Category: For Fans
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The hockey world mourns the loss of Detroit icon Mike Ilitch
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By @StefanKubus – The world lost a legendary figure Friday evening, as it was announced that Mike Ilitch had passed away. The longtime dedicated owner of the Detroit Red Wings, Detroit Tigers and a youth hockey advocate in Michigan was 87 years old. Whether it was current Red Wings players, those who played for him in the past, Michigan youth…
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Wolverines win final “Duel in the D” battle at The Joe with MSU (with photos)
By @MichaelCaples – DETROIT – In what could be their final showdown at Joe Louis Arena, the Wolverines and Spartans played for as long as possible. Then Michigan claimed the bragging rights. In the final “Duel in the D” game at Joe Louis Arena between the storied in-state rivals (they could still meet in…
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Red Wings owner, Little Caesars founder Mike Ilitch passes away at age 87
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By @MichaelCaples & @StefanKubus – DETROIT – Mike Ilitch, the owner of the Detroit Red Wings and a youth hockey advocate in the state of Michigan for decades, has passed away. He was 87. Ilitch, who bought the Red Wings for $8 million in 1982, also founded the Little Caesars pizza chain in Garden City,…
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Red Wings recall Jimmy Howard, place Jonathan Ericsson on long-term IR
By @StefanKubus – It seems the Detroit Red Wings are close to getting Jimmy Howard back from injury. Detroit announced a pair of roster moves Friday afternoon that saw Jimmy Howard recalled from Grand Rapids and defenseman Jonathan Ericsson placed on long-term injured reserve. Howard played in two games with Grand Rapids after being reassigned for…
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Watch: Jeff Lerg, J.P. LaFontaine perform on-ice duet to “Beauty and the Beast” song
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So, the Toledo Walleye are holding a “Beauty and the Beast” night on Saturday, and two of Michigan’s favorite hockey sons are helping with the promotions in just an absolutely awesome way. Check out the Walleye’s Facebook video of Livonia native Jeff Lerg and Oxford native J.P. LaFontaine performing an on-ice duet to a song…
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Recruiting: Cam Knuble commits to Michigan State
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By @MichaelCaples – Michigan State has landed a familiar name to the Michigan hockey audience. A Knuble is coming to East Lansing. Cam Knuble, son of former NHLer and current Grand Rapids Griffins assistant coach Mike Knuble, has committed to the Spartans. A Fox Motors 16U forward, the Grand Rapids native has recorded 29…
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Boys High School Hockey Players of the Week: Jan. 30-Feb. 5 (presented by Lawrence Tech Hockey)
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The Michigan High School Hockey Coaches’ Association and Lawrence Tech Hockey have teamed up to create players of the week and players of the month awards, and they have formed a selection committee to help with the process. Each week, the committee members will take the top nominated players by their respective coaches and high school…
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Jones’ OT winner lifts Columbus over Detroit in final clash at Joe Louis Arena
By @StefanKubus – Seth Jones’ overtime winner at the 3:22 mark of the extra frame gave his Columbus Blue Jackets a 3-2 win over Detroit in the teams’ final game on Joe Louis Arena ice Tuesday night. Cam Atkinson and Brandon Dubinsky also scored for Columbus, while Sergei Bobrovsky allowed two goals on 26 shots. Nick Jensen…
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Zach Werenski cherishes his final visit to Joe Louis Arena
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By @StefanKubus – Zach Werenski stayed at home with his parents Monday and had dinner with his grandparents. It’s not long ago that was routine for him. The 19-year-old defenseman is a native of Grosse Pointe Woods. He played his youth hockey right in Metro Detroit, his time with USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program was spent in Ann Arbor…
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PHOTOS: Michigan vs. Ohio State
Check out MiHockey’s photos from a Saturday night showdown between rivals Michigan and Ohio State at Yost Ice Arena in Ann Arbor. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)