Category: Slideshow
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Red Wings’s ‘Farewell Season at The Joe’ home opener set for Oct. 17 vs. Senators
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By @MichaelCaples – The Detroit Red Wings will begin their home portion of their ‘Farewell Season at The Joe’ 2016-17 season with a game against the Ottawa Senators on Monday, Oct. 17. The NHL member clubs announced their home opener dates today, with a full NHL schedule slated to release tomorrow. Detroit will open…
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USHL unveils new logo
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By @MichaelCaples – The United States Hockey League will be in the spotlight this week with the NHL Draft taking place Friday and Saturday. The Tier I junior league will have a shiny new logo to display for its time in the limelight. Today, the USHL released a new logo – and a redesigned…
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Father’s Day 2016: Checking in with proud hockey dad Kevin Larkin
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By @MichaelCaples – I told Kevin Larkin that this year, his famous son should be improving upon his Father’s Day gift-giving game. After all, he does have a hockey celebrity for a son now. “Maybe I’ll get something a littler nicer than the traditional socks and T-shirts,” Larkin said with a laugh. When I…
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Red Wings’ Ken Holland addresses the departure of Pavel Datsyuk
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By @StefanKubus and @MichaelCaples – DETROIT – Two hours after Pavel Datsyuk formally announced that he would be leaving the Red Wings in West Bloomfield, Ken Holland addressed the media at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit. The Red Wings’ general manager said he is “not overly optimistic” about moving Datsyuk’s $7.5 million contract, which…
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Pavel Datsyuk announces that he is leaving the Red Wings
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By @MichaelCaples – WEST BLOOMFIELD – It is official, straight from the man himself. Pavel Datsyuk is leaving the Red Wings. The Russian superstar spoke with the media Saturday inside the St. Mary’s Athletic Complex where he was hosting a youth hockey clinic in West Bloomfield, and put all rumors to rest. “Thank you very…
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Jon Cooper explains his special connection with Ron Mason
By @MichaelCaples – EAST LANSING – There were many notable hockey coaches who attended Ron Mason’s funeral service at Munn Ice Arena Thursday afternoon. Most had either worked with Mason or competed against him. Jon Cooper had done neither, yet the head coach of the Tampa Bay Lightning still made sure he was in…
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U.S. Women’s National Team will play Canada in Plymouth in December
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By @MichaelCaples – In December, some of the best women’s hockey players in the world will be at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth. The U.S. Women’s National Team will play Canada at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth on Dec. 17, 2016 at 4:30 p.m., as part of the first-ever Team USA Winter Champions Series.…
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Report: Aaron Ward says Datsyuk, Wings will announce No. 13’s departure on Saturday
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By @MichaelCaples – According to former Red Wing and TSN analyst Aaron Ward, Pavel Datsyuk’s departure from the Red Wings will be announced tomorrow (Saturday). Expect Detroit Red Wings to make announcement tomorrow along with Pavel Datsyuk confirming he will not be returning next year. — Aaron Ward (@NHL_AaronWard) June 17, 2016 Datsyuk…
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Spartan hockey family gathers at Munn to say goodbye to Ron Mason (with photos)
By @MichaelCaples – EAST LANSING – They gathered at Munn Ice Arena Thursday night, some of the most famous members of the Spartan hockey family. Multiple generations of Michigan State players, coaches, staff, family and friends all gathered on the ice to honor their iconic head coach. They were there to say goodbye to…
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Red Wings extend Riley Sheahan, Brian Lashoff
By @StefanKubus – The Red Wings have locked up a key forward and depth defenseman for the foreseeable future. Riley Sheahan has signed a two-year extension, reportedly worth $2.075 million per season, while the Wings have inked defenseman Brian Lashoff a one-year extension. Both players were restricted free agents. The 24-year-old Sheahan recorded 25 points…