Category: For Fans
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Recruiting: Philippe Lapointe commits to Michigan
By @MichaelCaples – The University of Michigan hockey program has picked up one of its first high-profile recruits since Mel Pearson replaced Red Berenson. The most-recent commit has a last name very familiar to the Michigan hockey audience, too. Philippe Lapointe, son of former Red Wing Martin Lapointe, announced on Father’s Day that he has…
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A look at the Red Wings’ expansion draft ‘available players’ list
By @MichaelCaples – Petr Mrazek is available to be claimed by the Las Vegas Golden Knights. Red Wings general manager Ken Holland was forced to decide between which of the Red Wings’ two goaltenders to expose in the NHL Expansion Draft process – Mrazek or Jimmy Howard – and he opted for the 25-year-old Czech…
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Michigan names on the ‘available list’ for the NHL Expansion Draft
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By @MichaelCaples – The NHL released its expansion draft protected lists today, as well as all the players on the ‘available list’ for the Las Vegas Golden Knights as they construct their first roster in franchise history. Here are the Michigan names (and a few former Red Wings) appearing in the ‘available’ column that…
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Red Wings’ protected list for expansion draft announced
By @MichaelCaples – With the addition of the Las Vegas Golden Knights franchise, the 2017 offseason is a unique one for the NHL member clubs. Today, all of the NHL clubs’ protected lists were announced for the upcoming NHL Expansion Draft, as the Golden Knights prepare to fill an empty locker room by selecting players…
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Red Wings’ new jerseys start coming into focus with teases from Adidas
By @MichaelCaples – The Adidas logo has arrived for the hockey world. Over the last few days, the new jersey provider for the NHL has been releasing sneak peeks through social media – both through the Adidas’ account and through NHL team accounts. Here’s the latest from the Red Wings’ Twitter account, which shows how…
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Jared Coreau personifies determination in Calder Cup championship win
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By @StefanKubus – GRAND RAPIDS – On Tuesday morning, three days removed from being pulled in a 5-1 loss, Jared Coreau set out to prove he could get the job done. By the end of the night, it was mission accomplished for the Northern Michigan alum. Coreau successfully backstopped Grand Rapids to a Calder…
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NMU names hockey rink in Rick Comley’s honor
By @MichaelCaples – When the ice goes in at the Berry Events Center, it will have a new name. Northern Michigan announced today that the Wildcats will now skate on the “Rick Comley Rink” in honor of the program’s longtime head coach. Comley assembled a 538-429-68 record at NMU, with regular-season titles in the…
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Marcus Gretz signs with Firebirds
By @MichaelCaples – The Flint Firebirds made it official today – the OHL franchise has signed Marcus Gretz. The Macomb native and Belle Tire blueliner was a second-round pick by the Firebirds in the 2017 OHL Priority Selection in April. “Flint has what it takes to get players to the next level, I trust everybody…
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Buffalo to host sixth annual CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game
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By @MichaelCaples – The AAPG’s going back to Buffalo. On Sept. 21, the KeyBank Center will serve as host for the sixth annual CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game. The AAPG serves as a kick-off event for the U.S. players entering their NHL Draft-eligible season; the event is scouted heavily by NHL franchises. “We’re excited…
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PHOTOS: Grand Rapids Griffins win Calder Cup
On June 13, the Grand Rapids Griffins secured the 2017 AHL Calder Cup championship with a 4-3 come-from-behind victory over the Syracuse Crunch. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey) NEW set Original post