Category: For Fans
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Happy birthday, Mr. Hockey!
To celebrate Gordie Howe’s 84th birthday, we re-share Kevin Allen’s take on why Mr. Hockey is the best player to ever dress for the Detroit Red Wings. This article, originally posted on Oct. 20, 2011, is a tremendous take on what Howe has meant to hockey in Michigan, and beyond. By Kevin Allen – Gordie…
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An unforgettable experience for Shawn Hunwick
By Rob Mixer – COLUMBUS, Ohio – Shawn Hunwick didn’t need to be reminded that any opportunity to continue his hockey career should not be taken for granted. And though that was not the first thought buzzing through his head when he heard from the Blue Jackets this afternoon, there wasn’t much that could…
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Wolverines season wrap-up
By Matt Slovin – ANN ARBOR – Should I stay or should I go? More than just an 80’s rock song, it’s a question that numerous members of the Michigan hockey team are asking themselves now that the season has come to a close. And if you’re anything like sophomore defenseman Mac Bennett, dubbed by…
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Red Wings post 7-2 rout of Blue Jackets, clinch playoff spot
By Michael Caples – DETROIT – When Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believing” starts to play at Joe Louis Arena, it usually means the Red Wings have another win all wrapped up. Tonight, the power ballad played at the 10:09 mark of the first period. The Red Wings were already up 4-0, so the in-arena DJ must…
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MSU captain Torey Krug announces deal with Bruins
By Michael Caples – EAST LANSING – Since he started playing hockey in metro Detroit, Torey Krug always heard about how he was too small to make a career out of the game he loves. Today, the 5-foot-9-inch defenseman proved all of the doubters wrong. At a press conference held at Munn Ice Arena Sunday…
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Bulldogs heading to their first Frozen Four
By Stefan Kubus – The Ferris State Bulldogs’ fate rested in the hands of their third period special teams. And did they ever serve them well. The Bulldogs – propelled by a relentless penalty kill – hung on to defeat the Cornell Big Red 2-1 in the Northeast regional final, sending them to their first…
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MiHockey’s NCAA bracket predictions
MiHockey’s Darren Eliot and Michael Caples attempted the (almost) impossible this week, drawing out an NCAA Tournament bracket and picking their winners. DE used red, while MCC used green. In case you can’t read their whiteboard writing, we’ve attached their brackets below. And in case you want to cut to the chase and see who…
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Ovi, Caps’ three-goal first too much for Wings
By Michael Caples – DETROIT – As the old saying goes, “close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades.” The Red Wings fell behind early to the Washington Capitals Monday night, only to make a bid at a late comeback. But when the final buzzer sounded at Joe Louis Arena, the scoreboard still read 5-3…
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Four Michigan schools selected for NCAA tourney leads nation
Sixteen schools were selected to participate in the NCAA Tournament today, and four of them call our state home. Michigan leads the nation in the amount of NCAA schools heading to this year’s tournament. Here’s a look at what Michigan, Michigan State, Ferris State, and Western Michigan will face in the first round. Midwest Region…
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Broncos capture first CCHA title since 1986
By Brian Kalisher – DETROIT – Andy Murray said he was at a loss for words at his post-game press conference. When you lead a team to their first CCHA Tournament championship since 1986, in your first season at the helm, it’s an understandable circumstance. Western Michigan defeated perennial powerhouse Michigan 3-2 to capture the…