Category: The Latest
-
West Michigan Elite Hockey Club to be sponsored by Meijer, now known as Meijer AAA Hockey
—
by
By @MichaelCaples – The new West Michigan Tier I hockey association has a new name and a new sponsor. It was announced today that The West Michigan Elite Hockey Club has entered into a new partnership with Meijer, Inc. Starting in the 2015-16 season – the first for the new hockey program – they will…
-
Dylan Larkin has officially signed with the Red Wings, joining Griffins after one year with Michigan
—
by
By @MichaelCaples – University of Michigan alum Aaron Ward reported it first, and now it has been confirmed by the Red Wings’ organization – Dylan Larkin’s ready to take the next step in his hockey career. The Waterford native – Detroit’s first-round selection in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft – will be joining the…
-
Reports: Dylan Larkin is leaving Michigan, joining Grand Rapids Griffins
By @MichaelCaples – TSN analyst Aaron Ward – a University of Michigan alum – just posted on Twitter that Red Wings prospect and Wolverines sophomore-to-be forward Dylan Larkin is expected to join the Grand Rapids Griffins soon. Expect announcement Dylan Larkin leaving @umichhockey for Detroit Red Wings and will be available for Grand…
-
Lumberjacks’ Eric Schierhorn named USA Hockey’s Goaltender of the Year; NTDP’s Matthews, Eichel claim awards
—
by
By @MichaelCaples – While Michigan native Kyle Connor claimed USA Hockey’s Junior Player of the Year award, two of the players he has shared the ice with this season will be taking home awards of their own. Lumberjacks goaltender Eric Schierhorn has been named the Dave Peterson Goaltender of the Year after an exceptional…
-
Kyle Connor named USA Hockey’s Junior Player of the Year
—
by
By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey announced their annual awards today, and one of the biggest is going to Shelby Township native Kyle Connor. The University of Michigan commit was named the Dave Tyler Junior Player of the Year after his outstanding season with the USHL’s Youngstown Phantoms. Connor, eligible for the 2015 NHL Entry…
-
Mike Babcock speaks about his decision to leave Detroit, join Maple Leafs
—
by
By @MichaelCaples – At 11 a.m. today, Red Wings greats Brendan Shanahan and Mike Babcock shared a stage to discuss working together – for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Babcock, head coach of the Detroit Red Wings for a decade, was officially introduced as the new head coach of the Maple Leafs today in Toronto,…
-
Ken Holland discusses Mike Babcock’s decision to choose Toronto, what’s next for Wings
By @MichaelCaples – DETROIT – It’s not often that members of the media are gathered in the Red Wings’ locker room a month into the offseason. Today, however, there was a significant news item for Ken Holland to address. The Red Wings’ GM spoke with reporters at 4 p.m. today about Mike Babcock’s decision…
-
Red Wings coaching hunt turns to Jeff Blashill
—
by
By @SKubus – DETROIT – Ken Holland made it clear Wednesday afternoon who he plans to pursue as the new head coach of the Detroit Red Wings with Mike Babcock now out of the picture. The Red Wings GM said he plans to meet with Grand Rapids head coach Jeff Blashill on an off day…
-
Mike Babcock leaving Red Wings, joining Maple Leafs
—
by
By @MichaelCaples – A decision has been made, according to reports. Per TSN reporter Darren Dreger, Red Wings head coach Mike Babcock will be leaving Detroit to take over head coaching duties for the Toronto Maple Leafs. TSN reporter Bob McKenzie first said the Buffalo Sabres were out, and fellow TSN reporter and former…
-
Babcock Watch: The latest news and tweets
UPDATE: It appears that the Toronto Maple Leafs have officially won the Mike Babcock sweepstakes. More at the link from the tweet embedded below. According to @DarrenDreger, Mike Babcock has signed with the Maple Leafs: http://t.co/D2sd13SK5Z pic.twitter.com/3oF12TWqle — MiHockey (@MiHockeyNow) May 20, 2015 Original article: By @MichaelCaples – As of 1:30 p.m. ET,…