Category: Red Wings
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Report: Red Wings sign Harvard’s Criscuolo to minor-league deal
By @MichaelCaples – John Buccigross is reporting that the Red Wings have signed Harvard’s Kyle Criscuolo to a minor-league deal that will start in the 2016-17. Per the ESPN anchor and hockey broadcaster, Criscuolo is on his way to Grand Rapids to join the Griffins for the remainder of the season. Criscuolo, 23, just concluded…
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Wings hold on for 3-2 victory over Sabres
By @StefanKubus – DETROIT – Though it certainly didn’t seem like Luke Glendening’s empty-netter would hold up to be the game-winner, indeed it did Monday night. The Wings got out to a 3-0 lead and held off the Buffalo Sabres’ late barrage to take a 3-2 decision at Joe Louis Arena. Riley Sheahan and Dylan…
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Tony and Don Granato to leave Wings, NTDP for Wisconsin
By @MichaelCaples – UPDATE (March 30, 10:30 a.m.): The University of Wisconsin has officially announced the hirings of Red Wings assistant coach Tony Granato and NTDP coach Don Granato, along with Mark Osiecki. Tony Granato will be the new head coach of the Badgers, while his brother and Osiecki – currently an assistant coach with…
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Red Wings handed ’embarrassing’ 7-2 loss by Penguins
By @StefanKubus – DETROIT – Niklas Kronwall called it “embarrassing.” And that might be the best way to describe Detroit’s 7-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins Saturday afternoon at Joe Louis Arena. Nick Bonino and Phil Kessel each had five-point games, while Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 21 of 23 shots. Andreas Athanasiou and Mike Green scored for…
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First NHL goal part of memorable night for Red Wings rookie Anthony Mantha
By @StefanKubus – DETROIT – It couldn’t have been a better scenario for Anthony Mantha. With less than three minutes to play in the second period and Detroit on a power play, Mantha parked his 6-foot-5 frame right in front of 6-foot-2 Montreal Canadiens netminder Ben Scrivens. Brad Richards took a slap shot from the left…
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Red Wings assign Vili Saarijarvi to Grand Rapids
By @MichaelCaples – It was a rough year for Red Wings prospect Vili Saarijarvi, but apparently it hasn’t stunted his hockey development. The Griffins posted on Twitter today that the Red Wings have assigned Saarijarvi, the Wings’ third-round pick, to Grand Rapids from his OHL club in Flint. Saarijarvi, 18, recorded 12 goals and…
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Red Wings stumble, but hang on for 4-3 win over Canadiens
By @StefanKubus – DETROIT – It wasn’t pretty, nor was it ever safe. But despite seeing a 4-0 third-period lead blown, the Red Wings held on for a 4-3 victory – and a crucial two points – over the Montreal Canadiens Thursday night at Joe Louis Arena. Anthony Mantha scored his first career goal, which proved…
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PHOTOS: Red Wings beat Canadiens Thursday night
The Red Wings beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 Thursday night in Detroit, thanks to goals from Riley Sheahan (twice), Luke Glendening and Anthony Mantha – his first NHL goal. It was also Detroit’s ‘Wings for Wishes’ game, as the Original Six club supported Make-A-Wish Michigan while welcoming many special guests to The Joe. (Photos by…
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2016 college hockey signing tracker
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By @MichaelCaples and @StefanKubus – As teams conclude the 2015-16 college hockey season, players are taking the next steps in their careers, as they sign with professional teams. Here is MiHockey’s 2016 college hockey signing tracker, as we try to keep tabs on where the Michigan names are heading next. Zach Werenski – Michigan (Grosse…
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Red Wings sign Eric Tangradi to a two-year extension
By @MichaelCaples – The Red Wings announced today that they have signed forward Eric Tangradi to a two-year contract extension. Tangradi, 27, ranks No. 17 overall in AHL scoring this season, having racked up 24 goals and 25 assists in 60 games with the Grand Rapids Griffins. He has played in one NHL game…