Category: For Fans
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Eight Michigan names on World Junior camp invite list
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By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey has announced the 42 players invited to the 2014 National World Junior Evaluation Camp, and eight Michigan names made the list. The players will begin competing for spots on Team USA’s World Junior roster from August 2-9 in Lake Placid, New York. Participants will practice and compete in international games…
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Rob Facca accepts scouting position with the Chicago Blackhawks
By Sam O’Toole – KALAMAZOO – The Western Michigan Bronco hockey program and head coach Andy Murray have announced the departure of associate head coach Rob Facca, who will be leaving Kalamazoo for a scouting position with the Chicago Blackhawks. Former Bronco head coach Jeff Blashill brought in Facca back in 2010, and Facca has…
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Alec Martinez and Justin Williams take the Stanley Cup to Jimmy Kimmel Live
By @MichaelCaples – Last night, the party continued for two Michigan-connection members of the Los Angeles Kings. Rochester native Alec Martinez, the man behind the Cup-clinching goal during Game 5 of their series against the New York Rangers, and Plymouth Whalers alum/playoff MVP Justin Williams brought Lord Stanley’s Cup to Jimmy Kimmel Live. The two…
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Princeton hires Adrian College’s Ron Fogarty as new head coach
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By @MichaelCaples – Princeton University has hired their new coach, and they’re taking one of Michigan’s best. The Ivy League school announced that Adrian College coach Ron Fogarty will be their 17th coach in program history. Fogarty, who had coached for Adrian College the last seven seasons, leads all NCAA coaches in win percentage. “I…
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Red Wings announce training camp, prospects tournament info
By @MichaelCaples – The Detroit Red Wings announced today information for both their training camp and for their annual prospects tournament – events that all take place at Centre ICE Arena in Traverse City. The Wings will start their training camp with their 16th Training Camp Golf Classic, presented by Eitel Dahm Motor Group, on…
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Check out the latest edition of MiHockeyMag
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In this issue of MiHockeyMag, we present our annual equipment buyer’s guide. Check out the top-of-the-line products offered by industry leaders, with a focus on skates, sticks, gloves and protective equipment. Plus, we share the latest on the Red Wings, Griffins and Whalers, introduce you to John Lethemon and share some of the photos you…
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Grand Rapids Griffins announce eight guaranteed home dates
By @MichaelCaples – The American Hockey League schedule may not be finalized quite yet, but the Grand Rapids Griffins already have a few dates locked in. The Red Wings’ AHL affiliate will definitely have games at Van Andel Arena on the following dates next season: Friday, October 10, 2014 – The Griffins’ home opener…
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Alec Martinez scores Stanley Cup-clinching goal for Los Angeles (videos)
By @MichaelCaples – It’s a memory that will last a lifetime, and one that every hockey player dreams of. Last night, Rochester native Alec Martinez scored the Stanley Cup-clinching goal for his Los Angeles Kings in the second overtime of Game 5. Here’s the goal: Here it is from ice-level (with awesome audio): …
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Red Wings announce the signing of Czech forward Tomas Nosek
By Michael Caples – The morning after the conclusion of the Stanley Cup Final, the Red Wings announced their first roster move of the offseason. Detroit has signed winger Tomas Nosek to a two-year entry-level contract. Per Red Wings policy, terms of the deal will not be released. Nosek, a 21-year-old forward from Pardubice, Czech…
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Hockey Jobs: Meet Rob Murphy, the Muskegon Lumberjacks’ VP of business development
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By Robert Bondy – While many wouldn’t deal with a daily two and half hour commute to work, for Rob Murphy the drive is worth continuing a close relationship with the game he loves – hockey. In July, Murphy will complete his first full year with the Muskegon Lumberjacks of the United States Hockey…