Category: Red Wings
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Florida Everblades announce signing of Brian Rafalski
By Michael Caples – The ECHL’s Florida Everblades announced today that they have signed former Red Wings defenseman Brian Rafalski to a contract. Rafalski, now 40 years old, retired from professional hockey after the conclusion of the Red Wings’ 20-2011 season. “I’m just excited to get back on the ice again and see where…
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Capgeek announces top earners list; see who made more than everybody else in the NHL
By Michael Caples – Capgeek.com – the top website for charting NHL player salaries – announced a new list recently that shows the top 200 career earners in professional hockey. The list dates back to the 1990-91 season, and considering the rise in player salaries over the last two decades, it isn’t necessary to go back…
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Billins, Blashill, Marchenko to represent Michigan at AHL All-Star Classic
By Michael Caples – The American Hockey League announced their roster for the 2014 AHL All-Star Classic today, and three Michigan connections appear on the list. Marysville native Chad Billins, currently with the Abbotsford Heat after making his pro debut with the Grand Rapids Griffins last year, made the team for the second time in…
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Griffins asking fans to sign card for Whitecaps at home games through Jan. 18
The Grand Rapids Griffins are working towards supporting one of their neighbor teams. The AHL club is asking all the fans that attend Van Andel Arena during their six-game homestand through Jan. 18 to sign a card for the West Michigan Whitecaps as the team deals with a major fire at their ballpark – Fifth…
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Michigan connections on Olympic rosters for Sochi
Today was the final day of national team management staffs announcing their rosters for the upcoming Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Here is a look at the Michigan natives and connections that will be traveling to Russia to represent their native countries, provided they stay healthy leading up to the Winter Games: Team USA Ryan…
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HBO 24/7 Episode 4 (Finale) – Favorite Moments
By Stefan Kubus – HBO’s “24/7: Road to the Winter Classic” wrapped up Saturday night, recapping the 2014 Winter Classic and its aftermath between Detroit and Toronto. Here were some of the moments that stood out: The Red Wings’ road trip to Florida and Nashville was highlighted early, where many of the players brought along…
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Luke Glendening plays in fifth outdoor game at 2014 NHL Winter Classic
By Stefan Kubus – Since the game has moved indoors, nobody has played outdoors more than Luke Glendening. When the Red Wings took their practice outdoors at Comerica Park on Dec. 18, the recently called-up Glendening, a native of Grand Rapids, said he saw it as “an opportunity to make a name” for himself.…
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Photos: The Alumni Showdown games at Comerica Park
A photo gallery featuring both games of the Alumni Showdown at Comerica Park, which saw legendary players from the Red Wings and Maple Leafs return to the ice as part of the Hockeytown Winter Festival. (Photos by Jen Hefner/MiHockey)
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Photos: 2014 NHL Winter Classic (from the stands)
MiHockey cameras weren’t just on the field, but also throughout the Big House’s concourse and stands for the 2014 NHL Winter Classic between the Red Wings and Maple Leafs. Check out these photos that capture that atmosphere, excitement and bitter-cold temperatures from the big game at the Big House. (Photos by Erik Roush/MiHockey) For the…
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Our favorite social media photos from the Winter Festival and Winter Classic
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Throughout the last month, the MiHockey staff has had behind-the-scenes and on-ice access to the biggest hockey event our state has even seen. Here is a compilation of our favorite photos we snapped and shared on our social media channels throughout the Hockeytown Winter Festival and NHL Winter Classic. Don’t forget to follow us on…