Category: Slideshow
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HBO’s John Oliver blasts Red Wings’ new arena; Olympia responds
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By @MichaelCaples – On his HBO show “Last Week Tonight” comedian John Oliver called out professional sports stadiums, suggesting they are big scams ripping off taxpayers. Roughly three minutes into his monologue, Oliver calls out the construction of the Detroit Red Wings’ new arena, pointing out that a city that had filed for bankruptcy…
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Four Michigan names on U.S. Under-17 Select Team roster
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By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey announced today their roster for the 2015 Under-17 Five Nations Tournament in Switzerland, and four Michigan products appear on the list. The team was selected from the pool of players at the Boys’ Select 16 Player Development Camp, which took place in Williamsville, N.Y. from July 7-13. Michigan and Minnesota…
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PHOTOS: Pro, college players compete in three-on-three tournament at Puckmasters
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By @MichaelCaples – On July 12, local pro and college players competed in a small-ice three-on-three tournament at Puckmasters in Wixom. Organized by West Bloomfield native Andrew Huckleby, the friendly tournament featured the following players: Team Blue (champions) Dan Milan – White Lake/Wichita Thunder (ECHL) Easton Powers – South Lyon/Utica College Vlad Namestnikov –…
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Annual MAHA Summer Meeting wraps up in Mount Pleasant
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By @StefanKubus – MOUNT PLEASANT – The 2015 edition of the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association’s annual Summer Meeting came to a close on Sunday morning in Mount Pleasant, and there weren’t many disagreements to be had. Among other items – including a number of panel discussions and presentations on growing the game within the state – 15…
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Red Wings announce new contracts for Mitch Callahan, Nick Jensen
By @MichaelCaples – The Red Wings announced today that they have locked up two of their prospects with new contracts. Detroit has re-signed forward Mitch Callahan to a one-year contract, while also agreeing to terms with defenseman Nick Jensen on a two-year deal. Callahan, a native of Whittier, Calif., has played in 237 games…
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Red Wings sign Gustav Nyquist to new four-year deal
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By @MichaelCaples – The goose is no longer loose. Today, the Detroit Red Wings announced that they have agreed to a four-year deal with forward Gustav Nyquist. “We’re very happy to have Gustav locked up for four more years,” said Executive Vice President and General Manager Ken Holland in a release from the team.…
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Five Michigan names on NHL Central Scouting’s ‘Futures List’ for 2016 Draft
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By @MichaelCaples – Despite the 2015 NHL Draft being less than a month old, NHL Central Scouting has released its ‘Future’s List’ for the 2016 edition. Here are the names they have placed on their initial list – last year, a more comprehensive ‘Players To Watch’ list came out in September, so expect to see…
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Red Wings sign forward Eric Tangradi
By @MichaelCaples – The Detroit Red Wings added to their organizational depth today, signing forward Eric Tangradi to a one-year contract. Tangradi, 26, spent the 2014-15 season with the Montreal Canadiens’ franchise, splitting time between the NHL club and the Hamilton Bulldogs, their AHL affiliate. A second-round pick of the Anaheim Ducks in 2007, the…
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PHOTOS: 2015 Detroit Red Wings Development Camp in Traverse City
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Check out nearly 150 photos from the 2015 Detroit Red Wings Development Camp in Traverse City – featuring plenty of Michigan natives and Wings prospects. See a full list of MiHockey’s features from the five-day event at Centre Ice Arena below the photo gallery, as well. (All photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey) Red Wings 2015…
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Red Wings conclude development camp with scrimmage in Traverse City
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By Nick Barnowski – TRAVERSE CITY – The Red Wings’ annual summer development camp concluded with a scrimmage Tuesday morning in Traverse City. It took overtime, but Team Lindsay defeated Team Howe, 5-4, at Centre Ice Arena. Jerome Verrier scored 1:39 into the sudden death session, which followed two 25-minute periods where the two…