Category: For Parents
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Brother Rice, U of D Jesuit continuing Ice Bucket Challenge tradition, raise $9,000 for battle against ALS
In the spring of 2015, the Brother Rice and U of D Jesuit hockey programs got in on the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge in a big way, joining together at center ice after their game to take turns dumping water on each other. It was a remarkable moment, as both teams – just moments after…
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Public visitation for Mike Ilitch to be held on Wednesday; memorial display at Comerica Park starts Monday
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By @MichaelCaples – The Ilitch family announced tonight the details in which people can pay their respects to the late Mike Ilitch. There will be a public memorial display at Comerica Park starting tomorrow at 1 p.m., and there will be a public visitation at the Fox Theatre Grand Lobby on Wednesday. “To everyone who…
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Western Michigan alum, beloved referee Dave Rue passes away
By @StefanKubus – Following a battle with lung cancer, Dave Rue has passed away at the age of 54. Rue is a former Western Michigan player – from 1980-83 – and a well-respected hockey official in the West Michigan area. He was most recently known for mentoring young hockey players and aspiring referees. Per Fox…
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NMU goaltender Atte Tolvanen ties NCAA record with fifth straight shutout
By @MichaelCaples – Atte Tolvanen’s placing himself firmly in the goaltending record books for the NCAA. The Northern Michigan netminder recorded his fifth straight shutout tonight with a 2-0 victory over Alaska. In a performance that featured a career-high 48 saves for the native of Vihti, Finland, Tolvanen tied Lake Superior State’s Blaine Lacher…
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Michigan State beats Michigan 4-1 Saturday night at Yost (with photos)
By @MichaelCaples – ANN ARBOR – John Lethemon picked a good time to record his first NCAA victory for Michigan State. The Spartans’ freshman goaltender played 59:51 worth of shutout hockey Saturday night in Ann Arbor, guiding his team to a 4-1 victory over rival Michigan. Rhett Holland, Zach Osburn, Taro Hirose and Mason…
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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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2017 NAHL Top Prospects Tournament rosters announced
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By @MichaelCaples – The North American Hockey League announced today its rosters for the upcoming 2017 NAHL Top Prospects Tournament, which will be held in Plymouth from Feb. 27-28. The teams are a collection of the best NAHL players still seeking Division 1 college hockey commitments, while the NAHL Selects Team is a roster…