Category: For Fans
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Michi-gamer: Pride of the Mitten (Week of Jan. 14)
Welcome to another season of MiHockey’s Michi-gamer, now powered by Bauer Hockey. We take great pride in our homegrown talent. Whether they grew up in the Mitten or we welcomed them here for college or juniors, they are our own. They represent the best place in the world for hockey. Every night, we’ll keep an…
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Photo gallery: The Wings return to The Joe
On Thursday, the Red Wings were finally able to skate at Joe Louis Arena for the first time since the conclusion of the lockout. Here is our photo gallery from their 7 p.m. practice, designed to both get them prepared for skating at night for their upcoming season, and to allow fans to come watch,…
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Plenty of Michigan connections on AHL All-Star rosters
The American Hockey League announced the rosters for the 2013 AHL All-Star Classic, which will be held Jan. 27-28 at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence, R.I., today. Plenty of Michigan connections cracked the list, including Grand Rapids Griffins stars Gustav Nyquist, Petr Mrazek, and Michigan native Chad Billins. 2013 AHL All-Stars – Western Conference…
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Shaved Ice – Jan. 17
Happy Thursday, everyone. Tonight the Red Wings host a special 7 p.m. practice at Joe Louis Arena, with an open skate held for the fans at the conclusion of the event. Are you going down to the Joe? We are. Last night Plymouth Whalers forward Ryan Hartman caught the attention of another top prospect at…
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Shaved Ice – Jan. 16
Captain Zetterberg, ladies and gentlemen. Yesterday was a special day for Hockeytown, as Henrik Zetterberg was officially announced as the successor to Nick Lidstrom as leader of the Red Wings (our photo gallery is here). Ken Holland said that he told Zetterberg the news over a round of golf during the summer, and acknowledged that…
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Compuware ‘sold out’ for Red Wings’ Red and White Game
By Michael Caples – PLYMOUTH – Compuware Ice Arena in Plymouth may not hold as many people as Joe Louis Arena. But judging by the parking lot problems, it’s safe to expect that there will be a whole lot of fans in attendance for the Red Wings’ home opener on Jan. 22. The Red Wings…
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Photo gallery: Henrik Zetterberg officially named captain of the Detroit Red Wings
Ken Holland formally announced that Henrik Zetterberg had been named the new captain of the Detroit Red Wings before the team’s Red and White Game at Compuware Ice Arena in Plymouth on Jan. 15. “When you drafting players, it’s a little bit of a crapshoot,” said Holland, when asked if he knew Zetterberg was captain…
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Photo gallery: Red Wings host ‘Red and White Game’ at Compuware
The Detroit Red Wings concluded their training camp skates at Compuware Ice Arena in Plymouth Tuesday night, hosting a ‘Red and White’ team scrimmage in front of more than 4,000 fans. (All photos by Tom Turrill/MiHockey)
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Checking in with Michigan alum Mike Knuble
By Matt Slovin – PLYMOUTH — At 40 years old, nothing that gets thrown Mike Knuble’s way is going to come as much of a surprise, including a potential second stint during a shortened season in Hockeytown. So when the Red Wings came calling with a tryout invitation to training camp, the East Kentwood High…