Category: Griffins
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Check out the ‘pro preview’ digital edition of MiHockeyMag
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In our ‘pro preview’ edition of MiHockeyMag, we get you ready for the upcoming seasons for the Detroit Red Wings, Grand Rapids Griffins and Kalamazoo Wings. We ask the questions that will define the Red Wings’ season and take a look at their schedule month-by-month. Also inside this issue, we introduce you to Muskegon Lumberjacks…
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Red Wings top Penguins in preseason opener
By @MichaelCaples – The Detroit Red Wings officially started their 2014 preseason slate of games last night, and while it may not have been on TV in Michigan, there are video highlights to check out (which we have posted below). Tomas Tatar and Pavel Datsyuk scored for the Wings, who will play again tonight in…
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Brendan Smith looks to make strides, could see time on power play
By Tom Mitsos – TRAVERSE CITY – Brendan Smith could be taking on more responsibilities this season, and the 25-year-old is looking forward to the challenge. During Red Wings training camp on Sunday at Centre ICE Arena, the defenseman said he will be getting some power play time during the preseason, which starts Monday…
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Red Wings return five players to junior clubs, release seven
By @MichaelCaples – The Detroit Red Wings announced their first roster moves of the 2014 preseason today, sending five prospects back to their junior clubs and releasing seven who were in attendance on a tryout basis. Here are the players on the move: PLAYERS ASSIGNED ON 9/22/14 59 Tyler Bertuzzi LW L 6-1 187 Sudbury,…
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Sports hernia not keeping Andy Miele from learning at training camp
By Tom Mitsos – TRAVERSE CITY — After being signed by the Detroit Red Wings in July, Andy Miele was going to provide depth for the Grand Rapids Griffins. However, Miele’s contributions will have to wait a bit, as he had surgery to treat a sports hernia in early September and is missing valuable ice…
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Red Wings believe new overtime rules will benefit team
By Tom Mitsos – TRAVERSE CITY — Shootouts were not kind to the Detroit Red Wings last year. They lost nine out of a possible 14 shootouts, tied for third worst in the NHL. However, with the new overtime rule the NHL enacted earlier this month, the Red Wings are hoping to end more…
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Dylan Larkin preparing for his first season with the Michigan Wolverines
By @MichaelCaples – ANN ARBOR – While the Detroit Red Wings are getting ready for their season out in Traverse City, one of their top prospects is doing the same in Ann Arbor. Dylan Larkin, the team’s first-round pick in this summer’s NHL Draft, is beginning his freshman season with the Michigan Wolverines, skating…
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Red Wings announce that Anthony Mantha has fractured tibia
By @MichaelCaples – What was expected to be the hottest topic around the Red Wings’ training camp now won’t be a topic at all. The Red Wings announced today that top prospect Anthony Mantha – the club’s first-round pick in 2013 – is out the next six to eight weeks due to a fractured…
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Red Wings release 2014 training camp roster
By @MichaelCaples – The Detroit Red Wings formally announced their training camp roster today, and it features plenty of players to keep an eye on in Traverse City. There are currently 14 players on the roster under a tryout basis. Here is the roster in its entirety, broken into three teams: Team Delvecchio Forwards: Joakim…
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Danny DeKeyser talks about his new Red Wings contract
By Nick Barnowski – LANSING – Detroit Red Wings defenseman Danny DeKeyser will enter training camp with one word on his mind. Relief. The 24-year-old restricted free agent signed a two-year contract with the club Tuesday night, keeping the Clay Township native in his home state. DeKeyser spoke with MiHockey Wednesday morning about the new…