Category: Pro
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Hockey Hall of Fame announces latest list of players eligible for induction
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By Michael Caples – The Hockey Hall of Fame announced on April 22 the list of players who are now eligible for induction into their hall, and they are expected to reveal their Class of 2014 on Monday. First-year eligible players of note include Michigan natives Mike Grier, Mike Modano, Brian Rafalski and Doug Weight,…
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Detroit Red Wings announce preseason schedule
By @MichaelCaples – The Detroit Red Wings announced their preseason schedule today, with the Chicago Blackhawks, Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs and Pittsburgh Penguins all coming to Joe Louis Arena. Here’s the full schedule: DATE DAY SITE TIME (ET) September 22 Mon. at Pittsburgh CONSOL Energy Center 7:00 23 Tue. at Chicago United Center 8:30…
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Alec Martinez and Justin Williams take the Stanley Cup to Jimmy Kimmel Live
By @MichaelCaples – Last night, the party continued for two Michigan-connection members of the Los Angeles Kings. Rochester native Alec Martinez, the man behind the Cup-clinching goal during Game 5 of their series against the New York Rangers, and Plymouth Whalers alum/playoff MVP Justin Williams brought Lord Stanley’s Cup to Jimmy Kimmel Live. The two…
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Red Wings announce training camp, prospects tournament info
By @MichaelCaples – The Detroit Red Wings announced today information for both their training camp and for their annual prospects tournament – events that all take place at Centre ICE Arena in Traverse City. The Wings will start their training camp with their 16th Training Camp Golf Classic, presented by Eitel Dahm Motor Group, on…
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Check out the latest edition of MiHockeyMag
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In this issue of MiHockeyMag, we present our annual equipment buyer’s guide. Check out the top-of-the-line products offered by industry leaders, with a focus on skates, sticks, gloves and protective equipment. Plus, we share the latest on the Red Wings, Griffins and Whalers, introduce you to John Lethemon and share some of the photos you…
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Grand Rapids Griffins announce eight guaranteed home dates
By @MichaelCaples – The American Hockey League schedule may not be finalized quite yet, but the Grand Rapids Griffins already have a few dates locked in. The Red Wings’ AHL affiliate will definitely have games at Van Andel Arena on the following dates next season: Friday, October 10, 2014 – The Griffins’ home opener…
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Alec Martinez scores Stanley Cup-clinching goal for Los Angeles (videos)
By @MichaelCaples – It’s a memory that will last a lifetime, and one that every hockey player dreams of. Last night, Rochester native Alec Martinez scored the Stanley Cup-clinching goal for his Los Angeles Kings in the second overtime of Game 5. Here’s the goal: Here it is from ice-level (with awesome audio): …
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Red Wings announce the signing of Czech forward Tomas Nosek
By Michael Caples – The morning after the conclusion of the Stanley Cup Final, the Red Wings announced their first roster move of the offseason. Detroit has signed winger Tomas Nosek to a two-year entry-level contract. Per Red Wings policy, terms of the deal will not be released. Nosek, a 21-year-old forward from Pardubice, Czech…
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Michigan-based Skate Fenders continue to grow as option for foot protection
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By @MichaelCaples – If you watched their skates closely this season, you would have noticed that the majority of the Red Wings’ defensive corps had extra protection surrounding their feet. Danny DeKeyser, Niklas Kronwall, Kyle Quincey and Jonathan Ericsson were all wearing foot protection from Skate Fenders, a Michigan-based company that created molded polycarbonate…
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That awkward moment where you have to pick Tatar or Nyquist (TSN Play of the Year finalists)
By @MichaelCaples – In what has become a yearly tradition, TSN is asking hockey fans to pick the play of the year via an online vote. What gets awkward for Red Wings fans this year is that they have to pick between two of their own players. Tomas Tatar is going head-to-head with Gustav Nyquist…