Category: For Players
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Adam Krug named new coach of Adrian’s NCAA program
By @MichaelCaples – Adrian College has announced their new coach for the Bulldogs’ NCAA D3 program, and he’s a familiar name both to the school and the hockey community in Michigan. Adam Krug has been selected to replace Ron Fogarty, who was recently named the head coach at Princeton. Krug, an Adrian College alum, was…
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Dylan Larkin talks about the first day of Red Wings development camp
By Tom Mitsos – TRAVERSE CITY — The Detroit Red Wings haven’t been shy about drafting and signing homegrown talent. Justin Abdelkader, Danny DeKeyser and Luke Glendening are just a few names that were born in Michigan and have suited up for the Red Wings. The newest draftee, 2014 No. 15 overall pick Dylan Larkin,…
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MiHockey’s ‘The Shift’ with Chad McDonald
Welcome to MiHockey’s new feature ‘The Shift’ – hockey questions for hockey players. In each ‘The Shift’ feature, we take you through the mindset of today’s hockey player through a question-and-answer session, profiling players from the NHL all the way down to youth travel hockey. Our next featured player is Chad McDonald, a soon-to-be sophomore forward…
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2014 NHL Draft: Blackhawks traded up to get their hands on Matt Iacopelli
By Robert Bondy – Sitting in his living room with family around, it took a scream of joy from Matt Iacopelli’s aunt to realize a childhood dream had finally come true. More screaming and fireworks followed as Iacopelli and his family celebrated the Woodhaven native’s selection by the Chicago Blackhawks as the 83rd overall pick…
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2014 NHL Draft: Dakota Joshua found out via telephone that he was picked by the Leafs
By @MichaelCaples – Dakota Joshua wasn’t at the NHL Draft to hear his name called by the Toronto Maple Leafs. In fact, he wasn’t even in front of a TV to witness it live. “I was in the car on the way to a family member’s house to watch the rest of the draft,…
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USA Hockey announces Ivan Hlinka tournament roster
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By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey has announced the roster they will take to the Ivan Hlinka Memorial Cup tournament later this summer, and there are five Michigan names on the list. The roster for the U.S. Under-18 Select Team – made up of top players from across the country – features the following Michigan players:…
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2014 NHL Draft: Plymouth Whalers’ Alex Nedeljkovic picked by Carolina
By Robert Bondy – Mike Vellucci made headlines earlier this summer when he left town for a spot in the Carolina Hurricanes’ front office as an assistant general manager, and now three months later he’s bringing a familiar face down south to join him. This past Saturday the Carolina Hurricanes selected goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic…
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Report: Red Wings sign second homegrown Hobey Baker winner in Andy Miele
By @MichaelCaples – Earlier today, the Red Wings signed Northville native Kevin Porter to start their free-agent signing period. According to reports, they’ve added another Michigan native and a fellow Hobey Baker winner in Andy Miele. Miele, a 26-year-old native of Grosse Pointe Woods, has signed with Detroit, according to Scott Norton of Norton…
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Red Wings sign Northville native and University of Michigan alum Kevin Porter
By @MichaelCaples – It might not have been the right-handed defenseman fans were looking for, but the Red Wings did add to their roster on the first afternoon of the free-agency period – and he just so happens to be a Michigan native. TSN’s Bob McKenzie first reported that the Wings have signed Northville native…
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2014 NHL Draft: Ryan Mantha talks about being selected by the Rangers
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By Robert Bondy – Ryan Mantha was anxiously waiting on Saturday for his life-changing event to finally happen, admitting he was getting nervous as the rounds passed by. But all the butterflies in the Clarkson native’s stomach transformed into pure joy and excitement when the wait was over and he was officially selected in…