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By Stefan Kubus – Heading into last weekend’s series against Alaska in Fairbanks, Michigan State head coach Tom Anastos said the initial plan between the pipes was to play junior Will Yanakeff Friday night and freshman Jake Hildebrand Saturday night due to the demanding venture to Fairbanks. This past weekend, the Spartans split with Alaska…

Shaved Ice – Feb. 26

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Tuesday edition of Shaved Ice. More and more is coming out about the proposed NHL realignment, with Detroit moving to the “East”. ESPN’s Pierre LeBrun has reported that he obtained a copy of a league memo which outlines the proposed conference changes. It was originally reported by CBC’s Elliotte Friedman on Saturday. As a refresher,…

Griffins’ Mitch Callahan sees career longevity in new role

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By Kyle Kujawa – At a glance, it’s not too hard to figure out what Grand Rapids Griffins winger Mitch Callahan brings to the table. Between the wavy, messy hairdo, the missing front tooth that can be noticed any time he grins, and the lighthearted and laid-back attitude, it’s clear he’s dropped the gloves for…

Lumberjacks’ Tiffels commits to Western Michigan, cite’s Murray’s ability to speak German

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By Michael Caples – You never know when that second language might come in handy. For Andy Murray, it may have just helped him snag a top-tier recruit for his Western Michigan hockey program. The Muskegon Lumberjacks recently announced that forward Frederik Tiffels has committed to play for Murray and the Broncos at the conclusion…

CCHA Players of the Week – Feb. 25

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The Central Collegiate Hockey Association announced their players of the week today, with plenty of Michigan connections cracking the list. Wolverines sophomore forward Alex Guptill was named the league’s offensive player of the week, while Spartans goaltender Will Yanakeff took home the goaltender of the week nod. Miami forward Riley Barber, a Livonia native, was…

Plymouth’s Michael Whaley plays game with father’s inspiration

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By Matt Mackinder – Hockey players, like most athletes, learn at an early age how to channel all their focus on the ice and not let off-ice distractions hamper their game. That said, there are extreme exceptions. Take Plymouth Whalers’ veteran forward Michael Whaley, who, after being acquired from Windsor at the 2011 Ontario Hockey…

Shaved Ice – Feb. 25

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Big weekend for the #RedWings. Well we spent the majority of our weekend at Joe Louis Arena, and it proved to be worthwhile visits on Saturday and Sunday. The Red Wings ended a five-game losing streak by beginning what might be a new winning streak. On Saturday, Jimmy Howard and the Wings shut out the…

Photo gallery: Red Wings 8, Canucks 3

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Check out MiHockey’s photo gallery from the Red Wings’ 8-3 win over Vancouver Sunday night at Joe Louis Arena. Plus, check out our recap from the game right here. If you can’t see the gallery, follow this link to view the images through the MiHockey Flickr account. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)

Red Wings post eight on Luongo, Canucks for back-to-back wins

Feb 24, 2013

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