Category: Pro
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Red Wings officially announce Jeff Blashill as new head coach
By @StefanKubus – Ken Holland knew from the start who he wanted behind the Detroit Red Wings’ bench and, on Tuesday morning, he got his man. Jeff Blashill was officially announced as the 27th head coach in the history of the Detroit Red Wings franchise, succeeding Mike Babcock, at an 11 a.m. press conference at Joe Louis…
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PHOTOS: Jeff Blashill introduced as Red Wings’ head coach
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Photo gallery from the Detroit Red Wings’ press conference to introduce Jeff Blashill as their new head coach. (Photos by Jen Hefner/MiHockey) MORE: Red Wings officially announce Jeff Blashill as new head coach | The Blashills: Proud hockey parents talk about Jeff’s new job
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The Blashills: Proud hockey parents talk about Jeff’s new job
By @MichaelCaples – DETROIT – Jim and Rosemary Blashill watched their son start his new job today. There aren’t many jobs out there where you bring your parents (and the rest of your family) to your first day, but this is one of them. Their son is the new head coach of the Detroit…
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Griffins announce six dates for 20th anniversary season home games
By @StefanKubus – The Grand Rapids Griffins have a lot to look forward to next season, as the team will enter its 15th American Hockey League campaign – and 20th as a franchise – in 2015-16. The home opener of the Griffins’ 20th anniversary season has been slated for Friday, Oct. 16 at Van Andel Arena, one…
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NHL competition committee recommends ‘coach’s challenge’ and face-off changes; no consensus on OT
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By @MichaelCaples – The NHL’s competition committee met today to discuss a variety of rule changes. The committee, comprised of both players and executives, agreed on expanded video review that would offer a ‘coach’s challenge’ much like in football – if a team has a timeout available, they can challenge a goal that may…
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Petr Mrazek named Red Wings’ rookie of the year by the DSBA
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By @MichaelCaples – Petr Mrazek just added to his trophy case. The Red Wings’ budding star was named the 2014-15 Red Wings Rookie of the Year today by the Detroit Sports Broadcasters Association. Mrazek, 23, played in 29 games for the Wings this past season, and he recorded a 16-9-2 record with a 2.38…
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Report: Red Wings to name Jeff Blashill head coach next week
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By @MichaelCaples – It’s more a report of when, rather than who. Ansar Khan of MLive is reporting that the Red Wings will be holding a press conference next week to introduce Jeff Blashill as their new head coach. Wings’ announcement of Jeff Blashill hiring expected next week. Story: http://t.co/BFElgvzWLD — Ansar Khan…
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Grand Rapids Griffins’ season comes to a close with series loss to Utica
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By @MichaelCaples – The Grand Rapids Griffins’ season came to a close last night out in Utica, New York. The Red Wings’ AHL affiliate endured a 2-0 loss to the Utica Comets, which eliminated them from the postseason in Game 6 of their Western Conference Finals series. It was the third trip into June…
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Red Wings announce 2015-16 preseason schedule
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By @MichaelCaples – The Stanley Cup Final has yet to begin, but the Detroit Red Wings have already announced their preseason schedule for the 2015-16 season. The Red Wings will play in a total of eight games, starting with a road contest with Original Six rival Chicago at the United Center on Tuesday, Sept.…
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Justin Abdelkader launches his own website
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Muskegon native, Michigan State alum and Detroit Red Wings forward Justin Abdelkader has launched his own website. At JustinAbdelkader.com, fans can see the latest news, photos and videos pertaining to the Red Wings’ forward, and he’s hosting some contests on there, too. He has two new artwork pieces, as well, ‘Ab8y’ and ‘Abs’ appearing on…