Category: For Players
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Red Wings, Griffins extend affiliate agreement for five years
By @MichaelCaples – The Red Wings and Griffins’ partnership has existed for 15 years, and now, it’s going to hit the 20-year mark. Detroit has announced an extension of their affiliate agreement for another five years. “Our arrangement with the Griffins has been very beneficial for both organizations,” said Red Wings Executive Vice President…
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Recruiting: Zach Faremouth commits to Western Michigan
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By @MichaelCaples – Zach Faremouth was already having a great 2017, hockey-wise. It just got a little better. The Jackson native – fresh off state and national titles with Compuware 16U – announced his commitment to Western Michigan Wednesday. “I picked Western Michigan because they have a really experienced coaching staff,” Faremouth told MiHockey,…
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NHLPA releases list of players filing for salary arbitration
By @MichaelCaples – Today, the National Hockey League Players’ Association announced the restricted free-agent players who have elected for salary arbitration in contract negotiations with their NHL clubs. Tomas Tatar has filed; he’s the lone Red Wings player on the list. Other Michigan names who have filed for salary arbitration include Austin Watson, Reid…
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Detroit Jr. Red Wings get octopus treatment at Brick Tourney in Edmonton
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Thursday update: The Jr. Wings won again Wednesday night, beating Team Manitoba 6-3. They play the BC Junior Canucks at 3:50 p.m. today. By @MichaelCaples – The Detroit Jr. Red Wings are representing the Winged Wheel and Michigan at the prestigious Brick Invitational Hockey Tournament, and Hockeytown traditions have followed them all the…
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Red Wings re-sign Xavier Ouellet
By @MichaelCaples – The Red Wings have locked up one of their restricted free agents, the team announced. Detroit has re-signed defenseman Xavier Ouellet to a two-year contract. The cap hit, per Capfriendly, is for $1.25 million per season. The 23-year-old blue liner played in 66 games last season for the Wings, recording 12…
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MiHockey’s 2017 Free Agency Watch
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By @MichaelCaples – Follow along as MiHockey tracks the notable signings that have come with the 2017 edition of the NHL’s ‘free agent frenzy.’ LIST: Trevor Daley has signed a three-year contract with Detroit. MORE Luke Witkowski (Holland/Western Michigan) has signed a two-year contract with Detroit. MORE Chris Summers (Ann Arbor/Michigan) has signed a one-year…
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Team USA wins gold at World Inline Championship
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By @MichaelCaples – For the first time since 2013, USA Hockey has won gold at the IIHF Inline Hockey World Championship. With a 4-2 victory Saturday against Finland, the Americans – led by three Michigan natives – secured the tournament title in Bratislava, Slovakia. It was a dominating week of games for the U.S. squad,…
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Luke Witkowski’s phone blows up after the Michigan boy signs with the Wings
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By @MichaelCaples – Luke Witkowski said he couldn’t even be by his phone at the moment, because it’s blowing up. That’s what happens with a Michigan boy who was in the Tampa Bay organization signs a contract with the Detroit Red Wings. “Obviously I’m very thankful for everything that Tampa provided for me, and…
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Ryan Miller signs with Anaheim
By @MichaelCaples – Ryan Miller is staying on the west coast, but he’s moving south. The Anaheim Ducks have signed the East Lansing native and former MSU star to a two-year contract. Also may have missed Ryan Miller’s terms earlier today: 2 year deal, $2M AAV with ANA. — Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) July…
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Red Wings re-acquire Tom McCollum in trade with Calgary
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By @MichaelCaples – Tom McCollum is coming back to the Red Wings’ organization. The Wings have made a trade with the Flames to re-acquire their former first-round draft pick, first reported by Darren Dreger and confirmed by the Wings shortly after. The trade sends a conditional seventh-round pick to Calgary in exchange for the…