Category: Pro
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Brian Lashoff proves there’s more than one way to get to the NHL
By Dave Waddell – Unwanted and undrafted in the 2008 NHL Draft, Detroit Red Wings’ defenseman Brian Lashoff is a testament to there’s more than just one way to work your way into the National Hockey League. The Albany, N.Y. native slipped through seven rounds of the draft that June, but Wings’ general manager Ken…
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Photo gallery: Red Wings 2, Avalanche 1
The Detroit Red Wings beat the Colorado Avalanche by a score of 2-1 at Joe Louis Arena Tuesday evening. Check out MiHockey’s photo gallery from the game. Can’t see the images? Click here to view them through our Flickr account. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)
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Kane’s late goal preserves streak for Blackhawks
DETROIT – The Wings were two minutes away from history. Then Patrick Kane found a loose puck on a power play. The Blackhawks’ superstar (and U.S. NTDP alum) picked up the puck after a point shot was blocked, and fired it over Jimmy Howard’s shoulder to tie the game for Chicago at the 17:58 mark…
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Michi-gamer: Pride of the Mitten (Week of Feb. 25)
Welcome to another season of MiHockey’s Michi-gamer, now powered by Bauer Hockey. 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 night, we’ll keep an…
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Former Red Wing Manny Legace making impact in new coaching role with Lumberjacks
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By Bryan Fongers – Every young man growing up in life needs a mentor to rely upon when things get into dire straits; someone who can pick them up when they’re down but also provide a little bit of “tough love” when the occasion arises. Like Mr. Miyagi was to Daniel LaRusso in The Karate…
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Griffins’ Mitch Callahan sees career longevity in new role
By Kyle Kujawa – At a glance, it’s not too hard to figure out what Grand Rapids Griffins winger Mitch Callahan brings to the table. Between the wavy, messy hairdo, the missing front tooth that can be noticed any time he grins, and the lighthearted and laid-back attitude, it’s clear he’s dropped the gloves for…
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Photo gallery: Red Wings 8, Canucks 3
Check out MiHockey’s photo gallery from the Red Wings’ 8-3 win over Vancouver Sunday night at Joe Louis Arena. Plus, check out our recap from the game right here. If you can’t see the gallery, follow this link to view the images through the MiHockey Flickr account. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)
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Red Wings post eight on Luongo, Canucks for back-to-back wins
By Matt Mackinder – DETROIT – Baby steps. In what has been a trying season so far for the Red Wings, they’ll take a two-game winning streak. One night after blanking Nashville at home to erase a five-game losing skid, Detroit hosted Vancouver Sunday afternoon and with a depleted lineup, as has been the case…
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Howard shuts out Predators as Red Wings end five-game skid
By Michael Caples – DETROIT – The Wings scored early and often Saturday night at Joe Louis Arena. In doing so, they were able to do something they hadn’t done in a few games – win. Goals from Drew Miller, Tomas Tatar, Niklas Kronwall and Dan Cleary powered the Red Wings to a 4-0 win…
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Wisniewski, Jackets top Red Wings at JLA
By Michael Caples – DETROIT – It’s not like it was his first NHL game in his home state. After all, James Wisniewski has played in 390 games as a professional hockey player, and that has meant a few trips through Hockeytown. But trips home for the Canton native are made a little sweeter when…