Category: For Fans
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“The kids got a sense of the spirit of hockey in Michigan”
The following story was e-mailed to us by Aaron Ellenbogen, a coach with the Orchard Lake Pirates ‘02 team. Read about a moving act in youth hockey, made even more special that it happened on Warrior Hockey Day in Michigan. “Hockey Day in Michigan came and went this past weekend, and there are undoubtedly many…
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Kids experience hockey for first time on Hockey Day
By Brian Kalisher – FARMINGTON HILLS – The Warrior Hockey Day in Michigan celebration not only gave people living in the Mitten a chance to enjoy the game they love, it also provided quality learning opportunities for youngsters taking their first steps on the ice. Like many other rinks across the state, Suburban Ice –…
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Miller, third line help Red Wings post another home win
By Michael Caples – DETROIT – At this point, it seems to be a routine. The Red Wings posted a 3-2 win over San Jose Sunday afternoon at Joe Louis Arena, marking their 23rd consecutive win on home ice. Game after game, the Wings continue to build on their new NHL record. “It’s pretty amazing,”…
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CC tops St. Mary’s in Catholic League championship at the Joe
By Brian Kalisher – DETROIT – The Catholic High School League championship game was held at Joe Louis Arena Saturday night for the first time ever, capping off 24 hours of hockey at JLA for the annual Warrior Hockey Day in Michigan celebration. Catholic Central beat Orchard Lake St. Mary’s 5-3 to clinch their fifth…
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Palmisano posts shutout on MSU Senior Night
EAST LANSING – Drew Palmisano said that when he looks back at all of his memories of Munn Ice Arena, this one will be 1A. (1B is beating the University of Michigan, for those unfamiliar with hockey in these parts.) Palmisano posted a 27-save shutout on Senior Night in East Lansing during Hockey Day in…
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Treais saves Senior Night for Wolverines
By Bob Miller – ANN ARBOR – Northern Michigan deserved better Saturday night against Michigan at Yost Arena. The Wildcats made the long trip from their Upper Peninsula haunts and played the Wolverines nearly even for two straight nights. For the second straight night Saturday, though, Michigan managed late-game heroics, on this night in the…
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Last-second play means 22 straight wins at the Joe
By Michael Caples – DETROIT – Pavel Datsyuk said he wasn’t surprised about the pass he received from Henrik Zetterberg with only seconds remaining in regulation. Pavel Datsyuk is, like almost everything else he does hockey-wise, in the minority. A game that seemed destined for overtime changed in a heartbeat, when Nicklas Lidstrom’s behind-the-back pass…
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Shaved Ice – Feb. 15
Hello, everyone. Quick hits Rumor has it that the Red Wings won a big game last night. Detroit posted a 3-1 win over the Dallas Stars, which gave them their 21st consecutive home win – a new NHL record. Hopefully you’ve heard all this before, but you should follow that earlier link to my article…
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History in Hockeytown: Red Wings post 21 straight home wins
By Michael Caples – DETROIT – Two nights ago at Joe Louis Arena fans were kept on the edge of their seats until the final buzzer sounded to confirm that the Red Wings had tied a league record. Tonight, however, they broke the record in convincing fashion. Goals from Henrik Zetterberg and Brad Stuart in…