Category: Slideshow
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Ilitch organization announces master plan for downtown renovation, rink development
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By @MichaelCaples – Sunday morning started with a press release outlining the Ilitch family’s plan for monumental changes for Detroit that will come along with the Red Wings’ new arena. “It’s always been my dream to see a vibrant and energized downtown Detroit,” said Mike Ilitch, chairman, Ilitch Holdings, Inc. “I want people to…
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Photos: Checking out the Perani’s Hockey World clearance sale in Farmington Hills
Check out MiHockey’s photos from the first few days of the Perani’s Hockey World annual clearance sale in Farmington Hills. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)
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Eagle Scout leads construction of wheelchair ramp and viewing area for Lansing area rink
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By @MichaelCaples – When Michael Pierpont tried to take his former daycare provider to a game at Suburban Ice East Lansing, he quickly realized that there was a problem. “We were at the rink watching my sister play, and Aunt Diana wanted to watch,” the 13-year-old said. “She’s in a wheelchair. She went to…
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Zach Werenski to join the Michigan Wolverines for 2014-15 season
By @MichaelCaples – Grosse Pointe native Zach Werenski, a potential first-round pick in the 2015 NHL Draft, just announced that he has signed a letter of intent to play for the Michigan Wolverines. Werenski, a standout defenseman for the U.S. National Team Development Program Under-17 Team, confirmed with MiHockey today that he will be…
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Plymouth Whalers, Compuware AAA announce coaching changes with the Vigilante brothers
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By @MichaelCaples – The offseason moves continued for the Plymouth Whalers today, as they announced both staff changes for the OHL club and their AAA youth program, as well. The Whalers have hired former player John Vigilante as the team’s new assistant coach. The 29-year-old Vigilante, who was hired to be the head coach of…
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CCM Tacks return to the hockey skate market this week
By Robert Bondy – CCM is bringing back an iconic brand to recreate a skate that gives players a combination of speed and comfort with its latest version of the CCM Tacks. The Tacks name, which began in the 1950s, has been rebooted by CCM, and the latest model hits the public market in…
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LSSU’s Alex Globke talks Red Wings development camp, Lakers hockey
By Nick Barnowski – After an excellent freshman season at Lake Superior State, Alex Globke got the chance to showcase his skills for the team he grew up watching. The Waterford native was a free agent invite to the Detroit Red Wings’ summer development camp, which took place from July 4-8 in Traverse City.…
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Coopersville native Susie Kluting receives Wes Danielson Award at MAHA banquet
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By Stefan Kubus – TRAVERSE CITY – Susie Kluting tried numerous different sports growing up, from tennis and swimming to rock climbing and water skiing. But above the rest, it was an unlikely candidate that won over her heart: sled hockey. Kluting was born with spina bifida, which occurs when the bones of the…
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MiHockey’s ‘The Shift’ with Cody Milan
Welcome to MiHockey’s new feature ‘The Shift’ – hockey questions for hockey players. In each ‘The Shift’ feature, we take you through the mindset of today’s hockey player through a question-and-answer session, profiling players from the NHL all the way down to youth travel hockey. MORE: See more ‘The Shift’ features here Our next featured player…
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USA Hockey announces Under-17 Select Team roster; three Michigan natives selected
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By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey announced today the 20 players who will represent their country at the 2014 Under-17 Five Nations Tournament this August. Three Michigan natives are on the roster for the U.S. Under-17 Select Team, which will head to Germany to compete in the international tournament from Aug. 13-17. All the players selected…