Category: For Fans
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Jeff Blashill named new coach of the Griffins
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By Michael Caples – Sault Ste. Marie native Jeff Blashill is sprinting through the coaching ranks once again. The Red Wings announced via their official Twitter account today that Blashill, an assistant coach for Detroit, will be the new coach of their AHL affiliate in Grand Rapids. “I’m thrilled for the opportunity to be the…
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Shaved Ice – June 25
MiHockey editor Michael Caples here with you on a Monday that has plenty of Michigan hockey-related material to talk about. Quick hits We traveled to Pittsburgh this weekend to watch all the Michigan connections get drafted into hockey’s highest league. Being some of the first people to speak with players in the midst of what…
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NHL Draft: From “Mr. Hockey” to the Devils, Johnson comes full circle
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By Matt Mackinder – PITTSBURGH – This time last year, Ben Johnson was enjoying summer vacation after winning the state’s “Mr. Hockey” honors as a junior at Calumet High School and had just signed a free-agent deal with the Windsor Spitfires of the Ontario Hockey League. One year later, Johnson is an NHL draft pick,…
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NHL Draft: Surprise of a lifetime for Mackenzie MacEachern
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By Michael Caples – PITTSBURGH – A breakout season for Mackenzie MacEachern has continued into the summer. The 90 points he posted in 29 games drew national attention for the Brother Rice standout, making him both a top draft choice of the USHL’s Chicago Steel and a future Michigan State Spartan. And now, he’s also…
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NHL Draft: Di Giuseppe proud to become part of the Hurricanes
By Michael Caples – PITTSBURGH – During his post-draft interviews, Phil Di Giuseppe compared the NHL Draft to something you don’t normally hear associated with hockey. “It’s like a beauty contest,” the Wolverines forward said. “Obviously you want to go as high as possible, but I couldn’t be more happy with where I am now…
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NHL Draft: Wilson the latest Whalers product to go in 1st round
By Matt Mackinder – PITTSBURGH – Tom Wilson is as humble a hockey player as one would ever find. Get him on the ice and he’s one of the toughest and grittiest players around, but with an offensive touch that some feel will be NHL-ready in a few short years. Put all that together and…
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NHL Draft: Paterson grew up a Red Wings, Osgood fan
By Matt Mackinder – PITTSBURGH – Jake Paterson said he grew up a Detroit Red Wings’ fan, so to throw on the winged wheel jersey on June 23 at the NHL draft in Pittsburgh was a dream come true. “It’s a surreal experience, for sure,” said Paterson, a goalie for the Saginaw Spirit the Wings…
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2012 NHL Draft Day 1 Photo Gallery
A collection of photos from the first day of the 2012 NHL Draft at Pittsburgh’s Consol Energy Center.
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2012 NHL Draft Day 2 Photo Gallery
A collection of photos from the second day of the 2012 NHL Draft at Pittsburgh’s Consol Energy Center.
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NHL Draft: Rochester native Jacob Trouba picked 9th overall
By Michael Caples – PITTSBURGH – On June 22, Rochester native Jacob Trouba became the highest drafted Michigan-born player since David Legwand. Trouba, who has spent the last two seasons with the National Team Development Program in Ann Arbor, was selected 9th overall by the Winnipeg Jets during the first round of the 2012 NHL Draft…