Category: For Fans
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Griffins split opening weekend contests
The Grand Rapids Griffins’ regular season kicked off this weekend, with the defending AHL champions splitting a pair of road contests. Friday evening, the Griffins posted an 8-1 thrashing of the Rochester Americans in Rochester, N.Y. The next night, the Wings’ affiliate followed up with a 4-3 overtime loss to the Toronto Marlies. Friday…
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MiHockey writer goes behind the bench for MSU Green and White Game
By Alyssa Girardi – EAST LANSING — Some people believe those who can’t play coach. Saturday, I learned those who can’t do either work in sports journalism. I was part of an honorary coaching squad made up of media members for MSU hockey’s Green and White Game, and we were given responsibilities from taking…
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NCAA Weekend Round-up: Six of the seven programs get underway
By Michael Caples – Here’s a look around the first weekend of college hockey action for Michigan’s NCAA Division-1 programs. Bulldogs score seven in season opener Ferris State University opened their hockey season with a bang, recording seven goals in a road victory over Colgate Saturday evening. After trailing 2-0, the Bulldogs eventually filled up the…
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Wolverines fall to University of Waterloo in season opener
By Michael Caples – ANN ARBOR – The good news for Wolverines fans is that this one doesn’t count in the standings. The University of Michigan opened their 2013-14 season with an exhibition game at Yost Ice Arena against the Waterloo Warriors, only to lose to the Canadian college by a score of 2-1.…
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Photos: Wolverines open 2013-14 season with exhibition against Waterloo
The University of Michigan Wolverines started their 2013-14 season with an exhibition match-up against the Waterloo Warriors Sunday afternoon at Yost Ice Arena. (Photos by Andrew Knapik/MiHockey)
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Photos: MSU’s Green and White Game at a foggy Munn Ice Arena
The Spartans played their annual Green and White Game as a final tune-up for the 2013-14 season on Saturday, Oct. 5, at a foggy Munn Ice Arena. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)
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Krug, Bruins top Red Wings 4-1 Saturday night
By Staci Burlingame – After coming back from a 2-0 deficit Friday night to win their first road game of the season, the Detroit Red Wings came up short against the Boston Bruins on Saturday night. Former Michigan State University defenseman and Livonia native Torey Krug shined against the Red Wings, recording the first…
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Zetterberg and Weiss save the day for the Red Wings
By Erin Smith – In the closing moments of the third period, Henrik Zetterberg came to the rescue for the Red Wings. The Detroit captain’s shot from just above the goal crease tied the game for the Wings with 17 seconds remaining in regulation Friday night. Then, with a little help from newcomer Stephen…
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Five Michigan natives selected for 2013 U.S. Women’s National University Team
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USA Hockey announced on Wednesday the first 17 players to be named to their 2013 U.S. Women’s National University Team, and five Michigan natives were selected. The team, which will compete in the 2013 Winter World University Games in Trention, Italy from Dec. 10-21, will complete their roster in late October. The Michigan natives selected…
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Griffins ready to defend AHL title; season starts tonight
By Pat Evans – The Grand Rapids Griffins’ historic run to capture the Calder Cup seemingly just ended, but their quest to keep the cup in West Michigan begins now. Finishing last season 42-23-3-7 atop the Midwest Division, the Griffins didn’t appear as a favorite to win. Grand Rapids entered the playoffs as the…