Category: The Latest
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Red Wings sign Filip Zadina to three-year contract
By @MichaelCaples – Filip Zadina has signed his ELC. Today, the Red Wings announced that they have signed their No. 6 overall pick from the 2018 NHL Draft to a three-year, entry-level contract. Zadina just concluded his first development camp with the Wings, scoring the game-winning goal in overtime at the team’s week-concluding Red &…
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NTDP announces 2018-19 college hockey home schedule
By @MichaelCaples – There will be a new group of college hockey programs coming through Plymouth this upcoming season. USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program announced its home slate of NCAA games for the 2018-19 campaign, as the NTDP builds on last year’s venture into hosting college teams for exhibition contests. The University of Minnesota…
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Recruiting: Former Detroit Country Day captain Connor McGinnis commits to Air Force
By @MichaelCaples – Former Detroit Country Day captain Connor McGinnis will be continuing his hockey career at the NCAA Division 1 level. The Troy native has committed to Air Force. “I like structure and regiment and at the Academy I will definitely get both on and off the ice,” McGinnis said via the NAHL’s official…
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Red Wings sign Andreas Athanasiou to new two-year deal
By @MichaelCaples – One of the big three young guns has been re-signed. The Detroit Red Wings have confirmed that Andreas Athanasiou has signed a new two-year deal with the club. Contract details: Andreas Athanasiou in process of signing a 2-year contract extension with the Red Wings, according to sources. Believe it’s $2.75 million +…
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USA Hockey announces roster for 2018 Hlinka Gretzky Cup
By @MichaelCaples – Today, USA Hockey announced its roster for the upcoming 2018 Hlinka Gretzky Cup. The U.S. Under-18 Men’s Select Team features nine Michigan names – players were selected from the USA Hockey Boys Select 17 Player Development Camp: Players: Dylan Davies – Defenseman – Traverse City native Michael Feenstra – Defenseman – Grand…
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Ken Holland discusses Red Wings’ moves on Day 1 of free agency
By @MichaelCaples – Less than an hour after the NHL free agency period opened, Ken Holland was on the phone with members of the media to discuss his team’s moves. Those moves? Veteran additions to a team in the midst of a youth movement. The three headliners from the Red Wings’ free-agency moves are Mike…
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Red Wings add depth with signing of Jake Chelios, three others
By @StefanKubus – In addition to the signings of Thomas Vanek, Mike Green and Jonathan Bernier, the Detroit Red Wings have also added a quartet of depth players. Detroit announced Sunday afternoon that the team has signed defenseman Jake Chelios, son of former Red Wings defenseman and Hockey Hall of Famer Chris Chelios. Chelios, 27,…
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Jack Johnson signs with Pittsburgh; list of Michigan names signing new deals
By @MichaelCaples – The first day of the NHL free agency period was more than just John Tavares Watch. Along with signings by the Detroit Red Wings, there have been some notable signings for Michigan names; MiHockey is keeping tabs on all of our guys and we’re updating this list as we go. Jack Johnson…
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Red Wings sign free-agent goaltender Jonathan Bernier
By @StefanKubus – In his annual end-of-season press conference this past April, Red Wings general manager Ken Holland made it known he would be shopping around for a veteran goalie to complement Jimmy Howard. With the free agency season having kicked off on July 1, it didn’t take long for Holland to get his man.…
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Red Wings bring back Thomas Vanek with one-year deal
By @StefanKubus – As the calendar turns the page on June, it means July 1 is here. Or as those in the hockey world would say, free agent frenzy is upon us. The Red Wings have made a move to bolster its offense, as the team has brought back veteran Thomas Vanek with a one-year…