Category: Pro
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Griffins forward, Red Wings prospect Dominic Turgeon out indefinitely
By @MichaelCaples – The Grand Rapids Griffins announced today that they will be without one of their talented young forwards for the foreseeable future. Dominic Turgeon will be out of the line-up “indefinitely” while he goes through treatment for thoracic outlet syndrome. The syndrome caused a blood clot affecting Turgeon’s arm, which was diagnosed Wednesday…
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Scooter Vaughan named AHL’s Man of the Year
By @StefanKubus – Scooter Vaughan is best known for being a hockey player, but it’s what he’s done off the ice that’s earning him prestigious recognition. The American Hockey League named Vaughan, a University of Michigan alum, its 2018 Yanick Dupre Memorial Award winner as AHL Man of the Year. Since 1998, the award has…
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Michigan names to watch in 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs
By @StefanKubus – The Stanley Cup Playoffs begin Wednesday night. For some Michigan names, it’ll be their first opportunities to compete for the most decorated trophy in all of sports. For others, Wednesday marks another chance. Here’s MiHockey’s list of Michigan names to watch on the 16 teams’ opening-night rosters in contention for Lord Stanley’s…
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Jeff Blashill officially returning for another season with Red Wings
By @StefanKubus and @MichaelCaples – DETROIT – One day after it was announced that he will be coaching Team USA at the upcoming IIHF World Championship, it was confirmed that Jeff Blashill will have the same role with the Red Wings next season. Detroit general manager Ken Holland confirmed today that Jeff Blashill will be…
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Michigan names to lead Team USA coaching staff at IIHF Men’s World Championship
By @StefanKubus – While it will be clear in the coming days which of the Red Wings players will be heading to the 2018 IIHF Men’s World Championship, today it was announced that Team USA will have a group of familiar faces on the coaching staff. Detroit Red Wings head coach and Sault Ste. Marie…
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Griffins clinch franchise record sixth-straight playoff appearance
By @MichaelCaples – The Grand Rapids Griffins will officially have a chance to defend the Calder Cup in the AHL postseason. With a 4-1 victory Saturday night in Tucson, Ariz., the Griffins secured a spot in the 2018 AHL playoffs. It’s the sixth straight season the Griffins will be playing in the postseason – a…
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PHOTOS: Red Wings close out 2017-18 season
The Detroit Red Wings officially concluded the 2017-18 campaign Saturday night at Little Caesars Arena, falling to the New York Islanders 4-3 in overtime on the final night of the regular season. Check out MiHockey’s photos from the game. (Photos by Andrew Knapik/MiHockey)
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Connor Hellebuyck breaks NHL record for American goaltenders
By @MichaelCaples – Connor Hellebuyck registered his 44th win of the season tonight in Winnipeg. That’s a new record for American-born goaltenders. With a 4-1 victory over Chicago, Hellebuyck broke Tom Barrasso’s record of 43 wins in a single season – the most-ever by an American-born netminder. It was an emotional night at the Bell…
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Red Wings officially announce two-year extension for GM Ken Holland
By @MichaelCaples – Less than two hours before the team’s final game of the 2017-18 season, the Red Wings brought members of the media together for an announcement. Executive vice president and general manager Ken Holland has signed a two-year contract extension. Holland has been with the Red Wings for the last 35 seasons; the…
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PHOTOS: Red Wings fall to Canadiens in second-to-last game of 2017-18
On Thursday night, the Red Wings welcomed their friends from Montreal to Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Depending on what you’re hoping for, you may have gotten your wish – the Wings lost 4-3. The loss lands Detroit in the fifth spot from the bottom of the NHL standings. The Wings will conclude the 2017-18…