Category: Pro
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Griffins sign Dominik Shine
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By @MichaelCaples – Dominik Shine was able to play his college hockey career in his home state. His professional career will start in Michigan, too. The Northern Michigan standout has signed with the Grand Rapids Griffins, the AHL club announced today. Shine, a native of Pinckney, has signed an amateur tryout for the remainder of…
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PHOTOS: Red Wings beat Blackhawks in final rivalry game at The Joe
The Chicago Blackhawks made their final trip to Joe Louis Arena Friday night, and the Red Wings made sure they didn’t enjoy their stay. Detroit prevailed 4-2 against their storied rivals from the Windy City. (Photos by Andie Wojciak/MiHockey)
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Jimmy Howard removed from IR, Jared Coreau assigned to Grand Rapids
By @MichaelCaples – It looks like Jimmy Howard is ready to return to the Red Wings’ line-up. The Wings’ goaltender has been officially summoned to Detroit after a conditioning stint in Grand Rapids, while his replacement, Jared Coreau, has been returned to the Griffins. Detroit announced today that they have removed Howard from the team’s…
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PHOTOS: Red Wings vs. Maple Leafs in Toronto
A MiHockey camera followed the Red Wings to Toronto Tuesday night – check out some of the photos from the road contest at the Air Canada Centre. (Photos by Andie Wojciak/MiHockey)
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WATCH: Check out Mike Modano’s 100 Greatest Players video
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The National Hockey League is releasing videos throughout the 2017 calendar year that celebrate the game’s greatest 100 players (as announced by the league in January). Today is Mike Modano’s turn – check out the Livonia native’s video to relive some of his greatest moments. #NHL100 Greatest Players: @9modano Simply put: He’s the highest-scoring…
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Kyle Connor named CCM/AHL Player of the Week
By @StefanKubus – Though Kyle Connor isn’t with the Winnipeg Jets, he’s certainly making himself known with the organization’s AHL affiliate. The Shelby Township native was named the CCM/AHL Player of the Week on Monday after recording eight points in four games with his Manitoba Moose. Connor opened the week on Tuesday with a goal and…
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Red Wings recall defenseman Robbie Russo from Grand Rapids
By @StefanKubus – With Ryan Sproul suffering an injury against Edmonton Saturday night, opportunity calls for another young defenseman. The Detroit Red Wings announced Monday the recall of Robbie Russo from Grand Rapids. Russo, 24, has 31 points in 56 games from the blue line this season for the Griffins, his second year at the…
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Ken Holland talks about the Red Wings’ moves at the trade deadline
By @MichaelCaples – Red Wings general manager Ken Holland joined members of the media on a teleconference call at 4 p.m. today, roughly an hour after the conclusion of trade deadline day for the NHL. In his opening statement, Holland discussed his team’s decision to acquire draft picks in exchange for some of the team’s…
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Report: Red Wings ship Thomas Vanek to Florida
By @StefanKubus – He was one of the biggest names rumored to move by Wednesday’s trade deadline, and now the Red Wings have officially traded Thomas Vanek. The Red Wings’ second-highest scorer this season has reportedly been dealt to the Florida Panthers for a third-round pick, per Elliotte Friedman. Vanek to FLA for a third-rounder. I…
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Red Wings call up Mitch Callahan
By @MichaelCaples – The Red Wings announced this morning that they have called up forward Mitch Callahan from Grand Rapids. Callahan, 25, has played in 53 games with the Griffins this season, logging 36 points and 32 penalty minutes. A sixth-round pick of the Wings in 2009, Callahan made his NHL debut on March 25,…