Category: The Latest
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2018 MAHA 14 Selection Camp roster announced
By @MichaelCaples – Congrats to the 2004 birth-year players selected to participate in the 2018 MAHA 14 Selection Camp. The players, selected from district tryouts, will now take part in the week-long camp on the campus of Lake Superior State University from June 24-29. Player list:
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Joe Louis Arena seats now on sale
By @MichaelCaples – Good news, Hockeytown – you now have the opportunity to buy seats from Joe Louis Arena. A new site called TheJoeSeats.com has arrived with information on how to purchase tickets from the iconic former home of the Detroit Red Wings. Season ticket holders will be able to participate in a pre-sale from…
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Griffins’ season comes to a close with a Game 5 loss to Manitoba
By @MichaelCaples – With 13 seconds left in the second period, Cameron Schilling scored to break a 1-1 tie for his Manitoba Moose on a lucky bounce. The Griffins never recovered. Manitoba added to its lead in the third period, eventually beating Grand Rapids 5-1 at Van Andel Arena in the winner-take-all Game 5 of…
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NAHL announces 2017-18 NAHL All-Rookie Teams
By @MichaelCaples – On Monday evening, the NAHL announced its selections for the league’s All-Rookie Teams from the 2017-18 season. Three Michigan natives made the all-league teams – Troy native Jack Olmstead and Bloomfield Heights native Jack Clement were All-Rookie First Team honorees, while Shelby Township native Ryan Naumovski was a All-Rookie Second Team selection.…
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Red Wings prospect Filip Larsson named USHL goaltender of the year
By @MichaelCaples – A Red Wings prospect has received some big news from the USHL today. Filip Larsson, the Wings’ sixth-round pick in 2016, has been named the league’s goaltender of the year, as selected by the USHL’s group of team general managers. Larsson, a University of Denver commit, had one of the best seasons…
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Lumberjacks’ Del Gaizo named USHL player of year; Pekar top rookie
By @MichaelCaples – A pair of Muskegon Lumberjacks received major USHL recognition Monday morning. Captain Anthony Del Gaizo has been named the league’s player of the year, while Matej Pekar – an Oakland Jr. Grizzlies alum – has been named top rookie. Del Gaizo, a UMass (Amherst) commit, posted a league-best 72 points in 60…
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Team USA falls to Finland in Under-18 World Championship title game
By @MichaelCaples – They say defense wins championships. On Sunday, it was special teams. On two power-play goals and a shorthanded game-winner, Finland has won the 2018 IIHF Men’s Under-18 World Championship. With a 3-2 victory over the U.S., Finland reclaims the U18 crown in a championship game rematch from last spring. The Finns finish…
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A look at potential Red Wings targets for the 2018 NHL Draft
By @MichaelCaples – Now that the Red Wings know what pick they hold for the first round of the 2018 NHL Draft, it’s time for speculation season. With this draft class, however, it’s going to be tough. Thanks to a very deep pool of talent, it’s going to be tough to pinpoint who will be…
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Red Wings receive No. 6 pick in 2018 NHL Draft Lottery, falling for second straight year
By @MichaelCaples – The Detroit Red Wings have had two shots at the draft lottery. It’s been pretty rough both times. A year after they watched three teams move up and push them down to No. 9 overall, the Wings will once again be selecting at a lower spot than they finished in the NHL…
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USA Hockey announces initial roster for World Championship
By @MichaelCaples – There will be some big-time Michigan names skating for Team USA at the upcoming World Championship. Among the names on the initial 2018 U.S. Men’s National Team roster include: Alex DeBrincat (Farmington Hills native) Quinn Hughes (NTDP alum, Michigan defenseman) Nick Jensen (Red Wings defenseman) Dylan Larkin (Waterford, NTDP/Michigan alum, Red Wings…