Category: Slideshow
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Brian Lashoff proves there’s more than one way to get to the NHL
By Dave Waddell – Unwanted and undrafted in the 2008 NHL Draft, Detroit Red Wings’ defenseman Brian Lashoff is a testament to there’s more than just one way to work your way into the National Hockey League. The Albany, N.Y. native slipped through seven rounds of the draft that June, but Wings’ general manager Ken…
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USA Hockey announces new “Learn-to-Skate” curriculum
By Michael Caples – The governing body for youth hockey in the United States has announced a new “Learn-to-Skate” curriculum for aspiring hockey players and those in charge of teaching them how to skate. This morning, USA Hockey announced a comprehensive Learn-to-Skate curriculum model featuring two ‘tracks’ – Learn-to-Skate 1, Learn-to-Skate 2 – designed to…
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Shaved Ice – Mar. 6
Big win for the Red Wings. The Red Wings beat the Colorado Avalanche by a score of 2-1 last night. Johan Franzen and Niklas Kronwall (courtesy of quite the bounce off the end boards) scored for the Red Wings, while Jimmy Howard’s shutout was broken by Paul Stastny at the 18:30 mark of the third…
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Photo gallery: Red Wings 2, Avalanche 1
The Detroit Red Wings beat the Colorado Avalanche by a score of 2-1 at Joe Louis Arena Tuesday evening. Check out MiHockey’s photo gallery from the game. Can’t see the images? Click here to view them through our Flickr account. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)
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Shaved Ice – Mar. 5
Better wear pink if you’re going to The Joe tonight. The Red Wings host those guys from Colorado tonight for their annual Breast Cancer Awareness Night. The Free Press has reported that we shouldn’t be expecting to see Val Filppula any time this week, while Carlo Colaiacovo is improving but still not ready, either. No…
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CCHA Players of the Week – Mar. 4
The Central Collegiate Hockey Association announced their players of the week for the final games of the regular season today, with a few Michigan connections cracking the list. Northern Michigan goaltender Jared Coreau was named goaltender of the week after stopping 84 shots over the weekend. Meanwhile, Michigan goaltender Steve Racine picked up rookie of…
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Shaved Ice – Mar. 4
The CCHA playoffs begin for the final time this week. The CCHA regular season has come to a close for the final time. After another wild weekend in college hockey, the first-round match-ups are set. In case you haven’t seen them yet… Michigan hosts Northern Michigan Michigan State travels to Alaska Lake Superior hosts Bowling…
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Kane’s late goal preserves streak for Blackhawks
DETROIT – The Wings were two minutes away from history. Then Patrick Kane found a loose puck on a power play. The Blackhawks’ superstar (and U.S. NTDP alum) picked up the puck after a point shot was blocked, and fired it over Jimmy Howard’s shoulder to tie the game for Chicago at the 17:58 mark…
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Final CCHA regular season concludes; playoff match-ups set
By Michael Caples – Saturday evening marked the final regular-season games ever played in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association. Now, the final race to the Mason Cup begins, with three Michigan schools having first-round match-ups next weekend. The Michigan Wolverines will welcome the Northern Michigan Wildcats to Yost, the Lake Superior State Lakers will welcome…
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Michigan completes sweep of Ferris State, earns home ice in first round of CCHA playoffs
By Greg Garno – ANN ARBOR — The Michigan hockey team’s Senior Night at Yost Ice Arena wasn’t highlighted by an inspired performance from one of its five veterans. It was from a freshman. Goaltender Steve Racine, in net for the fourth consecutive time, made 24 saves on 25 shots, but none bigger than his…