Category: For Players
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Red Wings first-round pick Svechnikov talks about his whirlwind introduction to Hockeytown
By Nick Barnowski – TRAVERSE CITY – Life has been anything but calm for Evgeny Svechnikov the last two weeks. The 18-year-old was drafted 19th overall by the Red Wings at last month’s NHL Draft in Florida. He got his first taste of life in Hockeytown last Thursday, touring Joe Louis Arena and taking…
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Red Wings sign draft choice Vili Saarijarvi, who is expected to play for Flint Firebirds
By @MichaelCaples – TRAVERSE CITY – One of Detroit’s 2015 draft picks might be playing a lot closer to home than everybody thought. The Red Wings officially announced that they have signed third-round pick Vili Saarijarvi to a three-year, entry-level contract, and Jiri Fischer said there’s a good chance the Finland native will be…
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Michigan natives with development camp invites get rare opportunity with Red Wings
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By @MichaelCaples – TRAVERSE CITY – Dylan Larkin may be the homegrown budding star for the Detroit Red Wings, but he’s not the only Michigan native skating at the team’s development camp this week. The Wings invited a collection of local products to their annual prospects development camp in Traverse City, giving a select…
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PHOTOS: Red Wings start prospects development camp in Traverse City
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July 3 marked the first day of the Red Wings’ annual prospects development camp in Traverse City. Our first batch of photos are below – stay tuned for more coverage and images throughout the duration of the camp. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey) MORE: VIDEO: Hear from Dylan Larkin, Adam Lidstrom and more | Holland, Blashill…
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USA Hockey announces U.S. Under-18 Select Team roster
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By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey announced the players selected for the U.S. Under-18 Select Team today, formalizing the roster that will compete at the Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament in August. Of the 22-player roster, are Michigan natives. The U.S. Under-18 Select Team was selected based off participation from the Boys Select 17 Player Development Camp.…
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VIDEO: Hear from Dylan Larkin, Adam Lidstrom and more
Members of the Detroit organization and camp invites are heading to the Red Wings’ annual prospects development camp in Traverse City this weekend, but before leaving Joe Louis Arena, they stopped in to speak with members of the media. See their videos below. Dylan Larkin Tyler Bertuzzi Adam Lidstrom Anthony Mantha Evgeny Svechnikov Vili Saarijarvi
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Holland, Blashill talk on eve of Red Wings development camp
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By Nick Barnowski – DETROIT – Red Wings general manager Ken Holland and head coach Jeff Blashill spoke with the media Thursday morning at Joe Louis Arena, addressing the team’s free agent signings and the upcoming development camp in Traverse City. The Wings were able to sign two guys they had targeted heading into…
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VIDEO: Jeff Blashill talks about the signings of Green, Richards
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New Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill saw two players added to his roster yesterday; check out the video to hear what he had to say on Mike Green and Brad Richards (Ken Holland video added below, as well). MORE: Red Wings land two big roster additions in Mike Green and Brad Richards | Red Wings…
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Red Wings land two big roster additions in Mike Green and Brad Richards
By @MichaelCaples – Ken Holland got his guys. The Red Wings landed two players on the first day of free agency, and both could have a significant impact for the Original Six franchise. Detroit signed right-handed defenseman Mike Green to a three-year contract, while adding veteran forward Brad Richards with a single-year deal. “I think…
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Red Wings sign Brad Richards on first day of free agency
By @MichaelCaples – The Red Wings added one of the top free agents in Mike Green during the first afternoon of the free agency period. Apparently, they aren’t stopping with Green. Detroit has also added to their group of forwards, bringing in former Conn Smythe winner Brad Richards, according to both Ken Campbell of The…