Category: Slideshow
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Blackhawks avoid elimination, force Game 6 with 4-1 win over Red Wings
By Michael Caples – In the majority of the Western Conference Semifinals, the Red Wings were the ones frustrating the opposition into unnecessary penalties and poor play. During Game 5, roles were reversed. The Blackhawks coerced the Red Wings into four penalties in the second period, and the resulting power-play goals proved to be the…
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Photo gallery: Griffins kick off Western Conference Finals with win
The Grand Rapids Griffins started their Western Conference Finals match-up with the Oklahoma City Barons last night, and posted a 2-1 win at Van Andel Arena. Brennan Evans and Landon Ferraro scored for the Griffins, while Petr Mrazek made 27 saves. Check out MiHockey’s photo gallery of the game (if you can’t see the photos,…
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Red Wings shut out Blackhawks in Game 4, take 3-1 series lead
By Michael Caples – DETROIT – A goal from Jakub Kindl. A shutout from Jimmy Howard. An empty-netter from Dan Cleary. And a whole bunch of penalties from Jonathan Toews. If you wanted this one summed up quickly, there you go. The Red Wings only needed one goal on Thursday night, as Jimmy Howard…
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Special DElivery: The game’s changes are in the spotlight this postseason
By Darren Eliot – I don’t know about you, but playoff hockey always points out things about the game. For instance, the N.Y. Rangers insistence on playing the entire game along the boards is simply out of date. They break out ‘D-to-Winger’ almost every time. When they get it to the neutral zone, they get…
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Shaved Ice – May 23
Tonight. Game 4. 8 p.m. can’t get here fast enough. The Red Wings and Blackhawks do battle in Game 4 of their Western Conference Semifinals match-up tonight, with the opening face-off scheduled for around 8 p.m. More bad news for Darren Helm – the Red Wings’ forward had another setback in his return to the…
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Shaved Ice – May 22
Press day edition of Shaved Ice. We’re grinding out the latest issue of MiHockeyMag right now – emphasis on the drafts that just happened, and the big draft that’s coming up. Love this time of year. The Grand Rapids Griffins have survived the second round. The Wings’ AHL affiliate beat the Toronto Marlies last night,…
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Pulkkinen brings “Holy Slapper” to Grand Rapids
By Kyle Kujawa – As just about any professional hockey player will tell you, the NHL Entry Draft does not define a career. Looking at NHL roster will reveal a healthy blend of high draft picks, but also a good mix of late-round draft picks, undrafted free agents and projects reclaimed from other organizations. Many…
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Shaved Ice – May 21
Is it Thursday yet? Joe Louis Arena was rocking and rolling last night, as the Red Wings posted a 3-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks to take a 2-1 series lead. Click here to check out our recap from the contest. Down in the ‘Check It Out’ area, we’ve got the photo gallery from the…
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Photo gallery: Red Wings frustrate Blackhawks in Game 3 win
The Red Wings frustrated the Blackhawks for the duration of Game 3, and ended up picking up a 3-1 win (and a 2-1 series lead) in the process. Click here to read our recap from Joe Louis Arena. Can’t see the photos? Follow this link to view them through our Flickr account. (All photos by…
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Red Wings take Game 3 at home, take series lead in the process
By Michael Caples – DETROIT – In a span of 31 seconds during the second period, the Detroit Red Wings took control of their game against the Chicago Blackhawks. With a little help from Pavel Datsyuk in the third, they took control of the entire series. Gustav Nyquist and Drew Miller scored 31 seconds…