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PHOTOS: Red Wings beat Avs at The Joe
The Colorado Avalanche made one final appearance at Joe Louis Arena Saturday afternoon, and the Red Wings made sure to defend their home ice. Thanks to two goals from Tomas Tatar, as well as tallies from Justin Abdelkader, Dylan Larkin and Gustav Nyquist, the Red Wings won the final showdown between the two rivals at…
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USA Hockey makes statement on National Team issues, remains “committed to having the players that were selected” represent USA; women’s team responds
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By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey issued a new statement/document Friday evening to address many of the issues surrounding the on-going dialogue with the representatives of the U.S. Women’s National Team. “We remain committed to having the players that were selected to represent the U.S. in the upcoming women’s world championship to be the players that…
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Wolverines fall to Nittany Lions at Big Ten Tournament
By @MichaelCaples – DETROIT – After their first weekend sweep of the season, the Michigan Wolverines rolled into Joe Louis Arena with a little momentum Thursday night. It didn’t last long. Not when the Nittany Lions were looking for some revenge. Less than a week after losing two straight games at Yost Ice Arena, Penn…
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Buckeyes top Spartans in Big Ten Tournament opener
By @MichaelCaples – DETROIT – After falling behind early, the Spartans stormed back to take a 3-2 lead in the first period. One-goal leads are hard to sit on for 40 minutes. Northville native Brendan Kearney tied the game up for the Buckeyes in the second period, and then Ohio State lit the lamp three…
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Red Wings recall Brian Lashoff from Grand Rapids
By @StefanKubus – The Detroit Red Wings announced Thursday that they’ve recalled defenseman Brian Lashoff from Grand Rapids. Lashoff, 26, has skated in five games this season for Detroit, collecting no points and a minus-3 rating. In 47 games with the Griffins, the New York native has totaled ten points and 26 penalty minutes. Lashoff…
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Charles Williams named top-ten finalist for Hobey Baker Award
By @StefanKubus – The top ten finalists for college hockey’s most prestigious individual award were named Wednesday. Canisius senior goaltender and Canton native Charles Williams was named a Hobey Baker Award finalist, the lone Michigan representative on the list. Williams, already named a Mike Richter Award (top goaltender) semifinalist, has posted a 19-6-5 record this…
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USA Hockey issues statement in response to U.S. Women’s National Team
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By @MichaelCaples – Earlier today, members of the U.S. Women’s National Team dropped a bombshell just a week before training camp for Women’s Worlds, announcing that they would be boycotting the tournament in Plymouth if USA Hockey did not adhere to their requests. MORE: Hilary Knight, other players announce U.S. women may not partake in…
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Red Wings to hold hockey equipment drive for Jack Adams Arena before Saturday’s game vs. Avs
By @MichaelCaples – On Saturday, the Red Wings will be helping celebrate NHL Green Week by holding a collection drive outside The Joe for new or gently-used hockey equipment. The Wings will be donating the gear to youth hockey programs at Jack Adams Memorial Arena in Detroit. A regulation-sized hockey net featuring green goal posts…
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Actress and Michigan native Kristen Bell says the Red Wings were ‘gods’ to her growing up
By @MichaelCaples – Fun pop culture moment for the Hockeytown faithful today, as actress and Michigan native Kristen Bell reflected on her days as a die-hard Red Wings fan. Who hasn’t worn a pin that says ‘Mrs. Osgood’ on it? During an interview on “The Rich Eisen Show” yesterday, Bell – a Huntington Woods native…
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Hilary Knight, other players announce U.S. women may not partake in World Championship in Plymouth
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By @MichaelCaples – Hilary Knight and other members of the U.S. Women’s National Team are announcing on Twitter this morning that they will not take part in the World Championship in Plymouth due to “stalled negotiations over fair wages and support from USA Hockey.” Full tweet from Knight below: US WNT will not play…