 Minnesota. With a 7-5 win Saturday evening at Yost Ice Arena against a top-tier opponent, the Wolverines…
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PHOTOS: Wolverines sweep No. 9 Minnesota with Saturday evening win
Less than 24 hours after beating them in overtime, the Wolverines once again found a way to top No. 9 Minneseota. On Saturday evening, the Wolverines prevailed with a 7-5 win, securing the weekend sweep – and Red Berenson’s 800th win. (Photos by Andrew Knapik/MiHockey)