Category: Red Wings
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Red Wings, Maple Leafs to play outdoors in Toronto on New Year’s Day
By @MichaelCaples – The Red Wings will get an outdoor rematch with the Maple Leafs, the NHL announced today. The two Original Six franchises will play in the first-ever NHL Centennial Classic, per a release from the league this evening. On Jan. 1, 2017, the Wings and Leafs will square off at BMO Field in…
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Late push not enough as Red Wings fall in Columbus
By Tyler Barnes – A late third-period effort fell short on Tuesday as the Columbus Blue Jackets defeated Detroit, 5-3. Cam Atkinson led the charge with two goals and an assist for the Blue Jackets. Justin Abdelkader, Andreas Athanasiou and Tomas Tatar lit the lamp for Detroit, while Mike Green tallied three helpers. Jimmy Howard stopped 27 of…
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Larkin talks about being named to Team North America roster for World Cup
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By @MichaelCaples – ROYAL OAK – Dylan Larkin was at a Tim Hortons in Royal Oak early Friday morning, surprising customers and encouraging them to buy special Red Wings-themed donuts. After he was done with his shift – a half-hour venture to help with sales of the donuts that support the Red Wings Foundation…
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Abdelkader looking forward to 2016 World Cup of Hockey
By @StefanKubus – DETROIT – Justin Abdelkader was one of the initial nine forwards chosen to represent Team USA in the 2016 World Cup of Hockey in September. The 29-year-old Muskegon native joins Waterford native Dylan Larkin (North America), Petr Mrazek (Czech Republic), Tomas Tatar (Europe), Pavel Datsyuk (Russia) and Henrik Zetterberg and Niklas…
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Red Wings toppled by Blackhawks Wednesday night
By @StefanKubus – DETROIT – The Chicago Blackhawks showed why they’re a Stanley Cup contender Wednesday night at Joe Louis Arena. Fueled by multi-point outings from Brent Seabrook, Patrick Kane and rookie Artemi Panarin, the Blackhawks put on a dominant performance, taking a 5-2 decision over the Red Wings. Corey Crawford stopped 31 of 33 shots for Chicago in…
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Abdelkader, Kesler named to Team USA roster for World Cup
By @MichaelCaples – Team USA’s initial roster for the upcoming World Cup of Hockey was announced today, and two Michigan natives cracked the list. Red Wings forward Justin Abdelkader and Anaheim Ducks forward Ryan Kesler were two of the first 16 players added to Team USA’s roster. More players will be named before the tournament…
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Larkin, Hellebuyck named to Team North America roster for World Cup of Hockey
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By @MichaelCaples – For the upcoming World Cup of Hockey, there will be a team comprised of the top players under the age of 23. Dylan Larkin and Connor Hellebuyck will be on that team. The initial roster for ‘Team North America’ – an all-star team formed of the top youngsters from the U.S. and…
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Check out Andreas Athanasiou’s highlight-reel goal in Red Wings’ win
UPDATE: The Red Wings ended up beating the Dallas Stars 3-2 in overtime, thanks to Pavel Datsyuk. Athanasiou’s final stat line? Two goals on four shots while skating to a plus-2 rating on 11:29 worth of ice time. By @MichaelCaples – Andreas Athanasiou doesn’t want to go back to Grand Rapids. At least, that’s…
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Check out the latest digital edition of MiHockeyMag
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In this issue of MiHockeyMag, we talk about this past weekend’s NHL Stadium Series showdowns with the Red Wings and Avalanche – both past and present – as the two storied franchises renewed their rivalry outdoors. We also check in with Northern Michigan goaltender Atte Tolvanen, introduce you to Tommy Apap, talk about the Five…
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Griffins’ Russo named AHL Player of the Week
By @MichaelCaples – While Red Wings officials try to decide if they want to make any moves before today’s trade deadline, one of their prospects has been named player of the week in the AHL. The American Hockey League announced today that Robbie Russo has been named their CCM/AHL Player of the Week for…