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2018 Draft: Quinn Hughes selected by the Vancouver Canucks at No. 7 overall
By @MichaelCaples – DALLAS – After all the speculation, we finally know – Quinn Hughes is a member of the Vancouver Canucks. The University of Michigan defenseman and USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program was selected seventh overall in tonight’s NHL Draft. Regarded as an elite offensive defenseman, Hughes certainly knows how to put the…
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2018 Draft: Red Wings select Filip Zadina with No. 6 overall pick
By @MichaelCaples – DALLAS – They weren’t supposed to have a chance at him. They jumped on the opportunity. With the sixth overall pick in the 2018 NHL Draft, the Detroit Red Wings selected sniper Filip Zadina Friday night in Dallas. A native of Pardubice, Czech Republic, Zadina came to Canada for the 2017-18 season,…
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MiHockey’s 2018 NHL Draft Watch
By @MichaelCaples – DALLAS – MiHockey is in The Lone Star State for the 2018 NHL Draft, as the hockey world welcomes the latest class of future professionals. Follow along as we keep track of all the Michigan names and connections, and stay tuned for plenty of coverage from American Airlines Center. Round 1 No.…
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Ben Simon named new head coach of the Grand Rapids Griffins
By @MichaelCaples – It didn’t take long for the Griffins to find a new head coach. The new bench boss won’t have trouble finding his way around Van Andel Arena, either. Today, Ben Simon was named the 11th head coach of the Grand Rapids Griffins. His promotion from assistant coach comes just five days after…
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Red Wings sign prospect Gustav Lindstrom
By @MichaelCaples – The Red Wings have officially signed their prospect with an eye-catching name for the Hockeytown crowd. Gustav Lindstrom has signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Wings, the NHL franchise that drafted him in the second round of last year’s NHL Draft. Between being the No. 38 overall pick and having a…
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NTDP’s Jack Hughes named USA Hockey’s Junior Player of the Year
By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey announced its end-of-year awards Tuesday afternoon, and one Plymouth-based stand-out received some well-earned recognition. USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program forward Jack Hughes was named USA Hockey’s ‘Dave Tyler Junior Player of the Year’ after an impressive first year in Plymouth. Despite being a 16-year-old for his entire USHL rookie…
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Red Wings sign goaltender Patrik Rybar
By @MichaelCaples – The Detroit Red Wings announced today that they have welcomed another goaltender into the organization. Patrik Rybar, a 24-year-old native of Skalica, Slovakia, has signed to a one-year deal with the Wings. Rybar impressed with the HK Hradec Kralove of the Czech Extraliga (the top league in the Czech Republic) in 2017-18,…
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Griffins’ first-round playoff series schedule announced
By @MichaelCaples – The Griffins’ first-round opponent and schedule are now finalized. Grand Rapids will take on AHL rookie-of-the-year Mason Appleton and the Manitoba Moose in the Central Division Semifinals starting on Saturday, April 21 up north. Here’s the series schedule: Saturday, April 21 – Griffins at Moose – 3 p.m. Sunday, April 22 –…
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PHOTOS: Red Wings beat Hurricanes on Hockey Is For Everyone Night
It was Hockey Is For Everyone Night at Little Caesars Arena, and the Red Wings made sure it was a fun experience for everyone involved. Following a ceremonial puck drop from Brett Karapuz, a player with the special-needs Motor City Stars team, the Wings beat the Hurricanes 3-1. It was a milestone game for captain…
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2018 Big Ten Men’s Ice Hockey Tournament bracket announced
By @MichaelCaples – For Wolverines fans, it’s bring on the Badgers. For Spartans fans, it’s a trip to Buckeye country. With the Big Ten regular season concluding this evening (Michigan beat Arizona State 5-3, while Michigan State beat No. 5/3 Notre Dame), the 2019 Big Ten Men’s Ice Hockey Tournament bracket is set in stone.…