Category: The Latest
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Michigan schools sweep monthly WCHA honors for November
By @MichaelCaples – The WCHA has announced its players of the month for November, and all four spots are claimed by Michigan residents. The forward of the month award goes to Jake Lucchini of Michigan Tech; the defenseman of the month goes to Collin Saccoman of Lake Superior State; the goaltender of the month…
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Red Wings announce details for annual Salvation Army bell ringing competition
By @MichaelCaples – Every holiday season, members of the Detroit Red Wings man select Salvation Army red kettles on a mission to raise more money than their peers. This year, four different teams of Wings representatives will bell ring at different Metro Detroit locations from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; fans are asked…
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Danny DeKeyser out an estimated four-to-six weeks with hand injury
By @MichaelCaples – Not to be outdone by Anthony Mantha, Danny DeKeyser has also injured his hand. The Red Wings’ defenseman and Michigan native will be out an estimated four-to-six weeks, Jeff Blashill announced today, following an injury DeKeyser sustained Tuesday night against Tampa Bay. Coach Blashill gives a quick injury update and talks…
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PHOTOS: Nielsen records hat trick but Wings’ lead slips away against Lightning
The Detroit Red Wings held a 5-3 lead nearing the halfway point of the third period against the Tampa Bay Lightning Tuesday night, but to the dismay of the fans at Little Caesars Arena, the home team ended up falling 6-5 in a shootout. Frans Nielsen recorded a hat trick for Detroit, while former…
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A 32nd NHL franchise officially coming to Seattle in 2021
By @StefanKubus – The NHL made it official on Tuesday: a 32nd franchise will be coming to Seattle. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman made the announcement at a press conference following a Board of Governors meeting, where Seattle’s expansion application was voted on and accepted unanimously. The Seattle franchise, which will play in the Pacific Division…
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Anthony Mantha out 4-6 weeks with hand injury
By @StefanKubus – With Tyler Bertuzzi having been suspended two games on Monday, the Red Wings will be without another key piece for the foreseeable future. The Red Wings announced Anthony Mantha will be out 4-6 weeks with a hand injury. He is reportedly set to have surgery on Tuesday. Mantha broke the hand when…
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MSU’s Drew DeRidder named B1G second star of week
By @MichaelCaples – When you play a primary role in your team taking five of six conference points from your main rival, your college hockey conference will reward you. The Big Ten announced today that Michigan State goaltender Drew DeRidder has been named the conference’s second star of the week, after the freshman netminder…
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Ferris State’s Cooper Zech named WCHA rookie of the week
By @MichaelCaples – Cooper Zech got some preseason hype from the WCHA. Now he’s getting some in-season accolades, as well. The preseason rookie of the year was named the WCHA’s rookie of the week today after having a big weekend for his Ferris State Bulldogs. Zech, a South Lyon native, tied for the league’s…
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Veleno, McIsaac, Dellandrea among Team Canada World Junior camp invites
By @StefanKubus – Hockey Canada announced the names that will be heading to its National Junior Team Selection Camp in preparation for the 2019 World Junior Championship in British Columbia. Among the 19 forwards and 12 defensemen, a pair of Red Wings prospects and a current Flint Firebirds forward will have a chance to make…
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College hockey roundup (Nov. 30-Dec. 2)
By @StefanKubus – With all but one Michigan school having played this weekend, here’s an update on how each team fared this past weekend: Broncos continue to roll Western Michigan continued its hot run, now on a four-game win streak after taking down Niagara on Friday and Saturday by a combined score of 10-5. Ethen Frank’s…