Category: Slideshow
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Notes from the USA Hockey Annual Congress
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By Michael Caples – USA Hockey held their four-day Annual Congress in Colorado Springs, Colo., from June 5-8, bringing some of the top minds in hockey to one place to share ideas and improve the sport. Safety and total participation numbers – USA Hockey recorded record numbers in 2013-14 – were two of the main…
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That awkward moment where you have to pick Tatar or Nyquist (TSN Play of the Year finalists)
By @MichaelCaples – In what has become a yearly tradition, TSN is asking hockey fans to pick the play of the year via an online vote. What gets awkward for Red Wings fans this year is that they have to pick between two of their own players. Tomas Tatar is going head-to-head with Gustav Nyquist…
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New NHL 15 trailer released by EA Sports
Check out this new trailer for NHL 15, the latest installment of the iconic hockey video game franchise. They say it’s real footage from the game – if so, we’ll need somebody to buy us a PS4 or an XBox One.
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Meijer State Games of Michigan rosters – 13U
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By Michael Caples – From June 19-22, some of the best hockey players born in 2001 and younger will compete in the Meijer State Games of Michigan’s 13U hockey tournament. Here is a look at the finalized rosters; there is also a team forming as an ‘at large’ group, as well as a team from…
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Sergei Fedorov: movie executive producer?
By Michael Caples – Red Wings legend Sergei Fedorov could do it all on the ice during his Hockeytown days. He could play forward, he could play defense. He could score, he could shut the opposition down. But can he produce a movie? The great No. 91, along with super-agent Pat Brisson, is apparently…
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NCAA rules committee proposes changes for upcoming season
By Michael Caples – Faceoffs, penalty shots and a “lookup line” are the hot topics proposed by the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey Rules Committee during their yearly examination of the game. The group, led by Michigan State coach Tom Anastos, approved nine changes for the upcoming season, focusing on continuing the competitive advantage…
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Hockey Jobs: Meet Jeff Weinstein, head of public relations for Michigan Wolverines hockey
By Robert Bondy – Growing up, Jeff Weinstein followed the game of hockey as a huge New York Rangers fan, but never once laced up the skates competitively. “I didn’t play ice hockey, my brother was the one that played ice hockey from a little age on,” Weinstein said. “I used to go to…
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Grand Rapids Griffins sign Jeff Blashill to new three-year contract
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By Michael Caples – The Detroit Red Wings announced on their official Twitter account today that their AHL affiliate has retained their head coach. Per a tweet from @DetroitRedWings, the Grand Rapids Griffins have signed coach Jeff Blashill to a new three-year contract. “I’m thrilled to be able to remain with the Griffins,” said Blashill…
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World Junior goalie tryout list announced; four of the seven have Michigan ties
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By Michael Caples – USA Hockey announced today the seven goaltenders that are invited to their 2014 national junior goaltender evaluation camp, and four have Michigan ties. The camp, which will help Team USA decide which goaltenders they will be taking to Toronto and Montreal for the 2015 IIHF World Junior Championship, features Michigan natives…
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NAHL Draft results
By Michael Caples – The 2014 NAHL Draft began at 2 p.m. ET today, with the junior league selecting 216 players throughout the day. Here is a list of the Michigan natives who have been drafted so far, as well as the players selected by Michigan’s NAHL clubs. Michigan natives are in bold. Editor’s note…