Category: Pro
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Red Wings announce pre-season schedule, will take on Pens, Blackhawks, Caps and Leafs
The Red Wings announced their 2012-13 pre-season schedule today. In their final tune-ups for the regular season, they will take on the Pittsburgh Penguins, Chicago Blackhawks, Washington Capitals, and Toronto Maple Leafs. Here’s a look at the schedule, with the Wings’ home games in bold: Wednesday, Sept. 26 – Detroit at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Friday,…
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Michi-gamer: The pride of the Mitten (2011-12 archive)
Welcome to Michi-gamer, a brand-new feature on MiHockeyNow.com. 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 players,…
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Greene, Martinez become latest Michigan natives to capture Stanley Cup
By Ryan Zuke – Time to add two more Michigan natives to the list of Stanley Cup champions. Michigan products Matt Greene (Grand Ledge) and Alec Martinez (Rochester Hills) hoisted the cup for the first time in their careers Monday night, when the Los Angeles Kings posted a 6-1 win over the New Jersey Devils.…
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Veterans will be key for 2012-13 Griffins
By Kyle Kujawa – In the American Hockey League, having a strong group of veterans is essential for success on the ice. Not including goaltenders, the AHL permits teams to play five players who have more than 260 games of professional experience, which includes the NHL, AHL, IHL and European elite leagues. As it stands…
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Preliminary Hockeytown Winter Festival schedule announced
The Red Wings just announced a preliminary schedule for the 2012 Hockeytown Winter Festival. Here it is, so you can start re-adjusting your calendars. DECEMBER 15-26 Celebration of Hockey featuring amateur games, corporate outings and open skates. Information on booking ice time can be obtained by visiting DetroitRedWings.com/icetime. DECEMBER 27-31 Outdoor Festival featuring interactive games,…
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Tim Thomas’ Facebook page confirms hiatus
UPDATE: On Sunday afternoon, a post on Tim Thomas’ official Facebook page confirmed the rumors that the Davison native was taking a year off from professional hockey. Here was what was posted: From the earliest age I can remember, I’ve wanted to be a hockey player. I’ve been blessed in my life to not only…
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Tweets for No. 5: A compilation of social media messages about Nick Lidstrom
We’ve been tracking how hockey’s social media community has reacted to Nick Lidstrom’s retirement announcement. Here are some of our favorites from other players and people associated with the game. We’ll be posting fan submissions both here and in MiHockeyMag soon, so if you haven’t shared your thoughts on No. 5 on our Facebook page…
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Nick Lidstrom officially announces his retirement
By Michael Caples and Stefan Kubus – DETROIT – For the first time in more than two decades, the Detroit Red Wings will have to prepare for an NHL season without Nick Lidstrom. At a press conference held inside Joe Louis Arena – the building where Lidstrom established himself as one of the best defensemen…
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Flashback: Nick Lidstrom gets the ‘C’
Nick Lidstrom announced his retirement Thursday during a press conference at Joe Louis Arena. To look back on and celebrate a tremendous career for the Red Wings’ captain, we have pulled articles and photos about No. 5 from our MiHockey archives. Here’s an article from the start of the 2006-07 season, when Lidstrom was named…
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Flashback: Even a gruesome injury wouldn’t stop Lidstrom
Nick Lidstrom announced his retirement Thursday during a press conference at Joe Louis Arena. To look back on and celebrate a tremendous career for the Red Wings’ captain, we have pulled articles and photos about No. 5 from our MiHockey archives. The following is a column written by USA Today’s Kevin Allen for MiHockey after…