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Report: Red Wings ship Thomas Vanek to Florida
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By @StefanKubus – He was one of the biggest names rumored to move by Wednesday’s trade deadline, and now the Red Wings have officially traded Thomas Vanek. The Red Wings’ second-highest scorer this season has reportedly been dealt to the Florida Panthers for a third-round pick, per Elliotte Friedman. Vanek to FLA for a third-rounder. I…
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Red Wings call up Mitch Callahan
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By @MichaelCaples – The Red Wings announced this morning that they have called up forward Mitch Callahan from Grand Rapids. Callahan, 25, has played in 53 games with the Griffins this season, logging 36 points and 32 penalty minutes. A sixth-round pick of the Wings in 2009, Callahan made his NHL debut on March 25,…
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Red Wings trade Steve Ott to Montreal for draft pick
By @MichaelCaples – Steve Ott’s stay in Detroit has come to a close. The veteran forward – who signed with the Red Wings this past off-season – has been traded to Montreal in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2018 NHL Draft. Ott, 34, played in 34 games with the Wings this year (he…
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2017 MHSAA boys’ high school hockey playoffs: Day 1 scores
By @StefanKubus – The Michigan High School Athletic Association’s boys high school hockey playoffs began Monday at rinks across the state of Michigan. Check out the full schedule here for a look at all the regional action, as teams compete for a chance to represent their school in the state semifinals and finals at USA…
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Red Wings trade defenseman Brendan Smith to Rangers
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By @StefanKubus – The Red Wings have made their first big move as the NHL’s March 1 trade deadline approaches. Defenseman Brendan Smith, who was set to become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season, has been dealt to the New York Rangers for a pair of draft picks: a second-round…
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Wolverines’ Nagelvoort named B1G first star; Berry third
By @MichaelCaples – Zach Nagelvoort pitched a shutout against the hated Buckeyes on Saturday, and in doing so, earned first star of the week honors from the Big Ten. The senior goaltender for the Michigan Wolverines stopped 42 shots in afternoon affair with Ohio State in Columbus, leading his team to a 1-0 victory against…
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The 2017 MHSAA boys’ high school hockey playoffs begin today
By @StefanKubus – The Michigan High School Athletic Association’s boys high school hockey playoffs begin today at rinks across the state of Michigan. Check out the full schedule below for a look at all the regional action, as teams compete for a chance to represent their school in the state semifinals and finals at USA…
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Chasing The Dream: NAHL Top Prospects Tournament gives players ‘a shot’ in Plymouth
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A version of this article originally appeared in the February issue of MiHockeyMag. By Michael Caples – Often times, the tales of budding stars’ hockey journeys are romanticized and celebrated. Just three months ago, Zach Werenski graced the cover of MiHockeyMag, as we talked about how he made a trek through youth hockey, USA Hockey’s…
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2017 MAHA State Playoffs officially begin today
By @MichaelCaples – February 27 marks the official start date of the 2017 Michigan Amateur Hockey Association State Playoffs, as the Tier I girls’ tournaments get underway in Taylor. Check out the list below for all the dates for specific age groups and divisions (click to expand), as well as when the championship game for…
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Red Wings ink Nick Jensen to two-year extension
By @StefanKubus – Nick Jensen is staying in Detroit for the foreseeable future. The Red Wings re-signed the defenseman to a two-year contract extension Monday. The deal is reportedly worth $800,000 in 2017-18 and $825,000 in 2018-19. Jensen, 26, would have become an unrestricted free agent at the end of this season. He has posted…