Category: Red Wings
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Saginaw Spirit name Troy Smith new head coach
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By @MichaelCaples – The Saginaw Spirit have their new bench boss. The OHL franchise announced Monday morning that they have hired Troy Smith, an assistant coach and assistant general manager of the Hamilton Bulldogs, as Saginaw’s new head coach. “We are very pleased to announce that Troy Smith will be taking over as the…
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Red Wings sign 2017 first-round pick Michael Rasmussen
By @MichaelCaples – Michael Rasmussen is officially one step closer to becoming a pro hockey player. The Red Wings announced today that they have signed their first-round pick from this summer’s NHL Draft to a three-year entry-level contract. Rasmussen was the No. 9 overall pick in the 2017 NHL Draft; the Wings’ highest selection…
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Reports: Tony Granato to be named head coach of U.S. Olympic Team; Chelios an assistant
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By @MichaelCaples – The U.S. Olympic Team’s coaching staff for the 2018 Games will have a little Red Wings flavor, according to reports. Per Darren Dreger of TSN and Todd Milewski of Madison.com, Wisconsin head coach and former Red Wings assistant coach Tony Granato will be the head coach of Team USA. Meanwhile, former Red…
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Saarijarvi, Svechnikov focused on big seasons, either in Detroit or Grand Rapids
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By @StefanKubus – DETROIT – While it was a relaxed day at Detroit Red Wings Youth Camp for Evgeny Svechnikov and Vili Saarijarvi, the budding prospects have been ramping up their off-season regimens as September’s training camp is just around the corner. For the 20-year-old Saarijarvi, the Red Wings’ third-round pick in 2015, his 2016-17…
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Svechnikov, Saarijarvi, DeKeyser give back at Red Wings Youth Camp
By @StefanKubus – DETROIT – Detroit Red Wings players are gearing up for their first season at Little Caesars Arena, still in the heart of the off-season. But it’s always good to take a break from the grueling workouts, especially when it means giving back. On Thursday, forward Evgeny Svechnikov and defensemen Vili Saarijarvi and…
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PHOTOS: The 2017 Eastside Elite All-Star Challenge
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On July 27, the Eastside Elite Hockey League held its second annual all-star game. The All-Star Challenge featured four teams competing in three-on-three contests to decide a victor. For how the teams were formed, click here. Dylan Larkin’s team prevailed over Danny DeKeyser’s squad in the finals. The event, a fundraiser for the Anthony…
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Griffins sign Bloomfield native Pat Nagle
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By @MichaelCaples – Another Michigan boy is returning home. The Grand Rapids Griffins announced today that they have signed Bloomfield native Pat Nagle to a one-year contract. A four-year letter winner with the Ferris State Bulldogs from 2007-11, Nagle still ranks No. 3 among the school’s all-time goaltenders in wins (45) and goals-against average (2.32).…
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Dylan Larkin brings Eastside Elite game to hometown rink, raises thousands for his youth association
By @MichaelCaples – WATERFORD – Sidney Larkin sat high above the Lakeland Ice Arena playing surface, anxious to see her sons’ team convert on a power play. “Hopefully we get one, my goodness.” Once a hockey mom, always a hockey mom – even if it’s at the charity game organized by her budding superstar…
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MAG: ‘You Should Know’ Michael Rasmussen
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In the latest issue of MiHockeyMag, we introduced you to Detroit Red Wings’ first-round draft pick Michael Rasmussen. The 6-foot-6 Tri-City Americans forward was selected ninth overall in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. Click on the image below to learn more about Rasmussen on page 18 of the latest edition of MiHockeyMag.
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Tatar: “Detroit is where I belong”
By @MichaelCaples – It went the distance, but Tomas Tatar and the Red Wings came to terms on a four-year contract Friday afternoon. It saved both parties from an arbitrator making the decision for them, and now, the Wings’ No. 21 knows he’s staying in Hockeytown for another four seasons. “Obviously I really, really…