Category: Slideshow
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VIDEO: Mike Babcock’s emotional farewell to Hockeytown
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Mike Babcock returned to the Red Wings’ locker room one last time Friday morning to say goodbye to Hockeytown. Here is the opening statement from Babcock, who leaves Detroit after a decade of coaching the Red Wings to join the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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Dylan Larkin has officially signed with the Red Wings, joining Griffins after one year with Michigan
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By @MichaelCaples – University of Michigan alum Aaron Ward reported it first, and now it has been confirmed by the Red Wings’ organization – Dylan Larkin’s ready to take the next step in his hockey career. The Waterford native – Detroit’s first-round selection in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft – will be joining the…
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Kyle Connor named USA Hockey’s Junior Player of the Year
By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey announced their annual awards today, and one of the biggest is going to Shelby Township native Kyle Connor. The University of Michigan commit was named the Dave Tyler Junior Player of the Year after his outstanding season with the USHL’s Youngstown Phantoms. Connor, eligible for the 2015 NHL Entry…
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Mike Babcock speaks about his decision to leave Detroit, join Maple Leafs
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By @MichaelCaples – At 11 a.m. today, Red Wings greats Brendan Shanahan and Mike Babcock shared a stage to discuss working together – for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Babcock, head coach of the Detroit Red Wings for a decade, was officially introduced as the new head coach of the Maple Leafs today in Toronto,…
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Ken Holland discusses Mike Babcock’s decision to choose Toronto, what’s next for Wings
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By @MichaelCaples – DETROIT – It’s not often that members of the media are gathered in the Red Wings’ locker room a month into the offseason. Today, however, there was a significant news item for Ken Holland to address. The Red Wings’ GM spoke with reporters at 4 p.m. today about Mike Babcock’s decision…
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Red Wings coaching hunt turns to Jeff Blashill
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By @SKubus – DETROIT – Ken Holland made it clear Wednesday afternoon who he plans to pursue as the new head coach of the Detroit Red Wings with Mike Babcock now out of the picture. The Red Wings GM said he plans to meet with Grand Rapids head coach Jeff Blashill on an off day…
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Mike Babcock leaving Red Wings, joining Maple Leafs
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By @MichaelCaples – A decision has been made, according to reports. Per TSN reporter Darren Dreger, Red Wings head coach Mike Babcock will be leaving Detroit to take over head coaching duties for the Toronto Maple Leafs. TSN reporter Bob McKenzie first said the Buffalo Sabres were out, and fellow TSN reporter and former…
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EA Sports releases NHL 16 info, including new online features, playoff beards and more
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By @MichaelCaples – The 2014-15 NHL season may not even be over yet, but EA Sports has some fans looking to the future today. The iconic sports video game franchise has released plenty of information on their upcoming ‘NHL 16’ game, which will land on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 in September. The NHL…
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MAG: Mitch Jones talks about his team’s move to Flint
In the latest issue of MiHockeyMag, Plymouth Whalers defenseman Mitch Jones talks about his team’s move to Flint. Check out our Flint Firebirds mag feature by clicking here, or clicking on the image below.
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Muskegon Lumberjacks’ season comes to a close in Clark Cup Final
By @MichaelCaples – It may not have ended the way they wanted it to, but the Lumberjacks still had one historic season in Muskegon. The USHL club had their season come to an end on Friday, when the Sioux Falls Stampede finished off the Clark Cup Final with a 4-2 victory in South Dakota.…