Category: Red Wings
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Red Wings release statement from owner Mike Ilitch about Nick Lidstrom Night
The Red Wings released a statement from owner Mike Ilitch today, in regards to tomorrow’s Nick Lidstrom retirement ceremony and game against Colorado: “While Marian and I would love to be there, we won’t be at tomorrow’s jersey retirement for Nick Lidstrom,” Ilitch said. ” This past year, I had a medical procedure that has…
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Red Wings acquire Grosse Pointe Woods native David Legwand in trade with Nashville
By Michael Caples and Stefan Kubus – Just when it appeared that the Red Wings had stood still on trade deadline day, it was announced that a hometown hero will be returning to Detroit. Grosse Pointe Woods native David Legwand, the No. 2 pick in the 1998 NHL Draft by the Predators, was traded…
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Griffins to host third annual Purple Community game on Friday
By Michael Caples – On Friday, the Griffins are going purple once again. The Van Andel Institute will be presenting the third annual Grand Rapids Griffins Purple Community game on March 7 at Van Andel Arena. The game, in association with the VAI’s grassroots fundraising program Purple Community, will raise funds for cancer and neurodegenerative…
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Johan Franzen named NHL’s first star of the week
By Michael Caples – The Mule has been on fire since the Olympic break concluded, and the NHL has taken notice. Johan Franzen was named the league’s first star of the week today, joining New Jersey center Adam Henrique and Minnesota Wild goaltender Dary Kuemper on the weekly list of top performers. Franzen, who…
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Photos: Spartans vs. Red Wings alumni charity game in East Lansing
The Detroit Red Wings alumni team traveled to East Lansing to take on a team made of Michigan State alumni in a charity game organized by Kevin Miller. The game, which saw the Spartan alums pick up a 6-5 win over the Red Wings, raised money for the Wounded Warrior Project, United Way 2-1-1 and The…
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The legend of Teemu Pulkkinen’s shot continues to grow
By Michael Caples – Last night, Griffins forward Teemu Pulkkinen scored two goals in nine seconds. That’s not a typo. The Red Wings’ prospect fired back-to-back cannons past Milwaukee Admirals goaltender Marek Mazanec in the third period, helping his club coast to a 5-1 win. It also helped continue Pulkkinen’s “Holy Slapper” legend, because…
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Red Wings announce details about Nick Lidstrom Night
By Michael Caples – The day the No. 5 Red Wings jersey officially hangs from the Joe Louis Arena rafters is almost here. The Red Wings announced today that there is a game time change for their March 6 contest against Colorado – puck drop will now take place at 8 p.m. to accommodate…
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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 at high school hockey in Michigan, just as their state playoffs arrive. We also discuss the Red Wings’ state of affairs after losing Henrik Zetterberg, share our thoughts on the hate-it-or-love-it shootout and take a look inside an elite adult hockey league out in Grand Rapids.…
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Caples: #Oshie2014 thrilled; let’s keep going with it
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By Michael Caples – Even if he never scores another goal, you won’t soon forget the name TJ Oshie. The St. Louis Blues’ budding superstar captivated the hockey world when he went toe-to-toe, time-after-time, with Russian goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky, eventually giving his American squad a shootout victory. It was as if time stood still,…
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Sochi Watch: How Michigan’s players fared at the Winter Games
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The 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia officially came to a close on Sunday – the same day that saw Canada successfully defend their gold medal in men’s ice hockey. Here is a look at how the Michigan natives and connections that were named to national teams performed on international hockey’s biggest stage. MiHockey…