Category: For Players
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VIDEO: Mike Babcock talks to media in first return to Joe Louis Arena
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Former Red Wings head coach Mike Babcock returned to Joe Louis Arena Friday for his Toronto Maple Leafs’ preseason contest against Detroit. It was the first time he has been back to coach on the Toronto bench. He spoke to the media ahead of the game.
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Alex DeBrincat sets Erie Otters single-game goal record with five Thursday night
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By @MichaelCaples – Heading into the 2015-16 OHL season, there was some talk about whether Alex DeBrincat could have the same kind of offensive impact for his Erie Otters club without Connor McDavid. The Farmington Hills native made a big statement about that on Thursday night. DeBrincat scored five goals in a 6-1 win…
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Red Wings announce a lower leg injury for Danny DeKeyser
UPDATE – Oct. 2, 2015: Ken Holland has announced that DeKeyser is out three to four weeks with a sprained ligament in his left foot. INJURY UPDATE: Per Ken Holland; Danny DeKeyser will miss 3-4 weeks with a sprained ligament in his left foot. #RedWings — Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) October 2, 2015…
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Red Wings prospect, Firebirds defenseman Saarijarvi adjusting well to OHL
By @StefanKubus – If he wasn’t patrolling the Flint Firebirds’ blue line, Vili Saarijarvi said he would likely be a firefighter or policeman. Why? Because he likes to “help people and things where you can be in the action all the time.” Saarijarvi, an 18-year-old Finnish prospect of the Detroit Red Wings, is certainly…
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VIDEO: MSU coach Tom Anastos talks about the 2015-16 season
Michigan State Spartans coach Tom Anastos talks about the upcoming 2015-16 Big Ten season for his hockey program.
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Michigan to host four 2017 USA Hockey National Championships
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By @MichaelCaples – In 2017, there will be plenty of elite youth hockey teams coming through the Mitten State. USA Hockey has announced the 2017 Toyota-USAH National Championship locations, and four of them will be in Michigan. The Honeybaked Hockey Club will be hosting Girls Tier I and Women’s A, B and C national championship…
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Hildebrand and the Spartans ready for 2015-16
By @MichaelCaples – Last year, Michigan State was fighting for first place in the Big Ten in the final week of the season. With the reigning Big Ten Player of the Year returning between the pipes, the Spartans expect to be in the mix once again for 2015-16. Jake Hildebrand comes back for his…
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MAG: Zetterberg’s time to lead the Red Wings
In the latest issue of the mag – our pro preview – we discuss the importance of Henrik Zetterberg’s leadership, as the Red Wings’ captain prepares for a season with a brand-new coach and plenty of new faces. Check it out by clicking here or clicking on the image below.
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MAG: Kalamazoo Wings look to make some noise in the ECHL in 2015-16
In the latest issue of MiHockeyMag, we preview the upcoming 2015-16 ECHL season for the Kalamazoo Wings. Check it out by clicking here or clicking on the image below.
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Grand Rapids-based Kickstarter wants to change youth hockey sticks
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By @MichaelCaples – A Kickstarter campaign launched today from a company based out of Grand Rapids. Their goal? Offer hockey sticks sized correctly for youth players. Twig Hockey Company has launched their ‘Junior Twig’ stick, designed with the teeny-tiny hockey player in mind. With flexes of 20, 30 or 40, and a smaller stick…