Category: Pro
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Michi-gamer: The Pride of the Mitten (Week of Oct. 15)
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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 eye on those…
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Andersson expected to lead in third season with Griffins
By Andrea Nelson – Hockey might be Joakim Andersson’s first love, but his second is never far from his mind. Whether he’s warming up before a hockey game or playing FIFA World Cup, soccer fills the minutes that aren’t reserved for the ice. “I love soccer, I’d play soccer,” Andersson said of his optional career…
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Cast your vote! (And be entered to win sticks, bobbleheads)
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in College, Ferris State Bulldogs, Flint Firebirds, For Coaches, For Fans, For Parents, For Players, Griffins, Juniors, Lake Superior State Lakers, Michigan State Spartans, Michigan Tech Huskies, NAHL, Northern Michigan Wildcats, Oakland Grizzlies, Pro, Red Wings, Saginaw Spirit, The Latest, University of Michigan Wolverines, USHL, Western Michigan BroncosIt’s voting season, in case you haven’t noticed. So we decided to have a little fun, and construct our own ballot, full of some of the biggest questions facing hockey in Michigan this season. Fill out a ballot (it’s a short one, we promise), and you could win either a Reebok Ai9 stick (for lefties),…
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Michi-gamer: The Pride of the Mitten (Week of Oct. 8)
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 eye…
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Red Wings mourn the passing of Budd Lynch
By Michael Caples – The hockey world lost an iconic voice today, as the Red Wings’ legendary radio, TV, and public-address announcer Budd Lynch passed away at age 95. Lynch was the longest-tenured employee in Red Wings history, having worked for the team in various capacities for 63 years. He is best known for being…
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Grand Rapids Griffins come to Yost, win 4-2
By Michael Caples – ANN ARBOR – It was a bit unusual to look up from the Yost Ice Arena press box and see a team dressed in red and white on the home bench. The unfamiliarity didn’t seem to bother the players on the ice, however. The Grand Rapids Griffins concluded their preseason with…
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Mrazek ready for new challenge with Griffins
By Kyle Kujawa – Not many 19-year-old goaltenders have the chance to hear their name chanted by a crowd of 20,000 people. Even fewer get that chance while representing their country on one of hockey’s biggest stages. You can forgive Petr Mrazek if he seemed a little excited. “Everyone asks me about that,” said Mrazek.…
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Team McClanahan wins inaugural All-American Prospects Game in Buffalo
By Matt Mackinder – BUFFALO, N.Y. – The inaugural CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game started out slow, but picked up the pace as the game wore on and Team McClanahan defeated Team Housley 5-2 Saturday night at First Niagara Center in front of scouts and general managers representing all 30 National Hockey League teams. The…
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Griffins announce training camp roster
As hockey season continues to inch closer for the professional ranks, the Griffins are moving forward with their own training camp. The Wings’ AHL affiliate released their training camp roster today. Thirty-one players will be in Grand Rapids starting on Monday, Oct. 1, and skating through Friday, Oct. 5. The camp will conclude with a…
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Free opening skating sessions at The Joe
Since there’s open ice at the Joe, why not go down there and skate? The Red Wings just announced a new open skate program at Joe Louis Arena, with the club offering 12 different skating sessions to fans and players alike as part of their “Hockeytown Thanks” initiative. Fans must pre-register for the open skating…