Category: Slideshow
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MiHockey’s 20th annual Banquet of Champions photo gallery
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On April 9, we hosted our 20th annual Banquet of Champions, celebrating all the youth state title winners at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. Here’s a photo gallery of the event. We hope that everyone in attendance had a great time, and congrats once again!
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Ferris State falls short in NCAA title game
By Derek Berry – TAMPA – The Ferris State Bulldogs felt like a team of destiny. They came into the NCAA tournament on a down note, having lost a tough series to last place Bowling Green in the CCHA playoffs. Then the tournament began and the Bulldogs got on a roll which unfortunately hit a…
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Datsyuk’s goal leads Wings to a date with the Predators
By Michael Caples – DETROIT – With one shot, Pavel Datsyuk decided which team the Red Wings would be playing in the first round of the playoffs. The Detroit star, on the receiving end of a brilliant pass from Tomas Holmstrom, scored with 47 seconds remaining in regulation to tie their game with the Blackhawks…
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Checking in with Riley Sheahan
Editor’s note – The Red Wings signed Riley Sheahan to a three-year entry level deal on April 5. Here is our article, written about the Wings prospect for MiHockeyMag, just days before the deal was completed. By Kyle Kujawa – When the Grand Rapids Griffins announced their Clear Day roster in early March, Riley…
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Tough life decisions pay off for Grant Webermin
By Carl Chimenti – Career altering decisions can be tough. In the case of a teenager it can be excruciating. Saginaw Spirit defenseman Grant Webermin, who was recently acquired at the OHL trade deadline from the Windsor Spitfires, faced three tough choices that could make or break his aspirations in becoming a professional hockey player.…
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Ferris State ends Union’s dream run, heads to first NCAA title game
By Derek Berry – TAMPA – Making their first-ever trip to the Frozen Four in one of the warmest places to host the event, the Ferris State Bulldogs – the CCHA regular season champions – went up against a team very similar to themselves. In any other tournament, the Bulldogs might have been the Cinderella…
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Using hockey to build hope
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By Michael Caples – ORCHARD LAKE – Just two days after the conclusion of the high school hockey season, six seniors gathered in the banquet room overlooking Orchard Lake St. Mary’s ice arena. They are some of the most talented players the state has to offer. But this meeting wasn’t to discuss how they…
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MiHockey’s state championships coverage
It’s that time again… As the top teams in Michigan state their claim as MAHA state champions, we’re here to bring you all the coverage. See below for links to different championship game recaps from various age groups, and a photo collage featuring every state champion team. Every team pictured below will be honored at…
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Hudler scores in regulation, shootout to lead Wings to win
By Michael Caples – DETROIT – With one bounce and one shot, Jiri Hudler ended up playing hero for the Red Wings in their quest for a crucial two points against the Florida Panthers. At the 5:30 mark of the third period with Detroit down 1-0, Hudler tried to fire a pass to Valtteri Filppula…
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Happy birthday, Mr. Hockey!
To celebrate Gordie Howe’s 84th birthday, we re-share Kevin Allen’s take on why Mr. Hockey is the best player to ever dress for the Detroit Red Wings. This article, originally posted on Oct. 20, 2011, is a tremendous take on what Howe has meant to hockey in Michigan, and beyond. By Kevin Allen – Gordie…