Category: The Latest
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Jeff Blashill officially returning for another season with Red Wings
By @StefanKubus and @MichaelCaples – DETROIT – One day after it was announced that he will be coaching Team USA at the upcoming IIHF World Championship, it was confirmed that Jeff Blashill will have the same role with the Red Wings next season. Detroit general manager Ken Holland confirmed today that Jeff Blashill will be…
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Compuware wins 2018 USA Hockey 14U Tier 1 National Championship
By @MichaelCaples – The Duke boys delivered, and a national championship was the result. Compuware is the 2018 USA Hockey 14U Tier 1 national champion. Riding goals from brothers Tyler and Dylan Duke, Compuware beat the Pittsburgh Jr. Penguins in the 14U title game Tuesday morning at the Extreme Ice Center in North Carolina. “To…
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PHOTOS: Little Caesars advances to 2018 USA Hockey 15-Only Tier 1 championship game
With a 5-1 win over rival Chicago Mission Monday afternoon in Plymouth, the Little Caesars 2002 team secured a spot in the 2018 USA Hockey 15-Only Tier 1 championship game. The LC boys will take on the Buffalo Jr. Sabres in the title game at USA Hockey Arena at 10 a.m. Tuesday morning. Check out…
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Team Copper Country wins 2018 USA Hockey 18U Tier 2 National Championship
By @MichaelCaples – Back-to-back. Team Copper Country has successfully defended its crown as USA Hockey champions. With a 5-1 victory today over the Wonderland Wizards in Green Bay, the members of Team Copper Country are the 2018 USA Hockey 18U Tier 2 (3A) National Champions. Colton Salani, Dawson McKay, Brent Loukus, Teddy Randell and Brendan…
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Michigan names to lead Team USA coaching staff at IIHF Men’s World Championship
By @StefanKubus – While it will be clear in the coming days which of the Red Wings players will be heading to the 2018 IIHF Men’s World Championship, today it was announced that Team USA will have a group of familiar faces on the coaching staff. Detroit Red Wings head coach and Sault Ste. Marie…
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Griffins clinch franchise record sixth-straight playoff appearance
By @MichaelCaples – The Grand Rapids Griffins will officially have a chance to defend the Calder Cup in the AHL postseason. With a 4-1 victory Saturday night in Tucson, Ariz., the Griffins secured a spot in the 2018 AHL playoffs. It’s the sixth straight season the Griffins will be playing in the postseason – a…
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Cooper Marody signs contract with Edmonton Oilers
By @MichaelCaples – Fresh off leading his Michigan Wolverines to a Frozen Four appearance, Cooper Marody has decided it’s time to take the next step in his hockey career. The All-American and Brighton native has signed an entry-level contract with the Edmonton Oilers, the NHL club that acquired his rights via trade with Philadelphia on…
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PHOTOS: Red Wings close out 2017-18 season
The Detroit Red Wings officially concluded the 2017-18 campaign Saturday night at Little Caesars Arena, falling to the New York Islanders 4-3 in overtime on the final night of the regular season. Check out MiHockey’s photos from the game. (Photos by Andrew Knapik/MiHockey)
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Connor Hellebuyck breaks NHL record for American goaltenders
By @MichaelCaples – Connor Hellebuyck registered his 44th win of the season tonight in Winnipeg. That’s a new record for American-born goaltenders. With a 4-1 victory over Chicago, Hellebuyck broke Tom Barrasso’s record of 43 wins in a single season – the most-ever by an American-born netminder. It was an emotional night at the Bell…
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Red Wings officially announce two-year extension for GM Ken Holland
By @MichaelCaples – Less than two hours before the team’s final game of the 2017-18 season, the Red Wings brought members of the media together for an announcement. Executive vice president and general manager Ken Holland has signed a two-year contract extension. Holland has been with the Red Wings for the last 35 seasons; the…