Category: The Latest
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Broncos record sweep of Bulldogs in rivalry weekend
By @MichaelCaples – The Broncos and the Bulldogs met in a rivalry weekend home-and-home between the two West-Michigan programs, and Western Michigan claimed all the bragging rights. After a 4-3 victory Friday night in Big Rapids, the Broncos followed up with a 5-0 shutout in Kalamazoo on Saturday to record a pair of non-conference…
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PHOTOS: Team USA vs. Michigan
Check out MiHockey’s photo gallery from Friday night’s annual exhibition contest between USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program Under-18 Team and the Michigan Wolverines. For more on the contest – Team USA’s third victory all-time against their neighbors – click here. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)
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PHOTOS: Griffins’ 2018-19 home opener features Zadina’s first goal, GR victory
The Grand Rapids Griffins hosted the team’s 2018-19 home opener Friday night at Van Andel Arena, and it was a good night for the hosts, as Grand Rapids recorded a 6-3 win over the Hershey Bears. Filip Zadina scored his first professional goal (and his second), while tallies from Matt Puempel, Carter Camper and Dominic…
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PHOTOS: Spartans top Wildcats in both teams’ 2018-19 NCAA opener
In an All-Michigan battle to officially start their seasons, Michigan State topped Northern Michigan 4-2 Friday night at Munn Ice Arena in East Lansing. Mitch Lewandowski registered the game-winning goal for the Spartans with 1:14 remaining in regulation; Zach Osburn, Brennan Sanford and Taro Hirose (empty-netter) also scored for MSU. Tony Bretzman and Darien Craighead…
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Jack wins Hughes family edition of the NTDP vs. Michigan annual rivalry game
By @MichaelCaples – Jack won the face-off. It was a sign of things to come. The 2018 edition of the annual Michigan Wolverines vs. USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program exhibition game featured a particular sibling rivalry, as Team USA star Jack Hughes battled UM star Quinn Hughes. The ‘drama’ started early, as Quinn…
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Ryan Oulahen steps down as Flint Firebirds head coach
By @MichaelCaples – The Flint Firebirds announced today that head coach Ryan Oulahen has stepped down, citing personal and family reasons for his departure. Greg Stefan will be serving as head coach in an interim basis, joining associate coach Darcy Findlay and assistant coach Garrett Rutledge. “The Flint Firebird organization wishes Ryan the very…
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Recruiting: Dallas Tulik commits to Ferris State
By @MichaelCaples – He’s playing in Topeka, Kansas right now, but soon, Dallas Tulik will be able to play close to home again. The Kalamazoo native – currently an assistant captain for the NAHL’s Topeka Pilots – has committed to Ferris State. “I’ve always wanted to play NCAA Division I college hockey and after visiting…
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PHOTOS: Red Wings vs. Maple Leafs
For their second home game of the 2018-19 season, the Red Wings hosted Original Six rival Toronto for a Thursday night battle at Little Caesars Arena. The visitors prevailed, as Mike Babcock’s Maple Leafs topped Detroit 5-3 – thanks in large part to two goals from USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program famed alum Auston…
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VIDEO: Chris Ilitch talks future jersey retirements, state of the Red Wings, Yzerman
Following the announcement that the Detroit Red Wings will retire Red Kelly’s No. 4, Chris Ilitch discussed the possibility of the Red Wings retiring other numbers – most notably Sergei Fedorov’s No. 91 and Henrik Zetterberg’s No. 40. He also talked about the state of the Red Wings, and declined comment about the ‘Steve…
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Red Wings to officially retire Red Kelly’s No. 4 in February
By @StefanKubus & @MichaelCaples – DETROIT — The Detroit Red Wings announced Thursday ahead of their battle with the Toronto Maple Leafs that Leonard Patrick “Red” Kelly’s No. 4 will be retired to the Little Caesars Arena rafters. Fitting since the 91-year-old Kelly split his Hall of Fame career between the two clubs. A…