Category: For Fans
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High School Hockey Rankings (Feb. 17, 2014)
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The Michigan High School Hockey Hub has created a new rankings system for high school hockey, separate from the coaches’ association rankings. Here are their Top 20 teams for Divisions 1-3, as it stands on Feb. 17, 2014. Hub Rankings – Feb. 17, 2014 – Division 3 1. Cranbrook 2. Houghton 3. Sault St. Marie…
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Weekend Rewind: How Michigan’s D1 college programs fared over the weekend
By William Kyle Mitchell – It was another busy weekend for Michigan’s Division 1 hockey programs – here’s a look at how the seven schools fared. Minnesota sweeps Michigan On Friday, Minnesota defeated Michigan 5-3, despite goals from Andrew Copp, JT Compher and Zach Hyman. On Saturday, Michigan took an early lead thanks to a goal…
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Red Wings prospect Andreas Athanasiou named OHL player of the week
By Michael Caples – While the majority of the Red Wings have the middle of February off, the prospects are still in the midst of their season. For Andreas Athanasiou, no break is necessary. The Red Wings’ draftee was named the Ontario Hockey League’s player of the week today after the Barrie Colts forward…
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Sochi Watch: U.S. women cruise to gold-medal game with rout of Sweden
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By Michael Caples – The U.S. women’s team had Sweden standing in their way from a trip to the gold-medal game in Sochi. Sweden didn’t do a very good job of slowing them down, though. The American squad fired 70 shots on goal – while holding Sweden to only nine – Monday, en route to…
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Sochi Watch: Miller leads Team USA to win over Slovenia on Day 5
On the final day of the preliminary round for men’s national teams at the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Ryan Miller got to showcase his skills on the world stage once more. Miller, the East Lansing native and former Michigan State Spartan, lost his shutout bid in the closing moments, stopping 17 of…
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Sochi Watch: Datsyuk stars despite loss to U.S. on Day 4
Team USA’s shootout win over the Russians wasn’t the only game played in Sochi on Saturday. Along with the 3-2 shootout victory for the U.S., Slovenia beat Slovakia 3-1, Switzerland beat the Czech Republic 1-0, and Sweden beat Latvia 5-3. MiHockey Player Watch: Cam Fowler – Farmington native, Anaheim Ducks – Team USA – 1…
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Breakdown: TJ Oshie leads Team USA to shootout win over Russia
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By Nick Barnowski – After steamrolling Slovakia in their opening game on Thursday morning, the U.S. faced a much tougher opponent in Russia Saturday morning, and the game lived up to the hype. TJ Oshie scored four goals in six shootout attempts to earn the U.S. a full two points in a 3-2 victory.…
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WCHA announces scholar-athletes for 2013-14 season
The WCHA announced their scholar-athletes for the 2013-14 hockey season this week, and plenty of Michigan natives and current residents were recognized for their work in the classroom. ** indicates two-time recipient, *** indicates three-time recipient Bowling Green – Camden Wojtala (F, Sr., Trenton, MI) Ferris State – Brandon Anselmini (D, So., Guelph, ON) Kenny Babinski…
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Sochi Watch: Alfredsson scores game-winner for Sweden on Day 3
There was both good and bad news for Swedish hockey fans and Michigan hockey fans alike today, as a Red Wing scored a game-winning goal to clinch their spot in the quarterfinals, and a Red Wing went home early. Daniel Alfredsson scored on a rebound at the 12:39 mark of the third period to…
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Zetterberg’s Olympic experience ends early; Wings captain to return home
By Michael Caples – The Detroit Red Wings announced today that their captain would be making an early trip home from Sochi. Henrik Zetterberg, who has long battled back problems, went from being a question mark for Team Sweden to being officially removed from action today. The Team Sweden captain will be returning to…