Category: Red Wings
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Henrik Zetterberg wins King Clancy trophy for community service
By @MichaelCaples – Normally, he’s recognized for his work on the ice. This time, Henrik Zetterberg was honored for his work off of it. The captain of the Red Wings was named the 2015 recipient of the King Clancy Memorial Trophy at the NHL Awards Show in Las Vegas. The King Clancy trophy is…
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NHL to officially begin exploring league expansion
By @MichaelCaples – They’re calling it a “formal process to evaluate expressions of interest from markets and ownership groups interested in obtaining NHL clubs.” In simpler terms – the NHL is open for expansion. Interested parties can officially apply for an expansion NHL franchise from July 6 through August 10 – with Las Vegas, Seattle…
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Red Wings release schedule for annual Traverse City development camp
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By @StefanKubus – The Detroit Red Wings announced the dates for their annual development camp Wednesday afternoon. As usual, the camp will take place at Traverse City’s Centre Ice Arena, with this year’s camp running from July 3-7. Each day will feature both off-ice and on-ice workouts, with scrimmages on Saturday, July 4 and…
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Report: Griffins offer new contract to Miele, will not do the same for Porter
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By @MichaelCaples – According to George Sipple of the Detroit Free Press, one of the Griffins’ former Hobey Baker winners will not be coming back to the organization next year. The longtime Free Press sports writer says that while a new offer has been extended to Grosse Pointe Woods native Andy Miele, the Griffins will…
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UPDATE: NHL has approved three-on-three overtime
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UPDATED (June 24, 2015): TSN’s Bob McKenzie is reporting that the league’s board of governors have approved the rule changes for three-on-three overtime, and that they have also approved a coach’s challenge for goals involving questionable offsides or goalie interference. By @MichaelCaples – It is appearing likely that the National Hockey League will adopt a…
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Red Wings announce assistant coaches
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By @StefanKubus – The Detroit Red Wings have announced the coaching staff that will be supporting Jeff Blashill. Joining Blashill will be returning coaches Tony Granato and Jim Bedard (goaltending coach) and new coaches Pat Ferschweiler, Chris Chelios and Dave Noel-Bernier. The Wings’ Twitter is reporting that Granato and Ferschweiler will be behind the bench,…
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Griffins defenseman Nathan Paetsch pleads guilty in Buffalo gambling case
By @MichaelCaples – Grand Rapids Griffins defenseman Nathan Paetsch plead guilty today for his part in a Buffalo-based gambling ring, NBC Sports is reporting. Paetsch, who has played with the Griffins for the last three years, was apparently involved in the gambling ring that made headlines after former Sabres star Tomas Vanek was found…
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Todd Nelson officially named head coach of the Grand Rapids Griffins
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By @MichaelCaples – Another week, another hire for a coaching vacancy in the Detroit Red Wings’ organization. The Grand Rapids Griffins officially announced today that Todd Nelson will be their new head coach. Nelson, who played for the Griffins and two different professional teams in Muskegon, fills the void left by Jeff Blashill, who…
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Tim Gortsema named president of the Grand Rapids Griffins
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By @MichaelCaples – The Griffins announced their new head coach today, but they had some big front office news, as well. Griffins majority owner Dan DeVos announced that Tim Gortsema has been promoted to president of the Griffins’ hockey club. Gortsema was previously the senior vice president of business operations for the Griffins. “As an…
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Report: Chris Chelios to work with Red Wings’ defensemen next season
By @StefanKubus – It appears a Hall of Famer and former Detroit defenseman is joining the Red Wings next season. Clarifying a previous report by TSN analyst and former Red Wings defenseman Aaron Ward, the Detroit Free Press is reporting that Chris Chelios will be working with the Red Wings’ defensemen during the 2015-16 campaign. It’s akin…