Category: Slideshow
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Zetterberg’s shootout goal leads Wings to win
By Matt Mackinder – DETROIT – Phoenix goaltender Mike Smith was the star of Thursday night’s game against the Red Wings at Joe Louis Arena. With a 40-save performance, Smith kept the Coyotes in the game, even in overtime and the shootout. But Detroit, in just its second shootout of the season, spoiled Smith’s outing…
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Warrior joins leading hockey organizations as Hockey Day in Michigan’s title sponsor
FARMINGTON HILLS – The Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA) is pleased to announce that Warrior Hockey has signed on to be the title sponsor of this year’s Hockey Day in Michigan, which will take place on Saturday, February 18, 2012 as an integrated part of USA Hockey’s Hockey Weekend Across America (February 17-19). The CCHA,…
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International tournament recaps
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By Nick Barnowski – With the international tournaments complete, here is a look at how the three major US teams, and their Michigan representatives, performed. Men’s U20 Team USA’s Men’s U20 team didn’t quite live up to the tremendous expectations placed upon them at the 2012 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship. The Americans were not…
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Janecyk shines despite shootout loss
By Lindsey Ungar – ANN ARBOR – When Michigan sophomore goaltender Adam Janecyk relieved starter Shawn Hunwick in last night’s third period against Lake Superior State, coach Red Berenson said he looked “scared.” It seemed completely the opposite tonight. In his first career start, Janecyk turned aside 34 shots. But he couldn’t stop the last.…
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Spartans shut out by RedHawks
By Michael Caples – EAST LANSING – The Michigan State Spartans had four different power-play opportunities in the first period of their Saturday night contest with the Miami RedHawks. They failed to capitalize on all four. Miami took advantage of the Spartans’ inability to seize an early lead, scoring one goal in the second period,…
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Merrill returns, Wolverines post win over No. 18 LSSU
By Bob Miller – ANN ARBOR – Jon Merrill returned to the No. 16 Wolverines’ line-up last night, just in time to help them extend their winning streak to three straight games. Merrill played his first game of the season for Michigan after a 22-game suspension and chipped in a pair of assist and a…
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Spartans fall to RedHawks in OT
By Brittany McCormick – EAST LANSING – In the second consecutive game of the season, the Michigan State Spartans fell to their opponent in overtime. The Spartans were dropped by conference foe Miami of Ohio, 2-1. “We talked about letting this sting a little bit,” said captain Torey Krug. “That’s two overtime loses in a…
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Want Warrior gear? Join us on Facebook
We’re happy to announce that we have teamed up with Warrior Hockey for the Speaking of Hockey page of Michigan Hockey Magazine. For each issue of the mag, we will post a question on Facebook, and one randomly selected answer will win Warrior products. We will also feature some of the answers inside the magazine.…
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Update: Team USA U-17s advance to finals
Tuesday evening update: With the help of their Michigan contingent, Team USA’s U-17 team will be playing for gold on Wednesday. Macomb native Michael McCarron scored the tying goal for the US squad with 3:10 remaining in regulation, and Evan Allen of Sterling Heights scored in the shoot-out to help lead them to a 2-1…
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Abdelkader avoids injury, helps Wings win on NYE
By Michael Caples – DETROIT – On the final day of 2011, Justin Abdelkader got a little bit of sweet revenge. The Wings’ forward was limited to only three shifts in the first period after taking a shoulder to the head from St. Louis defenseman and Ann Arbor native Ian Cole. Yet the Muskegon native…