Category: For Players
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Scenes from the Red Wings’ first home playoff game
The Detroit Red Wings hosted their first playoff game of the 2016 postseason Sunday night at Joe Louis Arena. Check out some of MiHockey’s photos from the pregame festivities, as the Wings celebrated their 25th consecutive playoff appearance. Also included is a look at the pregame show from inside The Joe. (Photos by MiHockey’s Michael…
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Red Wings fall to Lightning in Game 2
By @MichaelCaples – The good news is that the Red Wings return home for their next game. The bad news is that they trail the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0 in their best-of-seven series. On two third-period goals from Tyler Johnson, the Lightning recorded a 5-2 victory Friday night in Tampa Bay, assuming a commanding…
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Flint Firebirds owner Rolf Nilsen releases statement about OHL sanctions
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By @MichaelCaples – Flint Firebirds owner Rolf Nilsen has released a statement about the sanctions placed upon him and his OHL franchise by the major junior league. On April 6, the OHL suspended Nilsen for five seasons and assumed day-to-day operation of the Firebirds’ franchise. In his statement, Nilsen says he has accepted the…
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Michigan State announces 10-man recruiting class for 2016-17 season
By @MichaelCaples – With five more players officially added to their list of commitments for next season, Michigan State is planning on bringing in 10 new players for the Spartans’ upcoming 2016-17 campaign. MSU formally announced the addition of five new players today – Patrick Khodorenko (Walnut Creek, Calif./NTDP Under-18 Team), Logan Lambdin (Carleton,…
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Lerg: Medicine ball training drill
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Thanks to Mitch Korn – currently the goalie coach for the Washington Capitals – the medicine ball has become an efficient tool for goaltender training. In this video, I use a 15-pound medicine ball in order to work on my hip and hand rotation when recovering to a new position. If you are having…
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Josh Robinson wins ECHL goaltender of the year among Michigan-filled finalist list
By @MichaelCaples – Frankenmuth native Josh Robinson just added an impressive item to his hockey resume. The Michigan Tech alum is the ECHL’s goaltender of the year, the league announced today. Robinson, defending the crease for the Missouri Mavericks, posted a league-best 1.88 goals-against average this season – fourth best on the list of…
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Christian Krygier signs USHL tender with Lincoln Stars
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By @MichaelCaples – Todd Krygier is going to be coaching against his son next season. The USHL announced today that Christian Krygier, son of Muskegon Lumberjacks head coach Todd Krygier, has signed a league tender with the Lincoln Stars. “I wanted to take the next step in my career and Lincoln is a great…
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All eyes on Jimmy Howard as Red Wings begin playoffs
By Dave Waddell – It’s not usually a recipe for playoff success when you enter the first round still not sure about what version of your team will show up from game to game, who should be slotted where and even who should be your starting goaltender. Despite all that, the Detroit Red Wings…
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Michigan’s CCM Line named to USA Hockey’s World Championship roster
By @MichaelCaples – Michigan’s famed ‘CCM Line’ isn’t broken up just yet. USA Hockey has announced the first 13 players named to their roster for the upcoming IIHF World Championship roster, and the Wolverines’ trio of JT Compher, Kyle Connor and Tyler Motte all appear on the list. Between the three players, the CCM…
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NHL Central Scouting releases final rankings for 2016 draft
By @MichaelCaples – NHL Central Scouting has released its final rankings for the upcoming 2016 NHL Draft, and plenty of Michigan names appear on the list. North American skaters No. 9 – Clayton Keller – USA Hockey’s NTDP No. 10 – Kieffer Bellows – USA Hockey’s NTDP No. 14 – Max Jones –…