Category: Slideshow
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Jeff Blashill named new coach of the Griffins
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By Michael Caples – Sault Ste. Marie native Jeff Blashill is sprinting through the coaching ranks once again. The Red Wings announced via their official Twitter account today that Blashill, an assistant coach for Detroit, will be the new coach of their AHL affiliate in Grand Rapids. “I’m thrilled for the opportunity to be the…
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NHL Draft: From “Mr. Hockey” to the Devils, Johnson comes full circle
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By Matt Mackinder – PITTSBURGH – This time last year, Ben Johnson was enjoying summer vacation after winning the state’s “Mr. Hockey” honors as a junior at Calumet High School and had just signed a free-agent deal with the Windsor Spitfires of the Ontario Hockey League. One year later, Johnson is an NHL draft pick,…
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NHL Draft: Surprise of a lifetime for Mackenzie MacEachern
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By Michael Caples – PITTSBURGH – A breakout season for Mackenzie MacEachern has continued into the summer. The 90 points he posted in 29 games drew national attention for the Brother Rice standout, making him both a top draft choice of the USHL’s Chicago Steel and a future Michigan State Spartan. And now, he’s also…
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NHL Draft: Di Giuseppe proud to become part of the Hurricanes
By Michael Caples – PITTSBURGH – During his post-draft interviews, Phil Di Giuseppe compared the NHL Draft to something you don’t normally hear associated with hockey. “It’s like a beauty contest,” the Wolverines forward said. “Obviously you want to go as high as possible, but I couldn’t be more happy with where I am now…
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NHL Draft: Wilson the latest Whalers product to go in 1st round
By Matt Mackinder – PITTSBURGH – Tom Wilson is as humble a hockey player as one would ever find. Get him on the ice and he’s one of the toughest and grittiest players around, but with an offensive touch that some feel will be NHL-ready in a few short years. Put all that together and…
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NHL Draft: Paterson grew up a Red Wings, Osgood fan
By Matt Mackinder – PITTSBURGH – Jake Paterson said he grew up a Detroit Red Wings’ fan, so to throw on the winged wheel jersey on June 23 at the NHL draft in Pittsburgh was a dream come true. “It’s a surreal experience, for sure,” said Paterson, a goalie for the Saginaw Spirit the Wings…
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NHL Draft: Rochester native Jacob Trouba picked 9th overall
By Michael Caples – PITTSBURGH – On June 22, Rochester native Jacob Trouba became the highest drafted Michigan-born player since David Legwand. Trouba, who has spent the last two seasons with the National Team Development Program in Ann Arbor, was selected 9th overall by the Winnipeg Jets during the first round of the 2012 NHL Draft…
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MiHockey’s 2012 NHL Draft Watch
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By Stefan Kubus and Ryan Zuke – MiHockey will be in Pittsburgh this weekend to cover the 2012 NHL Draft. Below are the Michigan connections to watch for on Friday and Saturday. Listed are the overall rankings of each player out of 210 total North American skaters (by NHL Central Scouting). Follow links in…
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Bauer’s NEXUS line offers new options for players
Over the course of the summer, MiHockey will be featuring new equipment from the world’s top hockey product manufacturers, both on MiHockeyNow.com and in MiHockeyMag. Here is a look at Bauer’s new NEXUS line, and their thought process behind adding the new product set alongside their VAPOR and SUPREME lines. Features on individual NEXUS products will…
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Darren Helm signs four-year deal with the Red Wings
By Ryan Zuke – The Detroit Red Wings made their first signing of the off-season today, locking down one of their top penalty-killers and defensive forwards in Darren Helm. The club announced a new four-year deal for Helm, which TSN’s Darren Dreger has reported to be for $8.5 million. Helm was a restricted free agent…