Category: Pro
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Larkin second in Calder Trophy race per NHL.com halfway mark trophy tracker
By @MichaelCaples – We have officially hit the halfway point of the NHL season, and that means it’s fair to start looking at the leaders for year-end individual trophies. It doesn’t come as any surprise for anyone in Hockeytown that Dylan Larkin’s name appears on the list of players currently in contention for the…
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Red Wings, NHL, NHLPA announce new hockey-themed education course for kids
By @MichaelCaples – Ever think that you would have a better chance of understanding what your teacher was saying if he or she was putting everything in hockey terms? A few lucky kids will get that chance. The Detroit Red Wings, the National Hockey League Players’ Association and the NHL have announced the launch…
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Kopitar’s four points leads Kings to 4-2 win over Red Wings
By Tyler Barnes – The Red Wings’ four-game win streak was snapped on the road last night, as they lost to the Los Angeles Kings 4-2. The Wings had no answer for Kings forward Anze Kopitar, who had a hand in all four of the Kings goals. Kopitar finished with a goal and three…
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Petr Mrazek named NHL second star of the week
By @MichaelCaples – An impressive week has led to league recognition for Petr Mrazek. The Red Wings’ goaltender was named the NHL’s second star of the week, it was announced today, after Mrazek posted a 3-0-0 record in games played through Jan. 10. Mrazek led the Wings to three straight wins in the timeframe (as…
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Sheahan’s late goal lifts Wings to fourth straight win
By Tyler Barnes – The Red Wings (22-13-7) extended their winning streak to four games on Sunday night when they defeated the Anaheim Ducks, 2-1. Riley Sheahan broke a 1-1 tie at 16:16 of the third period when he wired home a pass from Dylan Larkin. Petr Mrazek stopped 30 of 31 shots on the…
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Griffins sign Wolverine Lake native A.J. Jenks to professional tryout
By @MichaelCaples – The Griffins have made a short-term addition to their roster, and he’s a familiar name. The AHL club has signed A.J. Jenks to a professional tryout, it was announced today. Jenks, a Wolverine Lake native, has played in 33 games with the ECHL’s Toledo Walleye this year, recording 25 points and 32…
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UPDATE: Red Wings’ Jakub Kindl clears waivers
UPDATE (1:30 p.m. Sunday) – Jakub Kindl has cleared waivers, and he will now be expected to report to the Grand Rapids Griffins if there are no other line-up changes for the Wings. Per multiple reports, however, Detroit still needs to make another roster move to find cap space for Kyle Quincey’s return. Unless…
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Check out this song written for Dylan Larkin
This time last year, Dylan Larkin was progressing through his first year of college hockey. Now, he’s an NHL All Star and people are writing songs about him. Baby G – the man responsible for the popular “Throw Your Wings Up” song – is back with his latest Hockeytown-themed video, this time in honor…
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Griffins’ Alden Hirschfeld collapses on bench, in stable condition at local hospital
UPDATE (1:30 p.m.): Alden Hirschfeld has released a statement through the Griffins: “I’m feeling good. Obviously it was unfortunate what happened, but those are things that life brings and you’ve got to learn to deal with them. I’m super thankful for all the kind words and thoughts and prayers from the fans, and especially the…
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Video chronicles 8-year-old’s first Red Wings game
Check out this awesome video from Savvy Digital on YouTube that chronicles an 8-year-old boy named Austin experiencing his first Red Wings game. Remember your first trip to the heart of Hockeytown? This was pretty cool.