Category: The Latest
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WEEK 2: College hockey weekend recap
By @StefanKubus – Six of seven Michigan colleges were in action this past weekend as week two of the 2015-16 campaign is now in the books. Friday, Oct. 9 Northern Michigan had a solid showing against Wisconsin over the weekend, but couldn’t quite gain the upper edge, as the Wildcats tied the Badgers both nights.…
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Justin Abdelkader named NHL first star of the week
By @StefanKubus – As Detroit head coach Jeff Blashill said after Friday night’s season-opening victory over Toronto, Muskegon native Justin Abdelkader got “off on the right foot” to start the season. For his efforts in the Red Wings’ first two contests, Abdelkader was named the NHL’s first star of the week. The former Spartan…
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Michi-gamer: Pride of the Mitten (Week of Oct. 12, 2015)
Welcome to another season of MiHockey’s Michi-gamer! We take great pride in our homegrown talent. Whether they grew up in the Mitten or we welcomed them here for college or juniors, they are our own. They represent the best place in the world for hockey. Every morning, we pick one Michi-gamer from the previous night’s…
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PHOTOS/VIDEO: NTDP hosts NCAA D1 program for first time, play Notre Dame to 2-2 tie
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On Sunday afternoon, USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program did something they had never done before – host a NCAA D1 hockey program for a game. Fresh off their inaugural game at their new home in Plymouth on Friday, the NTDP U18 Team welcomed Notre Dame to USA Hockey Arena and played the Fighting Irish…
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PHOTOS: Western Michigan vs. Ferris State
Western Michigan and Ferris State kicked off their 2015-16 NCAA seasons with an in-state rivalry showdown in Kalamazoo yesterday, with the Broncos prevailing 3-2 over the Bulldogs. (Photos by Michael Miller/MiHockey)
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PHOTOS: Red Wings win big in season debut
The Detroit Red Wings kicked off their 2015-16 NHL season with a 4-0 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs Friday night at Joe Louis Arena. Justin Abdelkader recorded a hat trick, while Dylan Larkin scored in his first NHL contest. Jimmy Howard, meanwhile, stopped all 22 shots he faced to pick up the win between…
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Justin Abdelkader ‘off on the right foot in Red Wings season-opening victory
By @StefanKubus – DETROIT – Muskegon native Justin Abdelkader helped fuel the Michigan offense in Detroit’s 4-0 victory Friday night in the team’s season opener. Abdelkader kicked off his 2015-16 campaign fashionably, recording just the second hat trick of his career – the last came on March 22, 2013 against Anaheim. It was the first hat trick…
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Dylan Larkin: “I couldn’t have it any better”
By Nick Barnowski – DETROIT – The first chapter of Dylan Larkin’s NHL journey has begun, and surreal wasn’t even enough to describe how he felt writing it. Playing in his first career NHL game, Larkin picked up a goal and an assist, helping the Red Wings to a 4-0 win over the Toronto…
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Red Wings’ Michigan natives combine for season-opening victory over Toronto
By @StefanKubus – DETROIT – “Five guys and a coach.” It’s not the latest burger joint, but it works for Justin Abdelkader and the Michigan natives on the Detroit Red Wings. Led by Abdelkader’s (Muskegon) hat trick and Dylan Larkin’s (Waterford) first NHL goal, head coach Jeff Blashill (Sault Ste. Marie) and the Red…
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PHOTOS/VIDEO: USA Hockey’s NTDP ushers in new era in Plymouth with 6-1 win
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USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program played their first-ever game in Plymouth tonight, and their Under-18 Team had no problem finding the scoresheet at their new home. The U18s beat the Chicago Steel 6-1, scoring four goals in the first period alone, to coast to a win in their inaugural game at USA Hockey Arena…