Category: The Latest
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Grant Gabriele talks Wings’ development camp, NTDP experience and joining Western Michigan program
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By @MichaelCaples – TRAVERSE CITY – Grant Gabriele knows he’s in a spot most Michigan hockey players could only dream of finding themselves in. The Brighton native was one of a select few invited to the Detroit Red Wings’ annual prospects development camp, where he’s getting a chance to learn from the coaching and…
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St. Clair Shores names Mike Hamilton first director of hockey
By @StefanKubus – The St. Clair Shores Hockey Association named Mike Hamilton as the first ever director of hockey within the association. Hamilton will be overseeing the on-ice instruction and skill development of the St. Clair Shores skaters, ensuring that the house and travel teams’ skaters have quality instruction and opportunities. In a press release…
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The Sports Doc: New concussion protocols to keep athletes safe
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Welcome to MiHockey’s new column, featuring Dr. Jeff S. Pierce, a Michigan Board Certified Doctor specializing in Sports and Rehabilitation. Dr. Pierce will discuss all things hockey and keeping players healthy and injury free on and off the ice. Participation in sports is an important part of physical, mental, and social development for our youth.…
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Nelson/Sipotz: What your training should be…
Darryl Nelson and Brian Sipotz are regarded as top experts in the field of strength and conditioning for ice hockey performance. Darryl has been the head strength and conditioning coach for USA Hockey’s National Team Development program since 2000 and also serves as the director of performance for Advantage Strength and Conditioning in Ann Arbor.…
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Troy native, Wolverines forward Alex Kile talks about skating at Red Wings development camp
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By Nick Barnowski – TRAVERSE CITY – The Michigan Wolverines will be looking to replace their top three scorers from this past season. With Alex Kile on the roster, it’ll be a little bit easier. The junior from Troy had a breakout 2014-15 season, tallying 26 points in 36 games. Now he’s prepping to…
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Haslett native, Spartans defenseman Travis Walsh talks Red Wings development camp
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By Nick Barnowski – TRAVERSE CITY – After his junior season at Michigan State was cut short by a fractured jaw, Travis Walsh returned to the ice Friday wearing a different jersey. The Haslett native and Spartan defenseman is participating in the annual Red Wings development camp this week, trading in the green and…
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Red Wings first-round pick Svechnikov talks about his whirlwind introduction to Hockeytown
By Nick Barnowski – TRAVERSE CITY – Life has been anything but calm for Evgeny Svechnikov the last two weeks. The 18-year-old was drafted 19th overall by the Red Wings at last month’s NHL Draft in Florida. He got his first taste of life in Hockeytown last Thursday, touring Joe Louis Arena and taking…
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Red Wings sign draft choice Vili Saarijarvi, who is expected to play for Flint Firebirds
By @MichaelCaples – TRAVERSE CITY – One of Detroit’s 2015 draft picks might be playing a lot closer to home than everybody thought. The Red Wings officially announced that they have signed third-round pick Vili Saarijarvi to a three-year, entry-level contract, and Jiri Fischer said there’s a good chance the Finland native will be…
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Michigan natives with development camp invites get rare opportunity with Red Wings
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By @MichaelCaples – TRAVERSE CITY – Dylan Larkin may be the homegrown budding star for the Detroit Red Wings, but he’s not the only Michigan native skating at the team’s development camp this week. The Wings invited a collection of local products to their annual prospects development camp in Traverse City, giving a select…
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PHOTOS: Red Wings start prospects development camp in Traverse City
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July 3 marked the first day of the Red Wings’ annual prospects development camp in Traverse City. Our first batch of photos are below – stay tuned for more coverage and images throughout the duration of the camp. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey) MORE: VIDEO: Hear from Dylan Larkin, Adam Lidstrom and more | Holland, Blashill…