Category: Griffins
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Red Wings’ Ken Holland addresses the departure of Pavel Datsyuk
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By @StefanKubus and @MichaelCaples – DETROIT – Two hours after Pavel Datsyuk formally announced that he would be leaving the Red Wings in West Bloomfield, Ken Holland addressed the media at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit. The Red Wings’ general manager said he is “not overly optimistic” about moving Datsyuk’s $7.5 million contract, which…
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REPORT: NHL will be expanding to Las Vegas
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By @MichaelCaples – One Red Wings road trip may be more appealing than the rest for the Red Wings starting during the 2017-18 season. In the same year that fans get a new arena in Detroit, they will also have the opportunity to attend an NHL game in Las Vegas, according to a report from…
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Fans will be able to say goodbye to Gordie Howe Tuesday at The Joe
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By @MichaelCaples – The Detroit Red Wings announced today that fans will have the opportunity to pay their respects to Mr. Hockey Tuesday at Joe Louis Arena. From 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., The Joe will be open to the public – in honor of Gordie Howe’s retired No. 9 jersey number. Fans will be…
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VIDEO: Local stars talk about Gordie Howe’s Michigan hockey legacy
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Andrew Copp, Jacob Trouba, Rocco Grimaldi and Jeff Lerg spoke to MiHockey today to share their thoughts about Mr. Hockey and his lasting impact on hockey in Hockeytown and the State of Michigan.
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Red Wings legend Gordie Howe has passed away
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By @MichaelCaples – According to multiple reports and now confirmed by the Detroit Red Wings, Mr. Hockey has passed away. The Hockey News’ Ken Campbell was the first to tweet the news, saying that Gordie Howe passed away in Ohio at 7:58 a.m. Shortly before 10 a.m., the Red Wings’ official Twitter account confirmed…
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Griffins announce signings of Borkowski, Caito
By @MichaelCaples – The Grand Rapids Griffins acquired two new players today for the upcoming AHL campaign. The Red Wings’ AHL affiliate announced the signings of forward Mike Borkowski and defenseman Matthew Caito to standard player’s contracts for the 2016-17 season. Borkowski, a 6-foot, 182-pound center, played in 12 games with the Binghamton Senators on…
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Red Wings fill final coaching staff position with hiring of Torchetti
By @MichaelCaples – The Detroit Red Wings’ coaching staff for the 2016-17 season is now complete. Today, the Original Six franchise announced that they have signed new assistant coach John Torchetti to a two-year contract. Torchetti, a longtime NHL assistant coach, has served as an interim head coach on three separate occasions. He joins assistant…
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EA Sports reveals first batch of features for NHL 17
By @MichaelCaples – EA Sports revealed its first batch of features and highlights for the upcoming NHL 17 video game. Here’s a round-up of all the new info released for the iconic video game franchise’s latest edition. New “Reactionary Save Intelligence” aims to improve goaltender realism; goalies will “process their position, angle and the…
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MAG: Dylan Larkin’s Hockeytown ascension
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In the latest issue of MiHockeyMag, we feature Dylan Larkin’s first season with the Detroit Red Wings and how the Waterford native’s popularity in Hockeytown has skyrocketed. Hear from Larkin and his father, Kevin, on what the last year has been like for the Wings’ rising star. Click here, or click on the image below,…
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Griffins announce 2016-17 opening night, five other game dates
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By @MichaelCaples – The Grand Rapids Griffins have announced their first bit of scheduling information for the upcoming season. The Red Wings’ AHL affiliate will begin the home portion of their 2016-17 schedule with Opening Night (presented by Huntington Bank) on Friday, Oct. 14 at Van Andel Arena. Also announced today: The Griffins will host…