Category: Slideshow
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Shaved Ice – Feb. 7
Mrazek gets the start. Good thing he’s got a sweet mask to wear while playing goal. The Wings will finally give Jimmy Howard a break tonight, as they will start rookie goaltender Petr Mrazek in St. Louis. Check out the mask the AHL All-Star has been wearing this season – it was designed by David…
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Photo gallery: MIHL Prep Showcase begins in Trenton
Last night marked the beginning of the MIHL Prep Showcase in Trenton. MiHockey photographer Andrew Knapik was on hand for the event, check out his photos from the collection of opening-night games. Can’t see the images? Click here. MIHL president Andy Weidenbach said he’s been very pleased with the growth of the tournament over the…
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Red Wings struggle at home, lose to Calgary 4-1
By Michael Caples – DETROIT – The Red Wings were trailing 3-1 with roughly 15 minutes remaining in regulation when they were given an opportunity on a power play to cut the Flames’ lead in half. The results of the man-advantage? A pass that went the length of the ice without touching any sticks, Pavel…
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Spartans’ leaders hope team meeting will straighten things out
By Stefan Kubus – EAST LANSING – When the Michigan State Spartans’ senior leadership core called a team meeting Monday afternoon following a sweep at the hands of rival Michigan, the message was an unorthodox mix of frustration and optimism. Freshman forward Mike Ferrantino (Plymouth) said that, while the Spartans are currently sitting in the…
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Photo gallery: Michigan Public High School Hockey Showcase kicks off in Chelsea
Can’t see the photo gallery? Click here to view it through our Flickr account. By Michael Caples – CHELSEA – It’s not often that you find more than 60 teams in one ice arena. The third annual Michigan Public High School Hockey Showcase, the largest public HS showcase in the state of Michigan, kicked off…
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High School Hockey Rankings (MHSHCA Poll) – Feb. 5
The Michigan High School Hockey Coaches Association has released their latest high school hockey poll for Feb. 5. Here are the Top 10 teams for Div. 1-3. Division 1 1. Birmingham Brother Rice 2. Brighton 3. Novi/Detroit Catholic Central 4. Muskegon Mona Shores 5. Orchard Lake St. Marys 6. Plymouth 7. Utica Eisenhower 8. Macomb…
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CCHA Players of the Week – Feb. 4
The Central Collegiate Hockey Association announced their players of the week today, with two Michigan connections earning honors from the league. Harrison Township native Bobby Shea was named defenseman of the week, while Wolverines forward Cristoval “Boo” Nieves picked up the rookie of the week award. From the CCHA: Postgame® Offensive Player of the Week…
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The latest college hockey polls (Feb. 4)
The latest college hockey polls are out, with Western Michigan once again topping the charts for Michigan-based NCAA schools. USCHO Poll Minnesota Quinnipiac Miami New Hampshire Boston College Western Michigan North Dakota St. Cloud State Denver Yale Minnesota State Notre Dame Boston University Nebraska-Omaha Niagara Massachusetts-Lowell Dartmouth Union Wisconsin Merrimack Others receiving votes: Alaska 46,…
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Red Wings recall Mrazek, Tatar; place Smith on IR
By Michael Caples – The Red Wings announced some roster moves early Monday morning that means some shuffling for the Grand Rapids’ Griffins line-up. Detroit recalled goaltender Petr Mrazek and forward Tomas Tatar from their AHL affiliate in Grand Rapids, while reassigning goaltender Tomas McCollum. The club also announced that they have placed Brendan Smith…
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Photo gallery: Wolverines vs. Spartans at Joe Louis Arena
Check out MiHockey’s photo gallery from Joe Louis Arena Saturday afternoon, where the Michigan Wolverines beat their in-state rivals, the Michigan State Spartans, by a score of 5-2. Can’t see the photos? View the gallery on Flickr. Photos by MiHockey’s Tom Turrill.