Category: For Fans
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Now that summer school’s over, Zach Werenski can focus on being a member of the Wolverines
By @MichaelCaples – For most of us, starting college was a daunting life experience. Imagine, however, starting it a year early after you crammed in summer school classes to become eligible, all the while preparing to become a NCAA student-athlete at a Big Ten institution. Oh yes, and toss in the fact that you’re…
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Muskegon Lumberjacks announce finalized 2014-15 regular-season roster
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By @MichaelCaples – The United States Hockey League had a midnight deadline yesterday for teams to submit their 23-man roster prior to the start of the 2014-15 season. Here is the Muskegon Lumberjacks’ roster: Goaltenders Eric Schierhorn – Anchorage, Alaska Michael Latorella – Macomb, Michigan Defensemen Mitch Eliot – Grosse Pointe, Michigan (Michigan State University commit) Joseph…
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NHL Central Scouting releases ‘Players to Watch’ list for 2015 draft
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By @MichaelCaples – The National Hockey League’s Central Scouting Services released their preliminary ‘players to watch’ list for the 2015 NHL Draft today, giving prospects a grade of A, B or C. An ‘A’ rating indicates a first-round draft pick candidate, a ‘B’ rating indicates a second or third-round draft pick candidate and a…
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Red Wings top Penguins in preseason opener
By @MichaelCaples – The Detroit Red Wings officially started their 2014 preseason slate of games last night, and while it may not have been on TV in Michigan, there are video highlights to check out (which we have posted below). Tomas Tatar and Pavel Datsyuk scored for the Wings, who will play again tonight in…
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Grandville assistant principal named inaugural NCHC Officiating Achievement Award winner
By @MichaelCaples – The National Collegiate Hockey Conference announced the inaugural recipient of the league’s Mark Rudolph Officiating Achievement Award this past week, and a Michigan native received the honor. John Philo of Byron Center, Mich., accepted the award at the NCHC’s annual linesman camp in the Detroit area on Saturday. While it may sound like…
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Big Ten announces TV schedule for 2014-15 season
By @MichaelCaples – The Big Ten announced their TV schedule today for the upcoming 2014-15 campaign. More than 60 B1G Hockey games will appear on national or regional television for the season, with the Big Ten Network broadcasting 27, and the ESPN family of networks broadcasting six. Games involving Michigan or Michigan State are bolded…
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Brendan Smith looks to make strides, could see time on power play
By Tom Mitsos – TRAVERSE CITY – Brendan Smith could be taking on more responsibilities this season, and the 25-year-old is looking forward to the challenge. During Red Wings training camp on Sunday at Centre ICE Arena, the defenseman said he will be getting some power play time during the preseason, which starts Monday…
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Red Wings return five players to junior clubs, release seven
By @MichaelCaples – The Detroit Red Wings announced their first roster moves of the 2014 preseason today, sending five prospects back to their junior clubs and releasing seven who were in attendance on a tryout basis. Here are the players on the move: PLAYERS ASSIGNED ON 9/22/14 59 Tyler Bertuzzi LW L 6-1 187 Sudbury,…
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Sports hernia not keeping Andy Miele from learning at training camp
By Tom Mitsos – TRAVERSE CITY — After being signed by the Detroit Red Wings in July, Andy Miele was going to provide depth for the Grand Rapids Griffins. However, Miele’s contributions will have to wait a bit, as he had surgery to treat a sports hernia in early September and is missing valuable ice…
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Red Wings believe new overtime rules will benefit team
By Tom Mitsos – TRAVERSE CITY — Shootouts were not kind to the Detroit Red Wings last year. They lost nine out of a possible 14 shootouts, tied for third worst in the NHL. However, with the new overtime rule the NHL enacted earlier this month, the Red Wings are hoping to end more…