Category: Red Wings
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Griffins fall to Stars in Game 5 at Van Andel Arena
By Pat Evans – GRAND RAPIDS – A bad overtime line change doomed the Grand Rapids Griffins in a 3-2 loss to the Texas Stars Friday night at Van Andel Arena. Former Michigan State Spartan standout Chris Mueller scored the game-winning goal for the Stars 3:18 into overtime, bringing the Griffins’ series win streak to…
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Photos: Griffins even series with Stars after Wednesday night’s 3-2 win
The Grand Rapids Griffins picked up a 3-2 win over the Texas Stars Wednesday night to even their second-round AHL playoff series at two games apiece. Read MiHockey’s recap from the game here. (Photos by Amanda O’Toole/MiHockey)
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Griffins even series with Stars after 3-2 win in Game 4
By Pat Evans – GRAND RAPIDS – The second period held all the scoring in the Grand Rapids Griffins 3-2 win against the Texas Stars Wednesday at Van Andel Arena. The win ties the series up, after the Griffins’ 5-2 victory Tuesday. “It’s a good character check, they took it to us down there in…
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Anthony Mantha scores QMJHL title-clinching goal (with video)
By Michael Caples – While Tomas Jurco was tearing it up for the Griffins last night, another Red Wings prospect was lighting it up in juniors once again. Anthony Mantha, the Wings’ first-round pick last year, scored the game-winning goal for his Val-d’Or Foreurs squad in Game 7 of the QMJHL Finals yesterday. The goal came…
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Tomas Jurco becoming the “go-to guy” that Jeff Blashill wanted
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By Pat Evans – GRAND RAPIDS – Trailing 2-0 in the series heading into Tuesday night, the Grand Rapids Griffins followed the lead of Tomas Jurco and put on an offensive clinic, winning the game 5-2. Three of those goals were Jurco’s. The role Jurco has played since returning to Grand Rapids for the…
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Griffins rebound, post 5-2 win (with a hat trick for Tomas Jurco)
By Pat Evans – GRAND RAPIDS – Following two lackluster showings in Texas, the Grand Rapids Griffins showed up in force Tuesday night at home, winning 5-2 at Van Andel Arena Tuesday night. Tomas Jurco highlighted the night with a three-goal performance, stopping a 102:46 goal drought from the Griffins, spanning back to Jurco’s…
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Grand Rapids Griffins announce new TV deal with Michigan Entertainment Sports
By Michael Caples – The Grand Rapids Griffins announced today that starting next season, fans will be able to see them on TV a whole lot more often. In a press conference that was said to announce “the most extensive TV broadcast package in franchise history”, the Griffins and Michigan Entertainment Sports revealed a new…
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Check out the latest digital edition of MiHockeyMag
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In this issue of MiHockeyMag, we take a look back and a look ahead for various age groups and levels of hockey. Mike Vellucci is leaving the Plymouth Whalers for the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes. The latest Michigan-produced prospects have been selected by USHL clubs. The Red Wings are searching for answers after another early playoff…
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Justin Abdelkader named captain of Team USA for World Championship (with video)
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By Michael Caples – Early this morning, USA Hockey announced that Muskegon native and Red Wings forward Justin Abdelkader has been named their captain for the World Championship. Abdelkader, a product of Michigan State University, will lead Team USA in the 2014 IIHF Men’s World Championship, which officially begins today with their game against…
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Jacob Trouba leads Team USA to win over Belarus in IIHF Men’s Worlds opener
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By Michael Caples – They may have been taking on the host country, but that didn’t bother Team USA in their first game of the World Championship. The American squad beat Belarus 6-1 today in their tournament opener at the 2014 International Ice Hockey Federation Men’s World Championship. Rochester native Jacob Trouba scored twice for…