Category: For Fans
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Grand Rapids Griffins sign Jeff Blashill to new three-year contract
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By Michael Caples – The Detroit Red Wings announced on their official Twitter account today that their AHL affiliate has retained their head coach. Per a tweet from @DetroitRedWings, the Grand Rapids Griffins have signed coach Jeff Blashill to a new three-year contract. “I’m thrilled to be able to remain with the Griffins,” said Blashill…
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World Junior goalie tryout list announced; four of the seven have Michigan ties
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By Michael Caples – USA Hockey announced today the seven goaltenders that are invited to their 2014 national junior goaltender evaluation camp, and four have Michigan ties. The camp, which will help Team USA decide which goaltenders they will be taking to Toronto and Montreal for the 2015 IIHF World Junior Championship, features Michigan natives…
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MAHA announces midget/high school split season pilot program
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By Michael Caples – Starting in the 2014-15 season, Midget A and AA players won’t necessarily have to decide between travel and high school hockey. The Michigan Amateur Hockey Association has announced a new pilot program for the upcoming year that will allow for Midget A and AA teams to compete in a new, earlier…
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USHL names Bob Fallen new commissioner
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By Michael Caples – The United States Hockey League has officially announced that Bob Fallen will be their new commissioner. Fallen, who previously oversaw U.S. trade marketing for Reebok-CCM Hockey, will assume commissioner duties when current commissioner Skip Prince retires later this spring. Fallen assumed his new role on June 1. Prince held the…
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Mini stick tournament being held to benefit the Ryan Fischer Legacy Scholarship
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By Michael Caples – As the hockey community raises money for a new scholarship created to remember the late Ryan Fischer, they’re holding an event that any hockey player would love to be a part of. On Saturday, July 19, there will be a mini stick hockey tournament at the Georgetown Ice Center in…
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Video: Rochester native Alec Martinez scores Game 7 OT winner for Kings
Late last night, the Los Angeles Kings needed a hero, and Rochester native Alec Martinez delivered. The Honeybaked and Miami RedHawks product took a shot from the blue line at the 5:47 mark of the first overtime period in Sunday’s Game 7 that got past goaltender Corey Crawford and into the back of the net.…
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Karmanos discusses future of Plymouth Whalers franchise, challenges fans
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By Michael Caples – PLYMOUTH – Friday’s press conference at Compuware Arena may have been called to discuss the Plymouth Whalers’ staff changes, but a main topic of conversation was about the team’s future, as well. With rumors circulating Michigan’s hockey scene about the potential of a sale or team relocation for the OHL…
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Plymouth Whalers announce organizational changes
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By Michael Caples – PLYMOUTH – The Plymouth Whalers held a press conference at Compuware Arena today to announce changes within their organization. The changes are as follows: Mark Craig has been hired as the new GM of the Whalers. Don Elland has been promoted to head coach of the Whalers. Joe Stefan has been promoted…
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Becky Allis, Brad Stebner named WCHA Postgraduate Scholarship recipients
By Michael Caples – The Western Collegiate Hockey Association announced their two WCHA Postgraduate Scholarship recipients today, and both of the student-athletes have strong ties to Michigan. Ohio State’s Becky Allis, a West Olive native, and Michigan Tech alum Brad Stebner are both receiving $7,500 grants from their former hockey conference to use for their…
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Michigan Mustangs gearing up for 2014 North American PowerHockey Cup
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By Michael Caples – The Michigan Mustangs are getting ready to represent our state at the 2014 North American PowerHockey Cup in Saint Paul, Minnesota. From July 21-24, the Mustangs – who are being sent by the Wheelchair Hockey League – will take on teams from Minnesota, Philadelphia, North Carolina, Toronto, Ottawa and Calgary. PowerHockey…