Category: Pro
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Red Wings assign Vili Saarijarvi to Grand Rapids
By @MichaelCaples – It was a rough year for Red Wings prospect Vili Saarijarvi, but apparently it hasn’t stunted his hockey development. The Griffins posted on Twitter today that the Red Wings have assigned Saarijarvi, the Wings’ third-round pick, to Grand Rapids from his OHL club in Flint. Saarijarvi, 18, recorded 12 goals and…
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Red Wings stumble, but hang on for 4-3 win over Canadiens
By @StefanKubus – DETROIT – It wasn’t pretty, nor was it ever safe. But despite seeing a 4-0 third-period lead blown, the Red Wings held on for a 4-3 victory – and a crucial two points – over the Montreal Canadiens Thursday night at Joe Louis Arena. Anthony Mantha scored his first career goal, which proved…
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PHOTOS: Red Wings beat Canadiens Thursday night
The Red Wings beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 Thursday night in Detroit, thanks to goals from Riley Sheahan (twice), Luke Glendening and Anthony Mantha – his first NHL goal. It was also Detroit’s ‘Wings for Wishes’ game, as the Original Six club supported Make-A-Wish Michigan while welcoming many special guests to The Joe. (Photos by…
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2016 college hockey signing tracker
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By @MichaelCaples and @StefanKubus – As teams conclude the 2015-16 college hockey season, players are taking the next steps in their careers, as they sign with professional teams. Here is MiHockey’s 2016 college hockey signing tracker, as we try to keep tabs on where the Michigan names are heading next. Zach Werenski – Michigan (Grosse…
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Red Wings sign Eric Tangradi to a two-year extension
By @MichaelCaples – The Red Wings announced today that they have signed forward Eric Tangradi to a two-year contract extension. Tangradi, 27, ranks No. 17 overall in AHL scoring this season, having racked up 24 goals and 25 assists in 60 games with the Grand Rapids Griffins. He has played in one NHL game…
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Check out the latest digitial edition of MiHockeyMag
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State championship season is underway! In the latest issue of MiHockeyMag, we recap the first batch of girls’ state championship results and talk to the Michigan natives who just captured gold at the Youth Olympic Games. Plus, we look at the seven Red Wings players named to the initial 2016 World Cup of Hockey rosters…
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Flyers’ GM Paul Holmgren says he wants to kidnap Dylan Larkin
By @MichaelCaples – Awkward statement out of Philly today, as Flyers GM Paul Holmgren said something that’s making the rounds on social media. While announcing that the 2016 All-American Prospects Game will be held at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia (who wants to go on a road trip with us?), Holmgren said he…
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Griffins’ Star Wars Night features military homecoming surprise
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The Grand Rapids Griffins hosted a ‘Star Wars Night’ themed game on Saturday, and one of the people in costume was more than just a Jedi Knight. Check out the video below to see Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Headd surprise his family. Tonight, Sergeant First Class Joshua Headd surprised his family with his homecoming.…
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Red Wings call up Anthony Mantha from Grand Rapids
By @MichaelCaples – Has his time finally come? The Red Wings announced today that they have recalled highly-touted prospect Anthony Mantha from their AHL affiliate in Grand Rapids. Mantha, 21, was the Red Wings’ first-round pick in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. He is in the midst of his second season with the…
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Wings fall to Leafs to close out brief homestand
By @StefanKubus – DETROIT – The crowd was waiting for it, but it just never happened. Despite constant pressure, the Red Wings were unable to solve Jonathan Bernier, as he and the Toronto Maple Leafs shut out the Red Wings Sunday afternoon at Joe Louis Arena, a 1-0 final. Michael Grabner had the Leafs’ lone…