Category: The Latest
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Reid Boucher scores shootout goal in first NHL game
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Grand Ledge native Reid Boucher made his NHL debut last night, and the former Lansing Capitals star handled a high-pressure situation. After recording an assist and a +2 rating in regulation, Boucher was called upon in the shootout, and he scored for his New Jersey Devils squad. He’s no stranger to scoring goals, of course;…
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Photos: Red Wings vs. Flyers
The Red Wings welcomed the Philadelphia Flyers to Joe Louis Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013. Click here to read MiHockey’s recap from the game. (All photos by Jen Hefner/MiHockey)
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NHL to officially take over Big House on Dec. 12
By Michael Caples – The NHL announced today that they will officially take over the Big House on Dec. 12. The league announced that the ‘NHL Winter Classic Ice Truck’ will arrive on Thursday, Dec. 12, carrying with it the world’s largest mobile refrigeration unit. The 53-foot trailer, which is presented by York, will leave…
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Red Wings’ winning streak comes to an end against Philly
By Stefan Kubus – DETROIT – Despite a 16-1-2 record at Joe Louis Arena against Philadelphia dating back to Nov. 1, 1989, Detroit was unable to keep those good times rolling Wednesday night. Philadelphia scored five unanswered goals, including four in the third period, to come from behind and defeat Detroit, 5-3. Sean Couturier…
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Draper, Maltby, Holland talk about getting in shape for Alumni Showdown
By Stefan Kubus – DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings alumni hit the ice Wednesday afternoon in an effort to gear up for the Dec. 31 Alumni Showdown as part of the Sirius/XM Hockeytown Winter Festival. Among the participants on the ice at Joe Louis Arena were the members of the original Grind Line: Kirk…
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Weight looks back on his youth hockey days during U.S. Hockey Hall induction
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By Stefan Kubus – Before NHL journeyman Doug Weight was racking up points and (barely) lifting the Stanley Cup, he grew up in a rough neighborhood at 7 Mile and Gratiot in Detroit where he didn’t exactly play outside much as a kid. So, when the young Weight arrived home from school, he’d spend the…
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U.S. World Junior camp roster announced; six Michigan names included
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USA Hockey announced the 26 players they have invited to their World Junior training camp, which will take place Dec. 15-18 in Minneapolis, Minn. Six Michigan connections will receive invitations. They are: Riley Barber – forward – Miami RedHawks – Livonia native (returning from last year’s gold-medal winning WJC team) Connor Carrick – defenseman…
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FSU’s Motte, Tech’s Hanna earn WCHA weekly awards
By Michael Caples – St. Clair native C.J. Motte backstopped his Ferris State Bulldogs squad to a win and a tie on the road last weekend, and he’s getting recognized for his efforts. The junior netminder didn’t give up a single even-strength goal in two outings over the weekend, helping his FSU club reach an…
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Monroe native Matt Mahalak named CHL goaltender of week
By Michael Caples – Monroe native Matt Mahalak had quite a week, and the Canadian Hockey League took notice. The Kingston Frontenacs (OHL) goaltender was named the Vaughn CHL Goaltender of the Week for the time-frame ending on Dec. 1, after he posted a 2-0-0-0 record with a shutout win, a goals-against average of 0.50…
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Sauce Hockey announces partnership with Pavel Datsyuk
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By Michael Caples – Sauce Hockey, one of the top lifestyle apparel companies in the hockey market, announced today via their official Facebook account that they are teaming up with Red Wings superstar Pavel Datsyuk to create a new signature line of clothing. “It is with extreme excitement that we have aligned with arguably…