Category: For Fans
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Red Wings fall to Ducks in Game 1
By Michael Caples – The Red Wings didn’t give up an even-strength goal for more than 59 minutes Tuesday night in Anaheim. Yet they’re still down 1-0 in their Western Conference Quarterfinal series with the Ducks. Nick Bonino and Teemu Selanne scored power-play goals for Anaheim, and Francois Beauchemin added an empty-netter, as they picked…
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Red Wings’ youthful defense ready for playoffs
By Michael Caples – When the Red Wings start the 2013 NHL playoffs tonight against Anaheim, it will mark 22nd consecutive season for the Winged Wheel to be on display during the postseason. Yet the Detroit roster will look a whole lot different than it did during the previous 21 appearances. Gone is former captain…
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MiHockey’s NHL playoff predictions
It’s that time of year – time for us to take a wild stab at trying to predict what will happen in one of the most unpredictable of events. Here are the playoff picks from MiHockey’s Darren Eliot, Michael Caples, and Mike Peck (part of the MiHockey sales team who just begged to be…
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Vellucci named Ontario Hockey League coach of the year
By Matt Mackinder – The game of hockey may change seemingly on a yearly basis, but to ask Mike Vellucci to change his coaching style is something he’s never had to do – and his track record behind the bench of the Plymouth Whalers speaks for itself. On Tuesday, Vellucci was named the Matt…
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Brian Rolston announces his retirement after 17 NHL seasons
By Michael Caples – One of Michigan’s best is hanging up his skates. Brian Rolston, a native of Flint, Mich., formally announced his retirement from professional hockey today after 17 NHL seasons. Rolston, who played two seasons at Lake Superior State before moving onto the professional ranks, skated in 1,256 career NHL games, and recorded…
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Shaved Ice – April 30
It all starts tonight. After their big win Saturday night against Dallas, the Red Wings secured their spot in the 2013 NHL Playoffs. Those playoffs begin tonight, with the Red Wings taking on a familiar foe in the Anaheim Ducks. Here’s a look at the schedule (the Hockeytown faithful are going to be a tired…
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Shaved Ice – April 29
Playoff hockey in the D. They did it. The Red Wings managed to increase their consecutive playoff appearance streak to 22 seasons after beating the Stars Saturday night in Dallas. Detroit’s four-for-four performance in the final week also moved them out of the No. 8 spot and into the seventh, which means they will take…
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Team USA comes up short in U-18 World Championship gold-medal game
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By Michael Caples – Team USA dominated the shot chart in their gold-medal game against Canada in the International Ice Hockey Federation Under-18 Men’s World Championship today. But unfortunately for the Americans, sometimes more shots don’t mean more goals. Canada beat their main rivals 3-2 at the Bolshoy Ice Dome in Sochi, despite Team USA…
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Red Wings beat Stars to clinch 22nd straight playoff appearance
By Michael Caples – It took a whole lot longer than it normally does. But Saturday evening in Dallas, Detroit clinched their spot in the NHL playoffs. In the final game of the regular season, the Red Wings beat the Stars 3-0 to increase their playoff appearance streak to 22 straight seasons. Captain Henrik…
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Trouba, Palushaj join Team USA for World Championship
By Michael Caples – Team USA announced three more additions to their World Championship roster, and two of them are former Wolverines. Livonia native Aaron Palushaj and Rochester native Jacob Trouba, both University of Michigan products, were named to the American team that will compete in the upcoming 2013 International Ice Hockey Federation Men’s World…