Category: Red Wings
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NHL commissioner Gary Bettman participates in Ice Bucket Challenge
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By @MichaelCaples – The #IceBucketChallenge has been raising awareness and funding in the fight against ALS. It has also inspired a video that all NHL fans will enjoy watching. Ladies and gentlemen…Gary Bettman dumping ice water on his own head. Find out how you can help in the fight against ALS by visiting this site.
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Red Wings announce new four-year contract for Ken Holland
By @MichaelCaples – The Detroit Red Wings announced today that executive vice president and general manager Ken Holland has signed a new contract that will keep him with the Original Six organization through the 2017-18 season. Holland, 58, has been the Wings’ general manager for the past 17 seasons. “Ken is regarded as one…
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Griffins sign former Ferris State captain Kyle Bonis
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By @MichaelCaples – The Grand Rapids Griffins announced two signings this morning, and one of them has plenty of experience in Michigan. The AHL club has signed former Ferris State captain Kyle Bonis to a one-year contract. Bonis, 25, played for the ECHL’s Florida Everblades last season. Grand Rapids also signed former Wisconsin standout…
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Danny DeKeyser talks about his contract situation at the Red Wings’ youth camp
By Nick Barnowski – Detroit Red Wings restricted free agent Danny DeKeyser said on Wednesday that he’s confident he will sign a new contract with the team soon. The 24-year-old spoke with the media before hitting the ice as a guest coach at the club’s youth camp, taking place at Joe Louis Arena this…
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Red Wings announce training camp schedule
By @MichaelCaples – Get out your calendars. The Red Wings announced their training camp schedule today with information on when the team will be taking part in activities in Traverse City. The team’s training camp charity golf classic and charity dinner will take place on Thursday, Sept. 18. Meanwhile, the training camp alumni and celebrity game…
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Check out the latest digital edition of MiHockeyMag
In this issue of MiHockeyMag, we get you ready for the upcoming season by preparing you for one of the biggest issues surrounding the game today – concussions. Learn how to deal with them and how to watch for them, and read how a college hockey athletic trainer handles his players when they might have…
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Red Wings release 2014 NHL Prospects Tournament schedule
By @MichaelCaples – Start planning out your third week of September, folks. The Detroit Red Wings announced the schedule for the 2014 edition of their annual NHL Prospects Tournament, which will once again be held at Centre ICE Arena in Traverse City from Sept. 12-16. The eight-team field features top prospects from the Red…
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Video: Luke Glendening talks about the Red Wings’ youth hockey camp
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By @MichaelCaples – The Detroit Red Wings’ youth hockey camp has taken over Joe Louis Arena this week, and each day, one current member of the Original Six franchise is joining the participants on the ice. Monday’s guest was Grand Rapids native Luke Glendening, who talked to the media shortly after the morning session. Here’s…
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Photos: Danny DeKeyser signs autographs during Safety Day at Kohl’s
Red Wings defenseman Danny DeKeyser (Clay Township, Mich.) held an autograph signing during Safety Day hosted by Children’s Hospital of Michigan Foundation and the Children’s Hospital of Michigan’s Kohl’s Injury Prevention Program at the Kohl’s location in Livonia, Mich. on Aug. 7. DeKeyser signed bike helmets, FatHead posters and more for young fans in attendance. (Photos…
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Brian Rafalski to enter U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame
By @MichaelCaples – The U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame announced the four people they will be welcoming into their storied collection later this year, and one of them hails from the suburbs of Detroit. Dearborn native Brian Rafalski, who spent his last four NHL seasons with his hometown Detroit Red Wings, will be part…