Category: Pro
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New NHL 15 trailer released by EA Sports
Check out this new trailer for NHL 15, the latest installment of the iconic hockey video game franchise. They say it’s real footage from the game – if so, we’ll need somebody to buy us a PS4 or an XBox One.
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Court upholds Swiss $1.1 million judgment against Kevin Miller
By Michael Caples – Per multiple reports (see MLive.com’s here), former Red Wing and Lansing native/resident Kevin Miller owes $1.1 million for a hit from behind in a Swiss pro league. In 2000, Miller injured Andrew McKim in a championship contest with a hit that resulted in a lengthy hospital visit, a concussion and…
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Sergei Fedorov: movie executive producer?
By Michael Caples – Red Wings legend Sergei Fedorov could do it all on the ice during his Hockeytown days. He could play forward, he could play defense. He could score, he could shut the opposition down. But can he produce a movie? The great No. 91, along with super-agent Pat Brisson, is apparently…
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Michigan native Kevin Allen named HHOF’s Elmer Ferguson award winner
By Michael Caples – Kevin Allen has more to add to his resume. The Wayne native and USA Today lead hockey writer is this year’s recipient of the Hockey Hall of Fame’s Elmer Ferguson Memorial Award, given for excellence in hockey journalism. Allen, an Eastern Michigan alum, has been USA Today’s hockey expert since 1986.…
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Grand Rapids Griffins sign Jeff Blashill to new three-year contract
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By Michael Caples – The Detroit Red Wings announced on their official Twitter account today that their AHL affiliate has retained their head coach. Per a tweet from @DetroitRedWings, the Grand Rapids Griffins have signed coach Jeff Blashill to a new three-year contract. “I’m thrilled to be able to remain with the Griffins,” said Blashill…
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Video: Rochester native Alec Martinez scores Game 7 OT winner for Kings
Late last night, the Los Angeles Kings needed a hero, and Rochester native Alec Martinez delivered. The Honeybaked and Miami RedHawks product took a shot from the blue line at the 5:47 mark of the first overtime period in Sunday’s Game 7 that got past goaltender Corey Crawford and into the back of the net.…
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Hockey Jobs: Meet Christy Hammond, community relations manager for the Red Wings
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By Alyssa Girardi – Amidst an early start to the summer for the Detroit Red Wings, a few weeks ago goaltender Jimmy Howard received national attention for his work off the ice. Kelly Rothe, a 20-year-old Eastern Michigan student, was planning to undergo a preventative double mastectomy after she tested positive for the BRCA-1…
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Check out the latest digital edition of MiHockeyMag
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In this issue of MiHockeyMag, we help players get ready for their offseason workout plans with our annual training and fitness guide. Included, we offer up exercises and drills for your next weight room session, some off-ice stickhandling drills, a new look at how to add muscle mass and how to stay focused on your…
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Red Wings to hold equipment and memorabilia sale on Saturday
By Michael Caples – The Red Wings are hosting an equipment and memorabilia sale this Saturday, and fans can get their hands on game-used equipment and other collectors’ items. From 11:00 a.m. to 7 p.m. this Saturday at Troy’s Hockeytown Authentics, fans will have a chance to buy game-worn jerseys from this season, including the…
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Jimmy Howard to take over the @VaughnHockey Twitter account tomorrow
By Michael Caples – Jimmy Howard might not be on Twitter, but tomorrow, hockey fans will have a chance to interact with him on the popular social media network. The Red Wings’ goaltender will be taking over the Vaughn Custom Sports’ official Twitter account during tomorrow’s Western Conference Finals Game 2 matchup between the…