Category: Pro
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Christoffer Ehn talks about being drafted by Red Wings, development camp experience
By Nick Barnowski – TRAVERSE CITY – Like the rest of us, Christoffer Ehn was tracking last month’s NHL Draft on his phone. Unlike the rest of us, Ehn saw his name, and got a special phone call shortly after. “It was Jiri Fischer and he told me I was drafted,” the Detroit Red…
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Fans line up outside Centre Ice Arena for Red Wings training camp tickets
By Nick Barnowski – TRAVERSE CITY – Perry and Jeanette Russnel parked their car, unloaded their folding chairs, and prepared to camp out. The campsite wasn’t the woods, though – it was Centre Ice Arena in Traverse City. The Russnels were the first of an estimated 200 people to congregate at the home of…
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Anthony Mantha talks about his future with the Detroit Red Wings
By Tom Mitsos – TRAVERSE CITY — During the first session of media interviews at the Red Wings development camp on Friday at Centre Ice Arena, Anthony Mantha was enveloped in a crowd of reporters. It’s easy to see why. All eyes will be on the 19-year-old this season, as he attempts to make…
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Dominic Turgeon, Michael Babcock Jr. talk famous hockey fathers at Red Wings’ development camp
By Tom Mitsos – TRAVERSE CITY — There was a unique pair of prospects and invitees at the Red Wings’ development camp Friday at Centre Ice Arena. Detroit’s 2014 third-round pick Dominic Turgeon, son of former NHLer Pierre Turgeon, and Michael Babcock, son of Red Wings coach Mike Babcock, were both in attendance. Dominic Turgeon just…
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Dylan Larkin talks about the first day of Red Wings development camp
By Tom Mitsos – TRAVERSE CITY — The Detroit Red Wings haven’t been shy about drafting and signing homegrown talent. Justin Abdelkader, Danny DeKeyser and Luke Glendening are just a few names that were born in Michigan and have suited up for the Red Wings. The newest draftee, 2014 No. 15 overall pick Dylan Larkin,…
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2014 NHL Draft: Blackhawks traded up to get their hands on Matt Iacopelli
By Robert Bondy – Sitting in his living room with family around, it took a scream of joy from Matt Iacopelli’s aunt to realize a childhood dream had finally come true. More screaming and fireworks followed as Iacopelli and his family celebrated the Woodhaven native’s selection by the Chicago Blackhawks as the 83rd overall pick…
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2014 NHL Draft: Dakota Joshua found out via telephone that he was picked by the Leafs
By @MichaelCaples – Dakota Joshua wasn’t at the NHL Draft to hear his name called by the Toronto Maple Leafs. In fact, he wasn’t even in front of a TV to witness it live. “I was in the car on the way to a family member’s house to watch the rest of the draft,…
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Red Wings announce a new two-year contract for Kyle Quincey
By @MichaelCaples – After missing out on some free-agent defensive targets, the Red Wings have re-signed a polarizing player for the Hockeytown faithful. The club officially announced today that they have re-signed defenseman Kyle Quincey to a two-year contract. While Detroit does not release contract information, TSN’s Bob McKenzie reported yesterday that the deal…
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2014 NHL Draft: Plymouth Whalers’ Alex Nedeljkovic picked by Carolina
By Robert Bondy – Mike Vellucci made headlines earlier this summer when he left town for a spot in the Carolina Hurricanes’ front office as an assistant general manager, and now three months later he’s bringing a familiar face down south to join him. This past Saturday the Carolina Hurricanes selected goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic…
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Report: Red Wings sign second homegrown Hobey Baker winner in Andy Miele
By @MichaelCaples – Earlier today, the Red Wings signed Northville native Kevin Porter to start their free-agent signing period. According to reports, they’ve added another Michigan native and a fellow Hobey Baker winner in Andy Miele. Miele, a 26-year-old native of Grosse Pointe Woods, has signed with Detroit, according to Scott Norton of Norton…