Category: Slideshow
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MiHockey’s ‘The Shift’ with Chad McDonald
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. Our next featured player is Chad McDonald, a soon-to-be sophomore forward…
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2014 NHL Draft: Blackhawks traded up to get their hands on Matt Iacopelli
By Robert Bondy – Sitting in his living room with family around, it took a scream of joy from Matt Iacopelli’s aunt to realize a childhood dream had finally come true. More screaming and fireworks followed as Iacopelli and his family celebrated the Woodhaven native’s selection by the Chicago Blackhawks as the 83rd overall pick…
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2014 NHL Draft: Dakota Joshua found out via telephone that he was picked by the Leafs
By @MichaelCaples – Dakota Joshua wasn’t at the NHL Draft to hear his name called by the Toronto Maple Leafs. In fact, he wasn’t even in front of a TV to witness it live. “I was in the car on the way to a family member’s house to watch the rest of the draft,…
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USA Hockey announces Ivan Hlinka tournament roster
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By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey has announced the roster they will take to the Ivan Hlinka Memorial Cup tournament later this summer, and there are five Michigan names on the list. The roster for the U.S. Under-18 Select Team – made up of top players from across the country – features the following Michigan players:…
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Red Wings announce a new two-year contract for Kyle Quincey
By @MichaelCaples – After missing out on some free-agent defensive targets, the Red Wings have re-signed a polarizing player for the Hockeytown faithful. The club officially announced today that they have re-signed defenseman Kyle Quincey to a two-year contract. While Detroit does not release contract information, TSN’s Bob McKenzie reported yesterday that the deal…
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Report: Red Wings sign second homegrown Hobey Baker winner in Andy Miele
By @MichaelCaples – Earlier today, the Red Wings signed Northville native Kevin Porter to start their free-agent signing period. According to reports, they’ve added another Michigan native and a fellow Hobey Baker winner in Andy Miele. Miele, a 26-year-old native of Grosse Pointe Woods, has signed with Detroit, according to Scott Norton of Norton…
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Red Wings sign Northville native and University of Michigan alum Kevin Porter
By @MichaelCaples – It might not have been the right-handed defenseman fans were looking for, but the Red Wings did add to their roster on the first afternoon of the free-agency period – and he just so happens to be a Michigan native. TSN’s Bob McKenzie first reported that the Wings have signed Northville native…
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Dylan Larkin’s father talks about his son being drafted by the Red Wings
By @MichaelCaples – PHILADELPHIA – On their draft day, the hockey spotlight shines brightly on the players hearing their names called by NHL clubs. However, the players aren’t the only ones beaming with pride and excitement. For Kevin and Sidney Denise Larkin, the fact that their son Dylan was drafted by their hometown Detroit…
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2014 NHL Draft: Ryan Mantha talks about being selected by the Rangers
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By Robert Bondy – Ryan Mantha was anxiously waiting on Saturday for his life-changing event to finally happen, admitting he was getting nervous as the rounds passed by. But all the butterflies in the Clarkson native’s stomach transformed into pure joy and excitement when the wait was over and he was officially selected in…
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Red Wings ink Sheahan, Mrazek to new contracts
By @MichaelCaples – While the Hockeytown faithful sit around waiting for the Red Wings to make a big splash in the free-agent market, the team has taken care of some housekeeping issues. Detroit announced today that they have signed forward Riley Sheahan and goaltender Petr Mrazek to new contracts, keeping both of their prospects…