Category: Pro
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HBO 24/7 Episode 1 – Favorite Moments
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MiHockey’s Stefan Kubus shares his favorite moments from the “24/7 Red Wings/Maple Leafs: Road to the Winter Classic” debut on HBO last night. Warning, there are some spoilers in here if you haven’t seen it yet. 24/7 Episode 1 Showing kids out playing hockey on the pond at the beginning of the episode symbolically showcased…
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Penguins beat Red Wings Saturday night at The Joe
By Stefan Kubus – DETROIT – Sidney Crosby lit the lamp twice, Evgeni Malkin had a three-point night and Chesterfield native Jeff Zatkoff recorded the win in goal for Pittsburgh en route to a 4-1 Saturday night victory over Detroit at Joe Louis Arena. Zatkoff, having played the second of back-to-back games for the Penguins,…
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Tomas Holmstrom talks outdoor hockey
By Stefan Kubus – Sure, Tomas Holmstrom played hockey outdoors as a kid growing up in Piteå, Sweden. But retired now at 40 years old, he never imagined he’d be playing in such a huge outdoor game at Comerica Park. Holmstrom will suit up in a Detroit Red Wings sweater once again in the…
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Red Wings fall to Lightning in shootout
By Stefan Kubus – For the first time ever, Tampa Bay has defeated Detroit in consecutive meetings, extending the Red Wings’ consecutive shootout loss streak to 11 (the last win came on Feb. 28, 2013 in San Jose) Thursday night in Tampa. Defenseman Kyle Quincey scored his first of the year for Detroit, while rookie…
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Ice construction can now begin at Michigan Stadium
By Stefan Kubus – The 2014 NHL Winter Classic ice truck showed up at The Big House Thursday afternoon after a two-day trip that began in Oakville, Ontario. With that, measures can officially be taken to lay down the ice surface at Michigan Stadium. Executive Vice President of Events Don Renzulli and NHL Senior Director…
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NHL and Red Wings to unveil Legacy Initiative for Clark Park
By Michael Caples – The National Hockey League and the Detroit Red Wings will unveil a donation to the Clark Park Coalition recreation center’s outdoor rink as a legacy for the NHL Winter Classic, the league announced today. With the support of the NHL, Red Wings Foundation and DTE Energy, Clark Park has undergone renovations…
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Photos: NHL officially takes over Big House as “ice truck” arrives
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The NHL’s “ice truck” arrived at Michigan Stadium on Dec. 12, which means that the creation of the ice rink within the confines of the Big House can officially begin for the 2014 NHL Winter Classic. Pictured within the gallery are Don Renzulli, NHL executive vice president of events, Dan Craig, NHL senior director for…
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Red Wings fall to Panthers on the road
By Nick Barnowski – Just three days after suffering a loss to the Florida Panthers at home, the Detroit Red Wings were unable to exact revenge on the road, losing 3-2 in a shootout Tuesday night. It marked the 10th consecutive shootout loss for the Wings (15-9-7) dating back to last season. Brad Boyes scored the…
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Steve Yzerman commits to Alumni Showdown
By Michael Caples – The Detroit Red Wings announced today that longtime captain Steve Yzerman has committed to attend the Hockeytown Winter Festival on Dec. 31. Yzerman, currently the general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning, was a longtime question mark for the alumni games at Comerica Park between the Red Wings and Maple Leafs.…
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NHL announces free fan festival outside of Big House on Jan. 1
By Michael Caples – The NHL announced today that they, along with the City of Ann Arbor, will host a fan festival outside the gates of Michigan Stadium on Jan. 1, 2014, leading up to the NHL Winter Classic. The event, officially called the 2014 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic Spectator Plaza, will start at 9…