Category: Slideshow
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Wolverines looking for much-needed wins on senior weekend
By Greg Garno – ANN ARBOR – Michigan hockey hasn’t had a lot to brag about this season. But after a sweep of Ohio State last weekend for it’s second sweep of the month, the Wolverines finished with a 4-2 record in February. Even their classmates on the basketball team can’t boast that after they finished…
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Shaved Ice – Feb. 28
Rough night for the Wings. Detroit started their back-to-back West Coast games last night, and could only muster up a fluky goal from Kyle Quincey in a 2-1 loss. Bright spots in the game were the return of Quincey, Brendan Smith and Johan Franzen…poorly-lit spots were the two goals they gave up in the third to lose…
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Former Red Wing Manny Legace making impact in new coaching role with Lumberjacks
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By Bryan Fongers – Every young man growing up in life needs a mentor to rely upon when things get into dire straits; someone who can pick them up when they’re down but also provide a little bit of “tough love” when the occasion arises. Like Mr. Miyagi was to Daniel LaRusso in The Karate…
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Shaved Ice – Feb. 27
Happy Snow Day (if you had one). The Red Wings take on the defending Stanley Cup champion L.A. Kings tonight out in Cali. The game will feature the return of Johan Franzen to the Wings’ line-up, yet they will be losing Valtteri Filppula at the same time. The NHL officially website has shared the realignment…
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Shaved Ice – Feb. 26
Tuesday edition of Shaved Ice. More and more is coming out about the proposed NHL realignment, with Detroit moving to the “East”. ESPN’s Pierre LeBrun has reported that he obtained a copy of a league memo which outlines the proposed conference changes. It was originally reported by CBC’s Elliotte Friedman on Saturday. As a refresher,…
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Griffins’ Mitch Callahan sees career longevity in new role
By Kyle Kujawa – At a glance, it’s not too hard to figure out what Grand Rapids Griffins winger Mitch Callahan brings to the table. Between the wavy, messy hairdo, the missing front tooth that can be noticed any time he grins, and the lighthearted and laid-back attitude, it’s clear he’s dropped the gloves for…
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Lumberjacks’ Tiffels commits to Western Michigan, cite’s Murray’s ability to speak German
By Michael Caples – You never know when that second language might come in handy. For Andy Murray, it may have just helped him snag a top-tier recruit for his Western Michigan hockey program. The Muskegon Lumberjacks recently announced that forward Frederik Tiffels has committed to play for Murray and the Broncos at the conclusion…
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CCHA Players of the Week – Feb. 25
The Central Collegiate Hockey Association announced their players of the week today, with plenty of Michigan connections cracking the list. Wolverines sophomore forward Alex Guptill was named the league’s offensive player of the week, while Spartans goaltender Will Yanakeff took home the goaltender of the week nod. Miami forward Riley Barber, a Livonia native, was…
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Plymouth’s Michael Whaley plays game with father’s inspiration
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By Matt Mackinder – Hockey players, like most athletes, learn at an early age how to channel all their focus on the ice and not let off-ice distractions hamper their game. That said, there are extreme exceptions. Take Plymouth Whalers’ veteran forward Michael Whaley, who, after being acquired from Windsor at the 2011 Ontario Hockey…