Category: Slideshow
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MiHockey’s 2013 NHL Draft Watch
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A new crop of Michigan natives and Michigan connections move one step closer to realizing their hockey dreams today at the 2013 NHL Entry Draft in New Jersey. The MiHockey team is keeping track of all the Michigan names picked, and we’re keeping an eye on the latest Red Wings draft class, as well. Follow…
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Red Wings sign Drew Miller to three-year deal; Kindl signs, too
By Michael Caples – Drew Miller will be staying in the Mitten for a while. The Red Wings officially announced that they re-signed the East Lansing native to a three-year contract today. Per club policy, terms of the deal will not be disclosed. The deal was first reported by the Detroit Free Press’ Helene…
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Grand Haven’s Dan Bylsma named head coach for Sochi
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By Michael Caples – During a press conference to announce their Olympic team head coach, USA Hockey president Ron DeGregorio said that the governing body for hockey in our country expects nothing but the best in Sochi. “Hockey in our country has come to the point where winning the gold medal is not a miracle,…
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Red Wings’ development camp set for July 10-15 in Traverse City; Helm to participate
By Michael Caples – The Red Wings’ annual development camp for their drafted players and invited prospects will be held at Centre Ice Arena in Traverse City from July 10-15. The six-day camp currently features a roster of 21 players (see full list below). Notable names include OHL defenseman of the year Ryan Sproul, QMJHL…
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Red Wings announce pre-season schedule
By Michael Caples – Less than an hour after the Griffins announced portions of their regular-season schedule, their NHL parent club released some info of their own. The Red Wings announced their pre-season schedule today, and it offers home games against three Original Six clubs and rival Pittsburgh. Detroit will open pre-season play on…
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Griffins announce home opener, outdoor game date, NYE game, more
By Michael Caples – Who said it’s too early to start looking at next year’s schedule? Just eight days after they captured the Calder Cup for the first time in franchise history, the Grand Rapids Griffins revealed a first look at their 2013-14 season – including information about their outdoor game as part of…
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Bulldogs excelled in the classroom while they excelled on the ice in 2011-12
By Michael Caples – The 2011-12 season was one for the ages in Big Rapids. The Ferris State Bulldogs were the ‘Cinderella Story’ of the NCAA Division 1 Ice Hockey Tournament that year, making a run all the way to the national title game in Tampa. After being CCHA regular-season champions, they made it all…
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Red Wings announce plans for new arena, development project in Detroit
By Michael Caples – The Red Wings and Olympia Entertainment have released an official statement about today’s big arena news. The development project – both a new arena for the Detroit Red Wings and other business and residential space – is estimated to have a $1.8 billion impact on the city, region and the…
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AHL championship especially sweet for Michigan natives
By Matt Gajtka – SYRACUSE, N.Y. – With their 5-2 win over the Syracuse Crunch on Tuesday night, the Grand Rapids Griffins brought the Calder Cup to the Calder City after 12 seasons in the American Hockey League. Moreover, the Game 6 triumph ended 25 total years of championship frustration for Grand Rapids-based pro hockey…