Category: For Fans
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Shaved Ice – November 7
Welcome to a Wednesday edition of Shaved Ice. The Griffins are currently taking on the Milwaukee Admirals in their 12th annual matinee game. MiHockey writer Pat Evans is inside Van Andel, meaning we’ll have some coverage of the game coming up later today. The Griffins expected over 5,000 students to be visiting today – now that’s…
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U.S. off to a strong start at U-18 Four Nations Cup in Ann Arbor
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By Matt Slovin – The United States Under-18 team’s Four Nations Cup campaign got off to a successful start on Tuesday night as the Americans knocked off Finland, 3-1, at the Ann Arbor Ice Cube. “It was important for us to start this tournament off on the right foot, especially as the host country”, said…
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Shaved Ice – November 6
Happy Election Day! Hope you all voted (if you’re old enough, of course). Hockey-playing Uncle Sam has one question for you… Matt DeBlouw is today’s Michi-gamer after an outstanding weekend performance. See what he did right here. Congrats to the Grosse Pointe Bulldogs for capturing the Bantam AAA Major title at the Bauer Invite over…
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Jurco finding his ‘Sea’ legs in Grand Rapids
By Kyle Kujawa – To say that Grand Rapids Griffins forward Tomas Jurco had a successful junior career would be a massive understatement. From a statistical standpoint, Jurco flourished. He scored over 25 goals in all three of his seasons with the QMJHL’s Saint John Sea Dogs and went off for 97 combined points between…
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Winter Classic cancellation a crushing blow to Detroit, and to the players as well
By Dave Waddell – The National Hockey League executed the classic kill Nov. 2, ensuring a winter of discontent among Detroit Red Wing and Toronto Maple Leaf fans. In a short written statement announcing the cancellation of the Winter Classic, NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly removed any doubt the game schedule for Jan. 1 at…
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Shaved Ice – November 5
Welcome back to the work week, everyone. Don’t forget to vote tomorrow! Western Michigan and Notre Dame treated college hockey fans to a Sunday night battle yesterday, but it didn’t go too well for the Broncos – they lost 4-0 to the Fighting Irish in South Bend. Here’s a look at how the Michigan-based NCAA…
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Saturday college recaps: Spartans, Wildcats, Lakers post wins
Here’s a look at how the Michigan-based NCAA D1 teams fared last night. Spartans post six on Falcons Michigan State was shut out by Bowling Green on Friday night in East Lansing. Saturday, however, was a different story all together. The Spartans ended up splitting the series after a 6-1 win Saturday night in Ohio.…
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Wolverines fall to Wildcats Saturday night
By Matt Slovin – MARQUETTE — The Michigan hockey team just wrapped up its season series with Northern Michigan with a 4-3 loss on Saturday night at the Berry Events Center. It also might have finished its last regular-season contest against the Wildcats for quite some time, as Northern Michigan will be joining the Western…
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Friday college recaps: Big wins for Michigan, Ferris State and Western
A look around the NCAA scene for our Michigan-based teams… Wolverines complete late comeback, win shootout Captain A.J. Treais is expected to lead the Wolverines both on and off the ice, but it’s been his ability to find the back of the net that’s really making the difference for Michigan early in the season. The…