Category: Griffins
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Red Wings re-sign Brendan Smith to two-year deal
By @MichaelCaples – The Detroit Red Wings just locked up one of their defensemen. Brendan Smith, who was a restricted free agent heading into this off-season, has signed a new two-year contract with the Wings, they just announced. The 26-year-old, entering his sixth professional season with Detroit, has played in a total of 195…
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Check out the latest digital edition of MiHockeyMag
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In the latest issue of MiHockeyMag, we take a look at Jeff Blashill’s journey through the State of Michigan en route to becoming the head coach of the Detroit Red Wings. We also share the latest gear from hockey’s leading retailers in our annual ‘equipment buyer’s guide’ feature. Plus, we talk to new Flint Firebirds…
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Griffins announce additions of Bruce Ramsay and Ben Simon to coaching staff; Mike Knuble returns
By @MichaelCaples – The Grand Rapids Griffins announced today that they have made two hires to join Todd Nelson’s coaching staff. The Red Wings’ AHL affiliate has added Bruce Ramsay and Ben Simon as assistant coaches. Meanwhile, the Griffins announced that assistant coach Mike Knuble (Grand Rapids), goaltending coach Jeff Salajko and video coach Bill…
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Red Wings announce 2015 development camp roster
By @MichaelCaples – When the Red Wings kick off their 2015 prospects development camp on July 3, the following players will be participating:
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2015 NHL Draft: Red Wings select Vili Saarijarvi in third round
By @MichaelCaples – The Red Wings’ second pick in the 2015 NHL Draft may appear to be from a foreign land, but he’s been playing rather close to Michigan. Detroit selected defenseman Vili Saarijarvi in the third round (73rd overall) of the draft this morning. Saarijarvi, a native of Rovaniemi, Finland, played for the Green…
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2015 NHL Draft: Red Wings select Evgeny Svechnikov in first round
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By @MichaelCaples – Last year, the Red Wings picked a kid from Waterford with their first-round pick. This year, they took a kid from Russia. The Red Wings selected Evgeny Svechnikov with the No. 19 overall pick in the 2015 NHL Draft. Svechnikov, 18, played for the Cape breton Screaming Eagles of the Quebec…
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MiHockey’s 2015 NHL Draft Watch
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By @MichaelCaples – The 2015 NHL Draft is officially here, and that means it’s time for a new group of players to hear their names called and move one step closer towards the ultimate hockey dream. MiHockey is keeping track of all the Michigan names selected by NHL member clubs, as well as the latest…
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Henrik Zetterberg wins King Clancy trophy for community service
By @MichaelCaples – Normally, he’s recognized for his work on the ice. This time, Henrik Zetterberg was honored for his work off of it. The captain of the Red Wings was named the 2015 recipient of the King Clancy Memorial Trophy at the NHL Awards Show in Las Vegas. The King Clancy trophy is…
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Report: Griffins offer new contract to Miele, will not do the same for Porter
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By @MichaelCaples – According to George Sipple of the Detroit Free Press, one of the Griffins’ former Hobey Baker winners will not be coming back to the organization next year. The longtime Free Press sports writer says that while a new offer has been extended to Grosse Pointe Woods native Andy Miele, the Griffins will…
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UPDATE: NHL has approved three-on-three overtime
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UPDATED (June 24, 2015): TSN’s Bob McKenzie is reporting that the league’s board of governors have approved the rule changes for three-on-three overtime, and that they have also approved a coach’s challenge for goals involving questionable offsides or goalie interference. By @MichaelCaples – It is appearing likely that the National Hockey League will adopt a…