Category: Pro
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Abdelkader, Kesler named to Team USA roster for World Cup
By @MichaelCaples – Team USA’s initial roster for the upcoming World Cup of Hockey was announced today, and two Michigan natives cracked the list. Red Wings forward Justin Abdelkader and Anaheim Ducks forward Ryan Kesler were two of the first 16 players added to Team USA’s roster. More players will be named before the tournament…
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Larkin, Hellebuyck named to Team North America roster for World Cup of Hockey
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By @MichaelCaples – For the upcoming World Cup of Hockey, there will be a team comprised of the top players under the age of 23. Dylan Larkin and Connor Hellebuyck will be on that team. The initial roster for ‘Team North America’ – an all-star team formed of the top youngsters from the U.S. and…
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Check out Andreas Athanasiou’s highlight-reel goal in Red Wings’ win
UPDATE: The Red Wings ended up beating the Dallas Stars 3-2 in overtime, thanks to Pavel Datsyuk. Athanasiou’s final stat line? Two goals on four shots while skating to a plus-2 rating on 11:29 worth of ice time. By @MichaelCaples – Andreas Athanasiou doesn’t want to go back to Grand Rapids. At least, that’s…
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Check out the latest digital edition of MiHockeyMag
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In this issue of MiHockeyMag, we talk about this past weekend’s NHL Stadium Series showdowns with the Red Wings and Avalanche – both past and present – as the two storied franchises renewed their rivalry outdoors. We also check in with Northern Michigan goaltender Atte Tolvanen, introduce you to Tommy Apap, talk about the Five…
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Griffins’ Russo named AHL Player of the Week
By @MichaelCaples – While Red Wings officials try to decide if they want to make any moves before today’s trade deadline, one of their prospects has been named player of the week in the AHL. The American Hockey League announced today that Robbie Russo has been named their CCM/AHL Player of the Week for…
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Check out this fantastic Sportsnet video with Larkin, Zetterberg and Larkin’s parents
In a recent video as part of their Chevrolet #PowerOfPlay series, Sportsnet profiled Dylan Larkin and his passion for the game. They didn’t just talk to No. 71, though – check out the video to hear from captain Henrik Zetterberg and Larkin’s parents talking about the Wings’ budding star. #PowerOfPlay: Dylan Larkin talks…
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Red Wings beat Avalanche at Stadium Series outdoor game in Denver
By @MichaelCaples and Andrew Ketterer – The Avalanche may have won the alumni game, but the Red Wings won the game that mattered. Brad Richards’ goal with exactly one minute remaining in regulation gave the Red Wings a 5-3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche Saturday night at Coors Field in Denver as part…
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Red Wings trade Jakub Kindl to Florida
By @MichaelCaples – After twice being sent to the AHL, Jakub Kindl’s time with the Detroit Red Wings has officially concluded. The Wings have traded Kindl to the Florida Panthers, according to a report from TSN’s Bob McKenzie and later confirmed by the Red Wings. Detroit receives a sixth-round pick in the 2016 NHL…
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Steve Yzerman shines once again in Red Wings’ alumni game with Avalanche
By Alyssa Girardi – DENVER – Not many rivalries could pull an NHL general manager away from his office three days before the trade deadline. Then again, not many rivalries are like the one between the Detroit Red Wings and Colorado Avalanche circa 1990s. MORE: Former Red Wings, Avalanche renew rivalry in Stadium Series…
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Red Wings talk about the alumni game against the Avalanche
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By Alyssa Girardi, Stefan Kubus and Michael Caples – It may not have been the result they were hoping for, but members of the Red Wings’ alumni team said tonight’s game with the Avalanche was still something special. The Wings’ old-timers fell to the Avalanche squad 5-2 in the NHL Stadium Series alumni game…