Category: Slideshow
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Rafalski didn’t hint at a comeback after the Alumni Showdown
By Michael Caples – Yesterday, the ECHL’s Florida Everblades announced that they have signed Dearborn native Brian Rafalski to a contract, indicating that the former Red Wings defenseman wants to return to the NHL. Rafalski, 40, retired from professional hockey at the conclusion of the Red Wings’ 2010-11 season. Everblades coach Greg Poss told…
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Inaugural Winter State Games offers adult players the chance to win gold
By Michael Caples – Hey veteran young guy hockey players – even though you didn’t make the U.S. Olympic hockey team, you can still compete for gold this February. The inaugural Meijer State Games of Michigan – Winter Games takes place in West Michigan this February, starting a week after the Winter Olympics in…
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Oakland Grizzlies to play program’s first outdoor game at Clark Park
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By Michael Caples – The Oakland Grizzlies announced yesterday that they will play an outdoor hockey game at Clark Park on Sunday, Feb. 16 at 5 p.m. The ACHA program will take on in-state rival UM-Dearborn in the outdoor clash, which will mark the first time the Grizzlies take a game outside. “I’m excited to…
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Catching up with former Red Wings star Doug Brown
By Nick Barnowski – Former Detroit Red Wings forward Doug Brown said that he doesn’t skate much anymore, but on New Year’s Eve, you could hardly tell. Brown, who played seven seasons in Detroit from 1994-2001, was the first player to score in the second Alumni Showdown game at Comerica Park and was just…
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Red Wings get back to work, fall to the Sharks out west
By Nick Barnowski – Joe Pavelski scored two goals and the San Jose Sharks flexed their Western Conference muscles in a 4-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night. Detroit (19-15-10), one of the league’s best road teams, was not able to contain the San Jose offense, nor were they able to generate…
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Florida Everblades announce signing of Brian Rafalski
By Michael Caples – The ECHL’s Florida Everblades announced today that they have signed former Red Wings defenseman Brian Rafalski to a contract. Rafalski, now 40 years old, retired from professional hockey after the conclusion of the Red Wings’ 20-2011 season. “I’m just excited to get back on the ice again and see where…
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Capgeek announces top earners list; see who made more than everybody else in the NHL
By Michael Caples – Capgeek.com – the top website for charting NHL player salaries – announced a new list recently that shows the top 200 career earners in professional hockey. The list dates back to the 1990-91 season, and considering the rise in player salaries over the last two decades, it isn’t necessary to go back…
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Billins, Blashill, Marchenko to represent Michigan at AHL All-Star Classic
By Michael Caples – The American Hockey League announced their roster for the 2014 AHL All-Star Classic today, and three Michigan connections appear on the list. Marysville native Chad Billins, currently with the Abbotsford Heat after making his pro debut with the Grand Rapids Griffins last year, made the team for the second time in…
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Spartans preparing to dive into Big Ten play
By Alyssa Girardi – EAST LANSING — During the MSU hockey team’s winter break following the Great Lakes Invitational at Comerica Park, head coach Tom Anastos joined the green and white masses invading Pasadena, Calif., for the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1. After a shaky start to the season, the Spartan football team earned…
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MiHockey writer plays for Team USA at World University Games, recounts her experience
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In the month of December, collegiate players from across the country competed for Team USA at the World University Games in Italy. MiHockey writer Staci Burlingame, a senior at Michigan State University, was a member of the women’s team that captured bronze overseas. Here is her first-person account of her experiences playing for her country.…