Category: The Latest
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WCHA announces preseason polls, awards, all-conference team
By @MichaelCaples – The WCHA is getting the 2017-18 college hockey season underway with media events today, starting with the preseason polls and awards. Coaches’ poll: Minnesota State Bemidji State Michigan Tech Bowling Green Ferris State Lake Superior State Northern Michigan Alaska Alabama Huntsville Alaska Anchorage Media poll: Minnesota State Bemidji State Michigan Tech…
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Penguins sign Sam Miletic to entry-level contract
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By @MichaelCaples – The Pittsburgh Penguins have announced a signing of another Michigan native. Bloomfield native Sam Miletic has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the team. A Cranbrook alum, Miletic led the London Knights with 37 goals in 65 games, good for 12th among all OHL skaters. He’s spent the last two seasons…
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VIDEO: So much more than just a Red Wings game at Little Caesars Arena
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Sept. 23 was a lot more than just the Detroit Red Wings’ first-ever game at Little Caesars Arena. The new home of Hockeytown had on-ice events starting at 8 a.m., including the first-ever youth game at LCA, the first Little Caesars AAA game at Belfor Training Center and the first day of the new LCAHL…
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VIDEO: Players, Blashill talk about Little Caesars Arena opener
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Check out video interviews with coach Jeff Blashill and players Frans Nielsen and Martin Frk, as the Red Wings talk about the first-ever game at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
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Red Wings christen Little Caesars Arena with win over Boston
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By @StefanKubus – It was the big day. And the home team breaking it in gave it the perfect christening. The Red Wings exploded for four goals in the second period to ultimately propel them to a 5-1 victory over the Boston Bruins in the first-ever game at Little Caesars Arena Saturday night. Red…
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PHOTOS: 2017 All-American Prospects Game in Buffalo
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Thursday night, Brian Leetch’s “Team Leech” beat Chris Chelios’ “Team Chelios” 6-5 in the 2017 All-American Prospects Game in Buffalo. The game – a sixth annual showcase event for the top NHL Draft-eligible U.S.-born players – featured eight Michigan natives, one University of Michigan defenseman in Quinn Hughes, three UM commits and 17 NTDP current…
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PHOTOS: Red Wings practice at Little Caesars Arena and Belfor Training Center
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On Sept. 21, the Red Wings made use of both their sheets of ice, skating on both the Little Caesars Arena main rink and the Belfor Training Center practice ice. It was the first official skate on the main ice surface for the players. Check out some of MiHockey’s photos from both locations. (Photos by…
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Recruiting: Jake Gingell commits to Michigan
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By @MichaelCaples – Mel Pearson has landed another in-state commit. Jake Gingell, a defenseman with the Youngstown Phantoms and a Gregory, Mich., native, has announced his commitment to the University of Michigan. “I picked the University of Michigan because of the rich tradition of the university and its hockey program,” Gingell told MiHockey. “Education…
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Recruiting: Jake Transit commits to Ferris State
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By @MichaelCaples – Jake Transit is on his way to Big Rapids. The Royal Oak native has announced his commitment to Ferris State University. “I picked Ferris State because of how well I connected with the coaches as soon as I met them,” Transit told MiHockey. “It feels like the perfect fit for me.”…
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Red Wings announce Joe Louis Arena melted ice vials for sale
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By @StefanKubus – First, there were pieces of glass. Now, you can own a different memento from Joe Louis Arena: a vial of its melted ice. The Red Wings have announced that fans can purchase limited-edition vials of melted ice that the team skated on during its “Farewell Season at The Joe.” The melted ice is sealed in a commemorative…