Category: Slideshow
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Red Wings fall to Ducks in Game 3 after Abdelkader ejected for questionable hit
By Michael Caples – DETROIT – What a difference a hit can make. Justin Abdelkader caught Toni Lydman with his head down deep in the Anaheim zone with five minutes to go in the second period, and the Red Wings’ forward delivered a bone-jarring hit on the Anaheim defenseman. The hit energized the Joe…
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Michi-gamer: Pride of the Mitten (Week of April 29)
Welcome to another season of MiHockey’s Michi-gamer, now powered by Bauer Hockey. We take great pride in our homegrown talent. Whether they grew up in the Mitten or we welcomed them here for college or juniors, they are our own. They represent the best place in the world for hockey. Every night, we’ll keep an…
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Nyquist’s goal in overtime gives Red Wings Game 2 win
By Nick Barnowski – After a rough outing offensively in Game 1 of the Western Conference Quarterfinal series against the Anaheim Ducks, the Red Wings offense came alive Friday night en route to a 5-4 win. It wasn’t easy, though. The Ducks scored three goals in the final 7:50 of play to tie the game…
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Shaved Ice – May 2
Wings. Ducks. Game 2 tonight. The Red Wings look to even their series with the Anaheim Ducks tonight in Game 2 of their Western Conference Quarterfinals match-up. MLive’s Ansar Khan tweeted that Todd Bertuzzi will be in the line-up tonight, and due to an undisclosed injury situation, Mikael Samuelsson may be returning, as well. And here’s…
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Griffins beat Aeros in first home playoff game since 2009
By Pat Evans – GRAND RAPIDS – With the same physical, chippy play the Grand Rapids Griffins and Houston Aeros have seen all series long, the Griffins took the 2-1 series lead with a 4-2 win. Adam Almquist scored the game winner with less than four minutes left in the game. The defensive minded Aeros…
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Red Wings fall to Ducks in Game 1
By Michael Caples – The Red Wings didn’t give up an even-strength goal for more than 59 minutes Tuesday night in Anaheim. Yet they’re still down 1-0 in their Western Conference Quarterfinal series with the Ducks. Nick Bonino and Teemu Selanne scored power-play goals for Anaheim, and Francois Beauchemin added an empty-netter, as they picked…
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Red Wings’ youthful defense ready for playoffs
By Michael Caples – When the Red Wings start the 2013 NHL playoffs tonight against Anaheim, it will mark 22nd consecutive season for the Winged Wheel to be on display during the postseason. Yet the Detroit roster will look a whole lot different than it did during the previous 21 appearances. Gone is former captain…
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MiHockey’s NHL playoff predictions
It’s that time of year – time for us to take a wild stab at trying to predict what will happen in one of the most unpredictable of events. Here are the playoff picks from MiHockey’s Darren Eliot, Michael Caples, and Mike Peck (part of the MiHockey sales team who just begged to be…
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Vellucci named Ontario Hockey League coach of the year
By Matt Mackinder – The game of hockey may change seemingly on a yearly basis, but to ask Mike Vellucci to change his coaching style is something he’s never had to do – and his track record behind the bench of the Plymouth Whalers speaks for itself. On Tuesday, Vellucci was named the Matt…
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Brian Rolston announces his retirement after 17 NHL seasons
By Michael Caples – One of Michigan’s best is hanging up his skates. Brian Rolston, a native of Flint, Mich., formally announced his retirement from professional hockey today after 17 NHL seasons. Rolston, who played two seasons at Lake Superior State before moving onto the professional ranks, skated in 1,256 career NHL games, and recorded…