Category: For Fans
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Report: OHL to increase player benefit packages
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By Michael Caples – Yahoo Canada reported yesterday that there will be big changes coming to how the Ontario Hockey League compensates their players. According to Yahoo’s Sunaya Sapurji, the OHL is upgrading their education packages for players, and creating a new monthly reimbursement plan. Within the report, OHL commissioner David Branch said his league…
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Sweden advances to finals; six Michigan connections will play for gold
By Michael Caples – In the first of two international rivalry matchups, Sweden emerged victorious. Team Sweden – featuring more Michigan connections than any other country – scored twice in the second period to beat Finland 2-1 and advance to Sunday’s gold-medal game. The Swedes will take on the winner of the USA vs. Canada…
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Warrior, Little Caesars announce new hockey partnership
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By Michael Caples – The Detroit Red Wings and Little Caesars Amateur Sports have formed a new three-year partnership with Warrior Sports, it was announced today. Warrior, a Warren-based hockey equipment manufacturer, will provide members of the Little Caesars AAA Hockey Club and members of the Little Caesars Amateur Hockey League (LCAHL) with equipment, footwear…
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USHL announces midseason all-star selections
By Michael Caples – The United States Hockey League announced their midseason all-star teams today, and five Michigan connections made the list. Here they are: First Team Kyle Connor – The Shelby Township native, currently playing for the Youngstown Phantoms, ranks third in the USHL with 53 points in 39 games. The youngest player…
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Broncos team up with Jesse’s Journey for their annual ‘Ice Duchenne’ Weekend
By Sam O’Toole – KALAMAZOO – The Western Michigan Bronco hockey program will host their annual ‘Ice Duchenne’ weekend on Friday and Saturday at Lawson Ice Arena, teaming up with Jesse’s Journey. The Broncos’ annual “Ice Duchenne” weekend – part of their “No Bad Days” campaign – helps raise awareness and money to support research…
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Team USA fails to hold onto 2-0 lead, loses to Canada in women’s gold-medal game
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By Michael Caples – They had a 2-0 lead through 56 minutes of play. They hit the post on an empty net. They had numerous chances in overtime. They will have to wait another four years for gold. In the final game of the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia, Team USA watched a…
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Breakdown: USA bounces Czechs in quarterfinals
By Stefan Kubus – Team USA took advantage of an older, tired Czech Republic team in Wednesday’s Olympic quarterfinal matchup to advance to the semifinals. Phil Kessel scored his fifth goal and eighth point of the tournament, Livonia’s Ryan Kesler had two assists and Jonathan Quick made 21 saves in a 5-2 win. Zach Parise,…
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Kubus: What could a fully-healthy Red Wings lineup look like via internal fixes?
By Stefan Kubus – On the heels of Detroit placing veteran forward Mikael Samuelsson, 37, on waivers (3 points in 26 games this season) Jan. 25, I received a tweet asking how the lineup will shake out once Stephen Weiss returns from long-term IR (Dec. 23 sports hernia surgery), with regards to cap compliance. That’s…
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Michigan State’s Jake Hildebrand picks up another B1G weekly award
By Michael Caples – Michigan State goaltender Jake Hildebrand continues to have an exceptional season for the Spartans, and once again, he has picked up a league honor. The sophomore from Butler, Pa., was named Big Ten Hockey’s third star of the week today, after helping Michigan State to a tie/shootout win and a…
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Chances to meet Justin Abdelkader, Danny DeKeyser at Meijer locations
Michigan natives Justin Abdelkader and Danny DeKeyser will be at various Meijer locations over the next few weeks, giving the Hockeytown faithful a chance to meet two Red Wings players and hometown heroes. Here are the times and locations where fans can meet the former Spartan and former Bronco: Friday, February 21 – 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. – 800…