Category: For Fans
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Jeff Petry talks new contract, upcoming season with Oilers at MSU Pro Camp
By Nick Barnowski – EAST LANSING – After a long offseason, Edmonton Oilers defenseman Jeff Petry is back home in Michigan. The Ann Arbor native is skating in this week’s Michigan State hockey pro camp, held at Munn Ice Arena in East Lansing. The annual camp – led by MSU assistant coach Tom…
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Settlement reached in the Steve Moore/Todd Bertuzzi lawsuit before trial
UPDATE (Sept. 4, 2014): Steve Moore released the following statement today in regards to the reported settlement (from PRnewswire.com): The legal case for the loss of my NHL career is over. I have accepted a settlement agreement which has now been finalized and signed by all the parties. This day comes with mixed emotions.…
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Michigan State alums kick off annual pro camp at Munn Ice Arena
By Alyssa Girardi – EAST LANSING — As temperatures neared 80 degrees and students piled back onto Michigan State University’s campus for a new semester, the winter months were the last thing on anybody’s minds. But inside Munn Ice Arena, the talk was all about hockey season. Monday kicked off the start of MSU…
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Photos: MSU Pro Camp 2014
Michigan State’s annual pro camp started on Monday, Aug. 18, at Munn Ice Arena in East Lansing. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)
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Video: Jeff Lerg talks joining Toledo Walleye, skating at MSU Pro Camp
After playing in Europe the last few seasons, Jeff Lerg is returning home. The Livonia native signed with the Toledo Walleye this season, which means he is back on North American ice – and that he could attend his alma mater’s pro camp this week. (Video by Michael Caples/MiHockey) See Jeff Lerg’s “From The Crease”…
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Photos: Plymouth Whalers 2014 Alumni Game
The Plymouth Whalers held their annual alumni game on Saturday, Aug. 16 at Compuware Arena in Plymouth. (Photos by Andrew Knapik/MiHockey)
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NHL commissioner Gary Bettman participates in Ice Bucket Challenge
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By @MichaelCaples – The #IceBucketChallenge has been raising awareness and funding in the fight against ALS. It has also inspired a video that all NHL fans will enjoy watching. Ladies and gentlemen…Gary Bettman dumping ice water on his own head. Find out how you can help in the fight against ALS by visiting this site.
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Red Wings announce new four-year contract for Ken Holland
By @MichaelCaples – The Detroit Red Wings announced today that executive vice president and general manager Ken Holland has signed a new contract that will keep him with the Original Six organization through the 2017-18 season. Holland, 58, has been the Wings’ general manager for the past 17 seasons. “Ken is regarded as one…
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NTDP announces full Under-18 roster, schedule for 2014-15 season
By @MichaelCaples – Yesterday, the NTDP announced their Under-17 roster and schedule for the 2014-15 season. Today, it was time for the Under-18s. The USA Hockey program in Ann Arbor officially announced their roster and their schedule for the NTDP Under-18 Team today, the group of draft-eligible players who compete not only in the USHL,…
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Griffins sign former Ferris State captain Kyle Bonis
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By @MichaelCaples – The Grand Rapids Griffins announced two signings this morning, and one of them has plenty of experience in Michigan. The AHL club has signed former Ferris State captain Kyle Bonis to a one-year contract. Bonis, 25, played for the ECHL’s Florida Everblades last season. Grand Rapids also signed former Wisconsin standout…