Category: For Players
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Court upholds Swiss $1.1 million judgment against Kevin Miller
By Michael Caples – Per multiple reports (see MLive.com’s here), former Red Wing and Lansing native/resident Kevin Miller owes $1.1 million for a hit from behind in a Swiss pro league. In 2000, Miller injured Andrew McKim in a championship contest with a hit that resulted in a lengthy hospital visit, a concussion and…
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Meijer State Games of Michigan rosters – 13U
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By Michael Caples – From June 19-22, some of the best hockey players born in 2001 and younger will compete in the Meijer State Games of Michigan’s 13U hockey tournament. Here is a look at the finalized rosters; there is also a team forming as an ‘at large’ group, as well as a team from…
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Sergei Fedorov: movie executive producer?
By Michael Caples – Red Wings legend Sergei Fedorov could do it all on the ice during his Hockeytown days. He could play forward, he could play defense. He could score, he could shut the opposition down. But can he produce a movie? The great No. 91, along with super-agent Pat Brisson, is apparently…
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NCAA rules committee proposes changes for upcoming season
By Michael Caples – Faceoffs, penalty shots and a “lookup line” are the hot topics proposed by the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey Rules Committee during their yearly examination of the game. The group, led by Michigan State coach Tom Anastos, approved nine changes for the upcoming season, focusing on continuing the competitive advantage…
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Pat Mikesch named coach, GM of USHL’s Green Bay Gamblers
By Michael Caples – Hancock, Mich., native Pat Mikesch is taking another step in his coaching career. The Green Bay Gamblers of the United States Hockey League announced today that they are promoting Mikesch to fill their vacancy at the head coach and general manager role for the Junior A club. Mikesch, who was the…
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Hockey Jobs: Meet Jeff Weinstein, head of public relations for Michigan Wolverines hockey
By Robert Bondy – Growing up, Jeff Weinstein followed the game of hockey as a huge New York Rangers fan, but never once laced up the skates competitively. “I didn’t play ice hockey, my brother was the one that played ice hockey from a little age on,” Weinstein said. “I used to go to…
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Grand Rapids Griffins sign Jeff Blashill to new three-year contract
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By Michael Caples – The Detroit Red Wings announced on their official Twitter account today that their AHL affiliate has retained their head coach. Per a tweet from @DetroitRedWings, the Grand Rapids Griffins have signed coach Jeff Blashill to a new three-year contract. “I’m thrilled to be able to remain with the Griffins,” said Blashill…
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World Junior goalie tryout list announced; four of the seven have Michigan ties
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By Michael Caples – USA Hockey announced today the seven goaltenders that are invited to their 2014 national junior goaltender evaluation camp, and four have Michigan ties. The camp, which will help Team USA decide which goaltenders they will be taking to Toronto and Montreal for the 2015 IIHF World Junior Championship, features Michigan natives…
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NAHL Draft results
By Michael Caples – The 2014 NAHL Draft began at 2 p.m. ET today, with the junior league selecting 216 players throughout the day. Here is a list of the Michigan natives who have been drafted so far, as well as the players selected by Michigan’s NAHL clubs. Michigan natives are in bold. Editor’s note…
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Naurato: Are you working hard or working smart?
Brandon Naurato – I was talking to a family the other day and I asked their 17-year-old a simple question: What are your plans for the summer when it comes to training on and off the ice? He said, “Coach, I’m working on my skating with a figure skating coach and I’m training with an…