Category: Pro
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Bettman, NHL announce sports betting partnership with MGM Resorts
By @StefanKubus – The National Hockey League is officially entering the world of sports betting. Commissioner Gary Bettman announced the league has entered into a multi-year partnership with MGM Resorts, just three months after the sports book entered into a similar agreement with the NBA. “The new sports betting landscape presents a unique opportunity for…
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Red Wings record first regulation and home win of 2018-19 with 4-2 victory over Dallas
By @MichaelCaples – The Red Wings crossed two important things off their to-do list Sunday evening. They recorded their first win in regulation for the 2018-19 season, and they recorded their first win at Little Caesars Arena of the season, as well. Detroit did so by beating Jim Nill’s Dallas Stars 4-2 Sunday, thanks…
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PHOTOS: Connor, Copp, Trouba and the Jets take down Red Wings
Even without Commerce native Connor Hellebuyck starting between the pipes, the Winnipeg Jets’ Michigan natives enjoyed their return to Hockeytown Friday night, as Kyle Connor, Andrew Copp and Jacob Trouba recorded a victory against their hometown team. Winnipeg beat Detroit 2-1 at Little Caesars Arena, with Connor scoring the Jets’ first goal. Andreas Athanasiou scored…
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Wondering where the ‘Joe Louis Arena’ and ‘Gordie Howe Entrance’ signs ended up?
By @MichaelCaples – PLYMOUTH – Wondering who bought the Joe Louis Arena letter signage from the former home of Hockeytown? Turns out, it was a rather passionate hockey family with a rink of their own. If you play a game at the new Victory Ice Center in Plymouth, you will skate under the iconic…
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Red Wings, Warrior surprise Ann Arbor Rockets disabled team with visit, new Warrior gear
The Red Wings welcomed the Ann Arbor Rockets disabled hockey team to the Belfor Training Center inside Little Caesars Arena on Thursday. The Rockets knew they were going down to Detroit to watch the Wings’ practice and skate on the Belfor ice, but what they didn’t know was that Warrior Hockey showed up with new…
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Christoffer Ehn assigned to Grand Rapids
By @MichaelCaples – The Red Wings have made the decision to send another youngster back to Grand Rapids. This time, it’s Christoffer Ehn. The 22-year-old forward – playing in his first season in North America – has appeared in nine games with the Red Wings this season, posting one point, a +2 rating, four penalty…
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Ilitch organization announces exploration of creating regional sports network
By @MichaelCaples – You may sometime soon be watching Red Wings games on a different channel. The Ilitch organization announced this morning that it is “exploring the creation of a new regional sports network.” The release says it would serve as the television, broadcast and distribution home for the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Red Wings…
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Filip Hronek assigned to Grand Rapids
By @MichaelCaples – The Red Wings have sent another young defenseman down to Grand Rapids. This time, it’s Filip Hronek. The 20-year-old blueliner will return to the Wings’ AHL affiliate after playing in six of Detroit’s games so far this season; he has recorded three points in the timeframe.
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Dylan Larkin joins Ted Lindsay Foundation as new spokesman, board member
By @MichaelCaples – No. 71 has joined forces with No. 7 in the fight against autism. The Ted Lindsay Foundation announced today that Dylan Larkin has joined the charitable organization as a board member and spokesperson. “It is my privilege to join Mr. Lindsay and his foundation to help fight autism,” Larkin said. “I…
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Red Wings win first game of the 2018-19 season
By @MichaelCaples – They couldn’t hold onto the lead at the end of the third period, but they still found a way. The Red Wings finally have a win in the 2018-19 NHL season. Gustav Nyquist scored the deciding goal with 1:16 remaining in overtime, as Detroit topped the Florida Panthers 4-3 Saturday night down…