Category: Slideshow
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Hockey Jobs: Meet Jim Biewer, director of event marketing and game presentation for the Red Wings
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By Zach Libby – Supporting the Detroit Red Wings was a bond that Jim Biewer and his father shared growing up in their Marine City home. Opting to watch the hometown favorite on their television rather than making the trek to Joe Louis Arena, it wasn’t until his first job opportunity following graduation when…
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Jeff Blashill is the right guy at the right time for the Red Wings
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By @StefanKubus – DETROIT – If you observe Jeff Blashill’s appearance, mannerisms, the way he speaks, it quickly becomes evident he sports an uncanny resemblance to Mike Babcock. Blashill formerly served as assistant coach to Babcock during the 2011-12 season before taking over as bench boss of the Grand Rapids Griffins the following season. But…
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Red Wings officially announce Jeff Blashill as new head coach
By @StefanKubus – Ken Holland knew from the start who he wanted behind the Detroit Red Wings’ bench and, on Tuesday morning, he got his man. Jeff Blashill was officially announced as the 27th head coach in the history of the Detroit Red Wings franchise, succeeding Mike Babcock, at an 11 a.m. press conference at Joe Louis…
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PHOTOS: Jeff Blashill introduced as Red Wings’ head coach
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Photo gallery from the Detroit Red Wings’ press conference to introduce Jeff Blashill as their new head coach. (Photos by Jen Hefner/MiHockey) MORE: Red Wings officially announce Jeff Blashill as new head coach | The Blashills: Proud hockey parents talk about Jeff’s new job
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NHL Central Scouting releases 2015 NHL Draft Combine results
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By @StefanKubus – The 2015 NHL Draft Combine took place in Buffalo over the weekend, and here’s a breakdown of how the Michigan natives – and those with ties to the Mitten – fared in the individual events (only the top-ten performances in each exercise were released). Aerobic Fitness: Test Duration No. 10 – Dennis Yan (U.S. NTDP),…
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VIDEO: Talking hockey with Sheldon Dries
In MiHockey’s latest ‘Michigan’s Players’ feature, we introduce you to Western Michigan forward Sheldon Dries. The soon-to-be Broncos junior, a native of Macomb, is a Honeybaked, Belle Tire and Green Bay Gamblers alum.
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NHL competition committee recommends ‘coach’s challenge’ and face-off changes; no consensus on OT
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By @MichaelCaples – The NHL’s competition committee met today to discuss a variety of rule changes. The committee, comprised of both players and executives, agreed on expanded video review that would offer a ‘coach’s challenge’ much like in football – if a team has a timeout available, they can challenge a goal that may…
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Petr Mrazek named Red Wings’ rookie of the year by the DSBA
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By @MichaelCaples – Petr Mrazek just added to his trophy case. The Red Wings’ budding star was named the 2014-15 Red Wings Rookie of the Year today by the Detroit Sports Broadcasters Association. Mrazek, 23, played in 29 games for the Wings this past season, and he recorded a 16-9-2 record with a 2.38…
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VIDEO: Talking hockey with Mackenzie MacEachern
In MiHockey’s latest ‘Michigan’s Players’ feature, we introduce you to Michigan State forward Mackenzie MacEachern. The soon-to-be Spartans junior, a native of Troy, is a Brother Rice and USHL alum, along with being a St. Louis Blues draft pick.
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Report: Red Wings to name Jeff Blashill head coach next week
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By @MichaelCaples – It’s more a report of when, rather than who. Ansar Khan of MLive is reporting that the Red Wings will be holding a press conference next week to introduce Jeff Blashill as their new head coach. Wings’ announcement of Jeff Blashill hiring expected next week. Story: http://t.co/BFElgvzWLD — Ansar Khan…