Category: For Fans
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Video: Nick Boka at the All-American Prospects Game
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NTDP defenseman Nick Boka talks about his experience at the All-American Prospects Game and joining the Michigan Wolverines next season. More from the CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game: Story | Photo Gallery
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Michigan ranked No. 8, Ferris State No. 9 in first USCHO Poll of 2014-15
By @MichaelCaples – The first USCHO men’s D1 college hockey poll was released today, and two Michigan teams cracked the Top 10. The University of Michigan has been ranked No. 8 by the panel of coaches, administrators and media. Meanwhile, Ferris State is right behind them at No. 9. The two schools battle one another…
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Josh Wesley scores highlight reel in Whalers’ opening weekend
By @MichaelCaples – It didn’t take long for one of the Plymouth Whalers’ top players to work his way into the hockey highlight reels for the 2014-15 season. In just their second game of the season – and their home opener – Josh Wesley scored from what seemed like an impossible angle with a backhander…after…
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Photos: The 2014 CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game
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On Sept. 25, 42 of the nation’s top draft-eligible players took part in the third annual CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, N.Y. Eleven Michigan connections, along with plenty of NTDP current players and alums, participated in the prestigious showcase game. Check out our article from the game here.…
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Grand Rapids Griffins open training camp today
By @MichaelCaples – As the Red Wings return players to their respective minor and junior clubs, the Grand Rapids Griffins are getting set to start their own training camp. The Wings’ AHL affiliate kicks off their own training camp today, which will run through Friday, Oct. 3. Following their training camp, the Griffins will play…
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Photos: Red Wings vs. Blackhawks (preseason)
Check out our photo gallery from the Red Wings’ first preseason game at Joe Louis Arena. (Photos by Jen Hefner/MiHockey)
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Red Wings announce six roster moves
By @MichaelCaples – Following their Saturday night preseason game with the Boston Bruins, the Red Wings announced that they have reduced their NHL roster by six players, assigning three to Grand Rapids and releasing three from their tryouts. The Wings’ roster now holds 49 players. Players assigned to Grand Rapids: Marek Tvrdon Jared Coreau Jake…
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Red Wings break ground on new arena in Detroit
By @StefanKubus – On the 88th anniversary of Detroit landing an NHL franchise, ground was broken Thursday afternoon to continue that rich, lasting tradition in Hockeytown. Last week, a $450 million plan was approved last week and, today, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and President and CEO of Ilitch Holdings, Inc.…
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Red Wings beat Blackhawks in preseason home opener
By Nick Barnowski – DETROIT – The Red Wings and their fans have waited all summer for hockey to return to Joe Louis Arena. A 48-minute delay wasn’t too much more to handle. Problems with the Chicago Blackhawks’ plane caused Detroit’s first home preseason game to start later than planned, but it didn’t affect the…
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Top draft-eligible players shine at All-American Prospects Game in Buffalo
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By Matt Mackinder – BUFFALO, N.Y. – The First Niagara Center hosted the inaugural USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game in 2012 that focused on Seth Jones as the highly-touted prospect. Thursday night, the 2014 edition of the game, back in Buffalo after being played in Pittsburgh last year, saw current NCAA freshmen Jack Eichel and Noah…