Category: For Players
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Western Michigan’s Iacopelli, Gorsuch named NCHC players of the week
By @MichaelCaples – Two Western Michigan players have cracked this week’s NCHC players of the week list. Forward Matheson Iacopelli was named the conference’s offensive player of the week, while Trevor Gorsuch took the goaltending honors. Iacopelli, a Brownstown native, had the best weekend of his NCAA career over the last few days, racking…
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Jacob Trouba re-signs with Jets on two-year deal
By @StefanKubus – The Jacob Trouba saga has come to an end. The budding Trouba, formerly a restricted free agent without a contract, signed with his Winnipeg Jets for two years at an average annual value of $3 million per season. Jacob Trouba is re-signing in Winnipeg. Hearing two years, $3M AAV. —…
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Robbie Beydoun named USHL goaltender of the week (again)
By @MichaelCaples – The hockey season is barely into November, but Robbie Beydoun already has multiple weekly awards from the USHL. The Plymouth native was named the USHL’s goaltender of the week today, his second time receiving the award in the 2016-17 season. Beydoun posted a shutout – the third of his season –…
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Blackhawks sign DeBrincat to entry-level contract
By @StefanKubus – The Chicago Blackhawks have signed one of their promising prospects, and he’s a Michigan native, too. On Monday, the Hawks announced that they’ve inked Farmington Hills native and Victory Honda alum Alex DeBrincat to a three-year, entry-level deal. DeBrincat, a member of the OHL’s Erie Otters, was Chicago’s second-round draft pick…
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Olympia Entertainment announces Little Caesars Arena VIP Fan Access contest
By @StefanKubus – With a year to go until Little Caesars Arena opens, fans won’t have to wait quite as long to get a sneak peek. Olympia Entertainment and the Detroit Red Wings announced Monday a VIP Fan Access contest in which 12 people (and a guest) can win the chance to tour the…
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College hockey recap (week of Oct. 31-Nov. 6)
By Jonathan Cochran – Here’s how the Michigan schools fared in NCAA D-I action this past weekend. Lockwood leads Michigan to victory over Arizona State Michigan defeated Arizona State on the road 4-1 on Friday. Picking up his first win of the season, Zach Nagelvoort stopped 31 shots on goal for the Wolverines. The game…
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Red Wings recall Tyler Bertuzzi, place Thomas Vanek on long-term IR
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By @MichaelCaples – The Detroit Red Wings announced today that a top prospect will be joining the team. The Wings have recalled left wing Tyler Bertuzzi from Grand Rapids, while placing Thomas Vanek on long-term injured reserve. Bertuzzi, 21, has four points in nine AHL games this year; he had 30 in 71 games…
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Red Wings drop fifth straight in tight battle with Oilers at Joe Louis Arena
By @StefanKubus – DETROIT – In an era where parity is at an all-time high, the Red Wings have lost by the slimmest of margins lately, margins that head coach Jeff Blashill said they need to turn in their favor. Led by Ryan Nugent-Hopkins’ game-winning, power-play goal and a 21-save win from Jonas Gustavsson,…
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PHOTOS: NTDP U18 Team wins Five Nations with victory over Finland
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With a 3-2 victory over Finland, USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program Under-18 Team secured a tournament championship at the Under-18 Five Nations on their home ice. Check out MiHockey’s photos from the title-clinching game. (Photos by Andie Wojciak/MiHockey)
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PHOTOS: Michigan Tech posts Saturday night win against Michigan State
After a 3-2 overtime loss on Friday, Michigan Tech found some revenge against Michigan State, posting a 5-1 victory in East Lansing Saturday night. Check out our photos from the game. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)