Category: Pro
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Red Wings sign Northville native and University of Michigan alum Kevin Porter
By @MichaelCaples – It might not have been the right-handed defenseman fans were looking for, but the Red Wings did add to their roster on the first afternoon of the free-agency period – and he just so happens to be a Michigan native. TSN’s Bob McKenzie first reported that the Wings have signed Northville native…
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Dylan Larkin’s father talks about his son being drafted by the Red Wings
By @MichaelCaples – PHILADELPHIA – On their draft day, the hockey spotlight shines brightly on the players hearing their names called by NHL clubs. However, the players aren’t the only ones beaming with pride and excitement. For Kevin and Sidney Denise Larkin, the fact that their son Dylan was drafted by their hometown Detroit…
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2014 NHL Draft: Ryan Mantha talks about being selected by the Rangers
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By Robert Bondy – Ryan Mantha was anxiously waiting on Saturday for his life-changing event to finally happen, admitting he was getting nervous as the rounds passed by. But all the butterflies in the Clarkson native’s stomach transformed into pure joy and excitement when the wait was over and he was officially selected in…
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Red Wings ink Sheahan, Mrazek to new contracts
By @MichaelCaples – While the Hockeytown faithful sit around waiting for the Red Wings to make a big splash in the free-agent market, the team has taken care of some housekeeping issues. Detroit announced today that they have signed forward Riley Sheahan and goaltender Petr Mrazek to new contracts, keeping both of their prospects…
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Grand Rapids Griffins sign Western Michigan alum Shane Berschbach
By @MichaelCaples – While July 1 marks the first day the Red Wings can start signing new players, their AHL affiliate in Grand Rapids made the first move. The Griffins announced this morning that they have signed Western Michigan alum Shane Berschbach to a one-year deal. The 23-year-old Clawson native is a four-year letterwinner…
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Red Wings announce development camp roster
By @MichaelCaples – The Detroit Red Wings announced the roster of players who will be attending their development camp next week in Traverse City, and while the expected top prospects are featured, so too are some camp invitees. Players already property of the Red Wings attending the camp include this year’s first-round pick Dylan Larkin,…
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MiHockey’s 2014 NHL Draft Watch
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By @MichaelCaples – MiHockey will be covering the 2014 NHL Draft both from Philadelphia and from Michigan this weekend. Over the course of the next two days, the best draft-eligible prospects Michigan has to offer will hear their names called by NHL clubs at the Wells Fargo Center in Philly. Meanwhile, the Detroit Red Wings…
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2014 NHL Draft: Red Wings select Dominic Turgeon, son of NHLer Pierre
By @MichaelCaples – PHILADELPHIA – The Red Wings kicked off Day 2 of the NHL Draft by picking a player with quite the hockey pedigree. Detroit selected Dominic Turgeon, son of former NHL star Pierre Turgeon, at No. 63 overall in the third round of today’s draft. Turgeon, who is also the nephew of…
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2014 NHL Draft: Josh Jacobs selected by the New Jersey Devils
By @MichaelCaples – PHILADELPHIA – Josh Jacobs plans on heading to Michigan State soon to begin his college hockey career. After that, he will be part of the New Jersey Devils’ organization. The Devils selected the Shelby Township native No. 41 overall today during the second round of the NHL Draft. Jacobs, who just…
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2014 NHL Draft: Dylan Larkin selected by his hometown Detroit Red Wings
By @MichaelCaples – PHILADELPHIA – He grew up a fan of the Detroit Red Wings. Now, he’s a member of the organization. The Red Wings selected Waterford native Dylan Larkin with their first-round pick at the 2014 NHL Draft. “I’ve always been a fan,” Larkin said before stepping to the podium for his first…