Category: Pro
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David Legwand talks about his Red Wings debut
By Michael Caples – DETROIT – It was an unusual game for any member of the Red Wings. It was a little bit more so for David Legwand. The Grosse Pointe Woods native made his Red Wings debut Thursday night – the same night Detroit formally retired Nicklas Lidstrom’s No. 5 jersey. That meant that…
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Nick Lidstrom’s No. 5 officially retired by the Detroit Red Wings
By Stefan Kubus – Gordie Howe, Sid Abel, Ted Lindsay, Alex Delvecchio, Terry Sawchuk, Steve Yzerman and now Nicklas Lidstrom. On Thursday night, Lidstrom watched his No. 5 raise to the rafters, an honor only bestowed upon those six Red Wings players over the course of 70-plus years of history. When he entered the…
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Red Wings release statement from owner Mike Ilitch about Nick Lidstrom Night
The Red Wings released a statement from owner Mike Ilitch today, in regards to tomorrow’s Nick Lidstrom retirement ceremony and game against Colorado: “While Marian and I would love to be there, we won’t be at tomorrow’s jersey retirement for Nick Lidstrom,” Ilitch said. ” This past year, I had a medical procedure that has…
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Red Wings acquire Grosse Pointe Woods native David Legwand in trade with Nashville
By Michael Caples and Stefan Kubus – Just when it appeared that the Red Wings had stood still on trade deadline day, it was announced that a hometown hero will be returning to Detroit. Grosse Pointe Woods native David Legwand, the No. 2 pick in the 1998 NHL Draft by the Predators, was traded…
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Griffins to host third annual Purple Community game on Friday
By Michael Caples – On Friday, the Griffins are going purple once again. The Van Andel Institute will be presenting the third annual Grand Rapids Griffins Purple Community game on March 7 at Van Andel Arena. The game, in association with the VAI’s grassroots fundraising program Purple Community, will raise funds for cancer and neurodegenerative…
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Johan Franzen named NHL’s first star of the week
By Michael Caples – The Mule has been on fire since the Olympic break concluded, and the NHL has taken notice. Johan Franzen was named the league’s first star of the week today, joining New Jersey center Adam Henrique and Minnesota Wild goaltender Dary Kuemper on the weekly list of top performers. Franzen, who…
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Michi-gamer: Pride of the Mitten (Week of March 3, 2014)
Welcome to another season of MiHockey’s Michi-gamer! We take great pride in our homegrown talent. Whether they grew up in the Mitten or we welcomed them here for college or juniors, they are our own. They represent the best place in the world for hockey. Every morning, we pick one Michi-gamer from the previous night’s…
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Photos: Spartans vs. Red Wings alumni charity game in East Lansing
The Detroit Red Wings alumni team traveled to East Lansing to take on a team made of Michigan State alumni in a charity game organized by Kevin Miller. The game, which saw the Spartan alums pick up a 6-5 win over the Red Wings, raised money for the Wounded Warrior Project, United Way 2-1-1 and The…
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The legend of Teemu Pulkkinen’s shot continues to grow
By Michael Caples – Last night, Griffins forward Teemu Pulkkinen scored two goals in nine seconds. That’s not a typo. The Red Wings’ prospect fired back-to-back cannons past Milwaukee Admirals goaltender Marek Mazanec in the third period, helping his club coast to a 5-1 win. It also helped continue Pulkkinen’s “Holy Slapper” legend, because…
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Red Wings announce details about Nick Lidstrom Night
By Michael Caples – The day the No. 5 Red Wings jersey officially hangs from the Joe Louis Arena rafters is almost here. The Red Wings announced today that there is a game time change for their March 6 contest against Colorado – puck drop will now take place at 8 p.m. to accommodate…