Category: Pro
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A look at potential Red Wings targets for the 2018 NHL Draft
By @MichaelCaples – Now that the Red Wings know what pick they hold for the first round of the 2018 NHL Draft, it’s time for speculation season. With this draft class, however, it’s going to be tough. Thanks to a very deep pool of talent, it’s going to be tough to pinpoint who will be…
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Red Wings receive No. 6 pick in 2018 NHL Draft Lottery, falling for second straight year
By @MichaelCaples – The Detroit Red Wings have had two shots at the draft lottery. It’s been pretty rough both times. A year after they watched three teams move up and push them down to No. 9 overall, the Wings will once again be selecting at a lower spot than they finished in the NHL…
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PHOTOS: Grand Rapids Griffins vs. Manitoba Moose (AHL playoffs)
Check out MiHockey’s photos from the Grand Rapids Griffins’ 2018 AHL playoff-opening series with the Manitoba Moose. The two teams play in a winner-take-all Game 5 Monday night at Van Andel Arena after they split the first two games in Winnipeg and the second two in Grand Rapids. The photos from Wednesday night’s contest; click…
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Blashill, Larkin look to continue building trust, relationship at Worlds
By @StefanKubus – The dynamic between a head coach and his top player can often be one of the most sensitive relationships in hockey. With Jeff Blashill and Dylan Larkin, things have gotten off to a good start in Detroit and the two hope to continue building their bond at May’s IIHF World Championship. The…
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Coreau blanks Moose to preserve Griffins’ season, force Game 5
By @MichaelCaples – Jared Coreau made his first start of the 2018 AHL Playoffs Thursday night, and he did not disappoint. The Griffins goaltender made 30 saves to lead Grand Rapids to a season-preserving 3-0 victory in Game 4 of their opening series against the Manitoba Moose. With the win, the Griffins force a winner-take-all…
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‘Red Wings Play Zone’ unveiled at Children’s Hospital of Michigan in Detroit
By @StefanKubus and @MichaelCaples – DETROIT – Though the Detroit Red Wings’ season ended earlier than it had hoped, it’s not stopping the team from making an impact off the ice. The Red Wings teamed up with the Children’s Hospital of Michigan and Children’s Hospital of Michigan Foundation to unveil a 1,700-square foot Red Wings…
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Griffins split weekend, series shifts to Grand Rapids on Wednesday
By @MichaelCaples – The Grand Rapids Griffins didn’t have the start to the AHL playoffs that they wanted, but they quickly righted the ship. After falling to the Manitoba Moose 3-2 in Game 1 of the Central Division Semifinals Saturday, the Griffins responded with a convincing 5-1 victory in Game 2 Sunday afternoon. Here are…
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NHL Central Scouting releases final rankings for 2018 Draft
By @MichaelCaples – Monday morning, NHL Central Scouting released its final rankings for the upcoming 2018 NHL Draft. Congrats to the Michigan names on the list: North American skaters No. 1 – Andrei Svechnikov – Barrie Colts (Muskegon Lumberjacks alum) No. 2 – Brady Tkachuk – Boston University (NTDP alum) No. 6 – Quinn…
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Griffins’ first-round playoff series schedule announced
By @MichaelCaples – The Griffins’ first-round opponent and schedule are now finalized. Grand Rapids will take on AHL rookie-of-the-year Mason Appleton and the Manitoba Moose in the Central Division Semifinals starting on Saturday, April 21 up north. Here’s the series schedule: Saturday, April 21 – Griffins at Moose – 3 p.m. Sunday, April 22 –…
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Michigan State alum Mason Appleton named AHL’s top rookie
By @StefanKubus – One week after being named to the American Hockey League’s 2018 All-Rookie Team, Mason Appleton has earned himself an even higher honor. Appleton, a 22-year-old Michigan State alum, was named winner of the Dudley (Red) Garrett Memorial Award as the AHL’s most outstanding rookie for the 2017-18 season as voted on by…