Category: Pro
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NHL 17 provides the most robust virtual hockey experience to date
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By @StefanKubus – EA SPORTS returns with its latest hard-hitting installment in the long-running NHL video game series: NHL 17 (in stores and available digitally Tuesday, Sept. 13 on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One). With an array of new features and enhancements across the board, including the World Cup of Hockey, it certainly feels like…
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Red Wings, Darren Helm kick off team’s 2016-17 school assembly tour with stop in Birmingham
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By @MichaelCaples – With the help of Darren Helm, the Detroit Red Wings kicked off their seventh season of the Red Wings School Assembly Program by stopping at Holy Name School in Birmingham today. Helm and members of the Red Wings School Assembly Team talked to the student body about the importance of education, eating…
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WHL’s Saskatoon Blades to hold ‘Thank You, Mr. Hockey’ Day
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By @StefanKubus – The late Gordie Howe grew up in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and now the city and Western Hockey League team stationed there have big plans to honor Mr. Hockey this season. On Wednesday, the city of Saskatoon officially announced September 25th, 2016 as Thank You, Mr. Hockey Day. The day is set to begin with a private ceremony…
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Red Wings announce 2016 NHL Prospect Tournament roster
By @MichaelCaples – The Red Wings have announced their roster for the upcoming 2016 NHL Prospect Tournament in Traverse City, and there are plenty of names for the Hockeytown faithful to see in preseason hockey action. Notable participants include Evgeny Svechnikov, Dylan Sadowy, Tyler Bertuzzi, Givani Smith and Filip Hronek. The team’s free-agent invitees…
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Theme nights added to Red Wings’ list of promotions and giveaways for “Farewell Season at The Joe”
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By @MichaelCaples – UPDATE: The Red Wings formally announced both the promotional giveaways list and the ‘theme nights’ for the “Farewell Season at The Joe” campaign via press release today. Here are the theme nights: Hockey Fights Cancer Awareness Night – Oct. 29 vs. Boston Military Appreciation Night – Nov. 15 vs. Tampa Bay…
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Red Wings announce 2016 NHL Prospect Tournament schedule
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By @MichaelCaples – Get out your calendars – the 2016 NHL Prospect Tournament schedule is here. The annual event, which brings top prospects from eight NHL teams to Centre Ice Arena in Traverse City, officially kicks off on Friday, Sept. 16 and runs through Tuesday, Sept. 20. The tournament, in its’ 18th year of…
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Henrik Zetterberg added to Red Wings’ concerning summer injury list
By @MichaelCaples – Injuries are becoming of concern for the Red Wings, and training camp isn’t even underway. Today, the NHLPA officially announced that Detroit captain Henrik Zetterberg will miss the World Cup of Hockey. He’s the second Swedish Red Wing to pull out of the tournament – Niklas Kronwall has been removed from…
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MiHockey’s ‘Games to Watch’ list for the 2016-17 season
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By @StefanKubus – With the eventful summer it’s been, for better or worse, it’s almost hard to believe that hockey season is nearly upon us. The MiHockey staff has been planning out its coverage for the upcoming campaign, so we want to share some of the dates we have circled on our calendars. Here is a look…
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Saginaw Spirit announce that Chris Osgood has joined ownership team
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By @MichaelCaples – The Saginaw Spirit have announced an addition to their ownership team. Odds are, you’ve heard of him. Saginaw officially announced today that longtime Red Wings’ goaltender Chris Osgood has joined the ownership team. “My first order of business will be to get to know the coaching staff, the management, of course…
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Red Wings, Toledo Walleye extend affiliation agreement through 2017-18
By @MichaelCaples – The Toledo Walleye announced this morning that the ECHL club has extended its affiliate agreement with the Detroit Red Wings for the next two seasons. Toledo has served as the Wings’ AA affiliate since its inaugural season in 2009-10. “We’re excited about extending our affiliation with the Detroit Red Wings through…