Category: For Fans
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Photos: Griffins even series with Stars after Wednesday night’s 3-2 win
The Grand Rapids Griffins picked up a 3-2 win over the Texas Stars Wednesday night to even their second-round AHL playoff series at two games apiece. Read MiHockey’s recap from the game here. (Photos by Amanda O’Toole/MiHockey)
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Griffins even series with Stars after 3-2 win in Game 4
By Pat Evans – GRAND RAPIDS – The second period held all the scoring in the Grand Rapids Griffins 3-2 win against the Texas Stars Wednesday at Van Andel Arena. The win ties the series up, after the Griffins’ 5-2 victory Tuesday. “It’s a good character check, they took it to us down there in…
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NAHL announces teams, divisional alignment for upcoming 2014-15 season
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By Michael Caples – The North American Hockey League announced their teams and division breakdowns for the 2014-15 season today, and the only significant change has to do with Michigan. As it was previously announced, the Port Huron Fighting Falcons are moving to Pennsylvania. However, that team will still see Michigan on a frequent basis,…
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Anthony Mantha scores QMJHL title-clinching goal (with video)
By Michael Caples – While Tomas Jurco was tearing it up for the Griffins last night, another Red Wings prospect was lighting it up in juniors once again. Anthony Mantha, the Wings’ first-round pick last year, scored the game-winning goal for his Val-d’Or Foreurs squad in Game 7 of the QMJHL Finals yesterday. The goal came…
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Tomas Jurco becoming the “go-to guy” that Jeff Blashill wanted
By Pat Evans – GRAND RAPIDS – Trailing 2-0 in the series heading into Tuesday night, the Grand Rapids Griffins followed the lead of Tomas Jurco and put on an offensive clinic, winning the game 5-2. Three of those goals were Jurco’s. The role Jurco has played since returning to Grand Rapids for the…
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Griffins rebound, post 5-2 win (with a hat trick for Tomas Jurco)
By Pat Evans – GRAND RAPIDS – Following two lackluster showings in Texas, the Grand Rapids Griffins showed up in force Tuesday night at home, winning 5-2 at Van Andel Arena Tuesday night. Tomas Jurco highlighted the night with a three-goal performance, stopping a 102:46 goal drought from the Griffins, spanning back to Jurco’s…
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Grand Rapids Griffins announce new TV deal with Michigan Entertainment Sports
By Michael Caples – The Grand Rapids Griffins announced today that starting next season, fans will be able to see them on TV a whole lot more often. In a press conference that was said to announce “the most extensive TV broadcast package in franchise history”, the Griffins and Michigan Entertainment Sports revealed a new…
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Check out the latest digital edition of MiHockeyMag
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In this issue of MiHockeyMag, we take a look back and a look ahead for various age groups and levels of hockey. Mike Vellucci is leaving the Plymouth Whalers for the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes. The latest Michigan-produced prospects have been selected by USHL clubs. The Red Wings are searching for answers after another early playoff…
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Justin Abdelkader named captain of Team USA for World Championship (with video)
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By Michael Caples – Early this morning, USA Hockey announced that Muskegon native and Red Wings forward Justin Abdelkader has been named their captain for the World Championship. Abdelkader, a product of Michigan State University, will lead Team USA in the 2014 IIHF Men’s World Championship, which officially begins today with their game against…
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Jacob Trouba leads Team USA to win over Belarus in IIHF Men’s Worlds opener
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By Michael Caples – They may have been taking on the host country, but that didn’t bother Team USA in their first game of the World Championship. The American squad beat Belarus 6-1 today in their tournament opener at the 2014 International Ice Hockey Federation Men’s World Championship. Rochester native Jacob Trouba scored twice for…