Category: Pro
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Red Wings break ground on new arena in Detroit
By @StefanKubus – On the 88th anniversary of Detroit landing an NHL franchise, ground was broken Thursday afternoon to continue that rich, lasting tradition in Hockeytown. Last week, a $450 million plan was approved last week and, today, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and President and CEO of Ilitch Holdings, Inc.…
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Red Wings beat Blackhawks in preseason home opener
By Nick Barnowski – DETROIT – The Red Wings and their fans have waited all summer for hockey to return to Joe Louis Arena. A 48-minute delay wasn’t too much more to handle. Problems with the Chicago Blackhawks’ plane caused Detroit’s first home preseason game to start later than planned, but it didn’t affect the…
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Go open skating where the new Red Wings arena will be
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By @MichaelCaples – They break ground on the new arena tomorrow, but you can get a headstart on breaking in the ice. The Red Wings ownership group officially breaks ground on the new arena and entertainment district tomorrow, and they’re hosting a block party and open skating to celebrate. From 6 p.m. to 9…
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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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Stephen Weiss putting no pressure on himself in sophomore season with Red Wings
By Tom Mitsos – TRAVERSE CITY — To say Stephen Weiss had a forgettable season last year would be an understatement. The former first-round pick played in just 26 games with two goals and two assists for the Detroit Red Wings. He played his final game of the 2013-14 season in December after suffering…
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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…