Category: Slideshow
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Recruiting: Zach Faremouth commits to Western Michigan
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By @MichaelCaples – Zach Faremouth was already having a great 2017, hockey-wise. It just got a little better. The Jackson native – fresh off state and national titles with Compuware 16U – announced his commitment to Western Michigan Wednesday. “I picked Western Michigan because they have a really experienced coaching staff,” Faremouth told MiHockey,…
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NHLPA releases list of players filing for salary arbitration
By @MichaelCaples – Today, the National Hockey League Players’ Association announced the restricted free-agent players who have elected for salary arbitration in contract negotiations with their NHL clubs. Tomas Tatar has filed; he’s the lone Red Wings player on the list. Other Michigan names who have filed for salary arbitration include Austin Watson, Reid…
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Detroit Jr. Red Wings get octopus treatment at Brick Tourney in Edmonton
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Thursday update: The Jr. Wings won again Wednesday night, beating Team Manitoba 6-3. They play the BC Junior Canucks at 3:50 p.m. today. By @MichaelCaples – The Detroit Jr. Red Wings are representing the Winged Wheel and Michigan at the prestigious Brick Invitational Hockey Tournament, and Hockeytown traditions have followed them all the…
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Red Wings re-sign Xavier Ouellet
By @MichaelCaples – The Red Wings have locked up one of their restricted free agents, the team announced. Detroit has re-signed defenseman Xavier Ouellet to a two-year contract. The cap hit, per Capfriendly, is for $1.25 million per season. The 23-year-old blue liner played in 66 games last season for the Wings, recording 12…
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MiHockey’s 2017 Free Agency Watch
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By @MichaelCaples – Follow along as MiHockey tracks the notable signings that have come with the 2017 edition of the NHL’s ‘free agent frenzy.’ LIST: Trevor Daley has signed a three-year contract with Detroit. MORE Luke Witkowski (Holland/Western Michigan) has signed a two-year contract with Detroit. MORE Chris Summers (Ann Arbor/Michigan) has signed a one-year…
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Luke Witkowski’s phone blows up after the Michigan boy signs with the Wings
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By @MichaelCaples – Luke Witkowski said he couldn’t even be by his phone at the moment, because it’s blowing up. That’s what happens with a Michigan boy who was in the Tampa Bay organization signs a contract with the Detroit Red Wings. “Obviously I’m very thankful for everything that Tampa provided for me, and…
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Red Wings re-acquire Tom McCollum in trade with Calgary
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By @MichaelCaples – Tom McCollum is coming back to the Red Wings’ organization. The Wings have made a trade with the Flames to re-acquire their former first-round draft pick, first reported by Darren Dreger and confirmed by the Wings shortly after. The trade sends a conditional seventh-round pick to Calgary in exchange for the…
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Red Wings sign Michigan native, Western alum Luke Witkowski
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By @MichaelCaples – The Red Wings added Trevor Daley today, but that wasn’t it for their free-agency moves. Detroit is bringing Luke Witkowski home. The Holland, Mich., native has signed a two-year contract with his hometown team. OFFICIAL: The Detroit #RedWings today signed defenseman Luke Witkowski to a two-year contract. pic.twitter.com/gtw2J9vtxV — Detroit Red Wings…
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Red Wings sign Trevor Daley at start of free agency
By @MichaelCaples – The Red Wings weren’t expected to make a splash in free agency, but they are adding depth to their blue line at the start of free agency. Detroit has landed defenseman Trevor Daley. “We had good talks with them going in – I’ve always been a fan of what they’re doing…
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USA Hockey announces U18 Select Team for Ivan Hlinka tournament
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By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey has announced its roster for the U.S. Under-18 Select Team that will represent the Red, White and Blue at the Ivan Hlinka Memorial Cup Tournament. The following Michigan names will compete in the Czech Republic and Slovakia for the tournament, which takes place Aug. 7-12. Christian Krygier –…