Category: Pro
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PHOTOS: Take a look inside Little Caesars Arena
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On Wednesday morning, members of the media were given a tour through the new Little Caesars Arena. Check out MiHockey’s stream of photos below to see how Hockeytown’s new home is coming together, and stay tuned for more.
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Little Caesars Arena ribbon-cutting event celebrates arrival of new Detroit centerpiece attraction
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By @MichaelCaples – DETROIT – It was just a formality, really. It doesn’t mean it wasn’t a worthwhile reason for a big celebration. On a Tuesday morning the day after Labor Day, the Ilitch family welcomed an impressive collection of people to the Chevrolet Plaza outside of Hockeytown’s new home for the official ‘we’re…
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PHOTOS: Ribbon-cutting ceremony kicks off “Preview Week” at Little Caesars Arena
Little Caesars Arena is officially open. With a ribbon-cutting ceremony today in the Chevrolet Plaza, the Ilitch family and other dignitaries officially opened the doors to the new building, which will be the home of the Detroit Red Wings and the Detroit Pistons. Tom Gores, governor Rick Snyder, Detroit mayor Mike Duggan and city council…
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Reports: Andreas Athanasiou strongly considering playing in Russia this season
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By @StefanKubus – As a team hard-pressed to alleviate its maxed out salary cap, it seems the Red Wings’ first casualty could be near. Per TSN’s Darren Dreger, budding forward and restricted free agent Andreas Athanasiou is in ongoing talks with Kontinental Hockey League clubs to play in Russia this season. Athanasiou is currently…
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Red Wings release LCA floor plans, other information
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By @MichaelCaples – The Detroit Red Wings announced some information for fans planning to attend Little Caesars Arena for hockey games and other events this fall, as well as some floor plans for the new building. Here are eight things to know, as stated in a press release from the team: 1. With all the excitement…
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Reports: Detroit native, MSU alum David Booth to try out for Red Wings
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By @MichaelCaples – David Booth’s trying to come back to the NHL, and it would be with his hometown team if everything works out. According to multiple reports – including The Athletic’s Craig Custance and the Detroit Free Press’ Helene St. James – the Wings will be welcoming Booth to training camp on a…
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Little Caesars Arena practice rink officially named BELFOR Training Center
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By @MichaelCaples – The second sheet at Little Caesars Arena has an official name. The new practice facility constructed at the new home of the Red Wings – which will be utilized by both the Wings and Little Caesars youth hockey – has been named the BELFOR Training Center. Naming rights for the practice facility…
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Red Wings announce giveaways, promotional schedule for 2017-18 season
By @MichaelCaples – The Detroit Red Wings have announced the team’s giveaways and promotional schedule for the inaugural season at Little Caesars Arena. Here are the highlights: Oct. 5 – Opening Night Rally Towels Nov. 11 – Military Appreciation Night, Camo Hat Giveaway Nov. 28 – Hockey Fights Cancer Awareness Night, Hockey Fights Cancer Hat…
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Red Wings release 2017 NHL Prospects Tournament roster
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By @StefanKubus – The Red Wings have announced the crop of talent that will be heading to Traverse City to compete in the annual NHL Prospects Tournament. Former first-round picks Michael Rasmussen (2017), Dennis Cholowski (2016) and Evgeny Svechnikov (2015) highlight the list. Pinckney native and Northern Michigan alum Dominik Shine (free agent signing,…
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Griffins re-sign LSSU alum Colin Campbell to two-year contract
By @StefanKubus – Colin Campbell is staying in Michigan for the foreseeable future. The Grand Rapids Griffins announced Thursday that they’ve re-signed Campbell to a two-year deal. The 26-year-old Ontario native posted career highs in assists (11) and points (20) in 57 games last season for the Griffins. He also added four helpers in 17 postseason…