Category: Slideshow
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Catching up with N.Y. Rangers signee Adam Chapie
By @MichaelCaples – It may have been a new experience for Adam Chapie, but he was in familiar territory at the NHL Prospect Tournament in Traverse City. It’s unbelievable, any time I can get back here it’s great,” said Chapie, an Oxford native. “This is where my mom grew up, close to here, so…
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Mag: “You Should Know” Travis Mitchell
In the latest edition of MiHockeyMag, we introduce you to South Lyon native Travis Mitchell. The Honeybaked AAA product, just 16 years old, earned a spot on the Muskegon Lumberjacks’ 2016-17 USHL roster after being selected by the team in the 21st round of the draft last spring. Click here or on the image below…
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Red Wings top Pens in preseason opener at Joe Louis Arena
By @StefanKubus – DETROIT – It may have been a preseason tilt, but there was plenty to play for in the Wings’ final preseason home opener at Joe Louis Arena. With rust to shake and jobs at stake, the Red Wings were able to take a 4-2 decision over the Pittsburgh Penguins Tuesday night.…
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Red Wings to wear commemorative patch and paint No. 9 in ice at JLA to remember Gordie Howe
By @MichaelCaples – The Red Wings have announced two significant acts of remembrance for the late Gordie Howe. Detroit will wear a commemorative patch on their jerseys for the duration of the 2016-17 season in honor of “Mr. Hockey” while also painting a red “9” in the ice behind both nets at Joe Louis Arena.…
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Recruiting: Paul Cotter talks about his commitment to Western Michigan
By @MichaelCaples – Last week, Paul Cotter announced his commitment to Western Michigan, marking another personal milestone for the Canton native. The Compuware and Little Caesars alum is making his junior hockey debut this season with the Brookings (South Dakota) Blizzard of the NAHL, and now, he’s got the next step in his hockey…
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USCHO preseason college hockey poll released; three Michigan teams ranked
The first USCHO college hockey poll of the 2016-17 NCAA has been released, and three Michigan teams have made the list. Michigan’s representation on the USCHO poll is as follows: No. 11 – Michigan No. 17 – Michigan Tech No. 20 – Ferris State Here is the full poll (of which MiHockey editor Michael Caples…
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Mike Ferrantino talks NHL Prospects Tournament, signing with Charlotte
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By @StefanKubus – Mike Ferrantino grew up following the Traverse City NHL Prospects Tournament. This year, the Plymouth native not only participated in it, but helped his Carolina Hurricanes defeat the Detroit Red Wings in the championship game. “It’s really cool,” Ferrantino said. “Growing up, kind of watching it and following it for a…
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PHOTOS: NTDP Under-18 Team makes home debut with 5-3 win over Youngstown
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USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program Under-18 Team made their 2016-17 home debut Saturday night in Plymouth with a 5-3 victory over the Youngstown Phantoms. Check out MiHockey’s photos from the game below. (Photos by Andrew Knapik/MiHockey)
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Tatar’s overtime goal sends Team Europe to the World Cup final
By @MichaelCaples – The majority of the Red Wings’ representatives at the World Cup of Hockey are done with the preseason tournament, but Tomas Tatar just played a huge role in making sure his Team Europe continues on. The Red Wings’ forward, a native of Ilava, Slovakia, scored the game-winning goal in overtime for…
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Red Wings send seven players back to junior teams
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By @MichaelCaples – The Red Wings announced today that they have sent seven players from their training camp back to their respective junior clubs. Jordan Sambrook is the lone player who officially belongs to the organization – he was a fifth-round pick in 2016. The others, all listed below, were released from their tryout agreements…