Category: The Latest
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Zetterberg and Weiss save the day for the Red Wings
By Erin Smith – In the closing moments of the third period, Henrik Zetterberg came to the rescue for the Red Wings. The Detroit captain’s shot from just above the goal crease tied the game for the Wings with 17 seconds remaining in regulation Friday night. Then, with a little help from newcomer Stephen…
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Five Michigan natives selected for 2013 U.S. Women’s National University Team
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USA Hockey announced on Wednesday the first 17 players to be named to their 2013 U.S. Women’s National University Team, and five Michigan natives were selected. The team, which will compete in the 2013 Winter World University Games in Trention, Italy from Dec. 10-21, will complete their roster in late October. The Michigan natives selected…
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Griffins ready to defend AHL title; season starts tonight
By Pat Evans – The Grand Rapids Griffins’ historic run to capture the Calder Cup seemingly just ended, but their quest to keep the cup in West Michigan begins now. Finishing last season 42-23-3-7 atop the Midwest Division, the Griffins didn’t appear as a favorite to win. Grand Rapids entered the playoffs as the…
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Photos: Red Wings open 2013-14 season with win over Sabres
The Red Wings defeated Ryan Miller and the Buffalo Sabres by a score of 2-1 to kick off their 2013-14 NHL season. See MiHockey’s recap of the game here. (Photos by Jen Hefner/MiHockey)
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U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame induction to take place in Detroit on Dec. 2
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By Michael Caples – USA Hockey announced today that the 2013 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony and dinner will take place on Monday, Dec. 2, in Detroit. The class – featuring Michigan’s Peter Karmanos Jr., Ron Mason and Doug Weight – will be honored at the Soundboard at Motor City Casino. “We’re extremely…
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Red Wings beat Sabres 2-1 in 2013-14 season opener
By Michael Caples – DETROIT – The Red Wings scored twice in the first period of their season opener against the Sabres. Thanks to Jimmy Howard and the Red Wings’ penalty-kill units, however, that’s all they really needed. Detroit picked up a 2-1 win over Buffalo Wednesday evening at Joe Louis Arena to start…
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Eliot: Wings focused on internal changes, not schedule changes
By Darren Eliot – Hockey is finally underway in these parts. I know, the USHL and OHL began a couple of weeks ago and UM kicks of its season with a preseason game on Sunday. But, the NHL being officially back – on time, I might add, after last season’s lockout-shortened campaign – signals…
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Whalers’ Alex Nedeljkovic named CHL Goalie of the Week
By Michael Caples – The Ontario Hockey League announced today that Plymouth Whalers goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic has been named the Vaughn CHL Goaltender of the Week for the week ending Sept. 29. Nedeljkovic, a native of Parma, Ohio, led the Whalers to a pair of wins last weekend on the road, helping Plymouth to a…
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Red Wings reload, once again a favorite to challenge for Stanley Cup
By Michael Caples – During the first week of the Red Wings’ informal skates at Joe Louis Arena to prepare for training camp, Jimmy Howard acknowledged that his team was in for a rather unusual NHL season. “We’ve got a lot going on, don’t we?” the Wings’ starting goaltender said. “With the Winter Classic,…
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Michi-gamer: Pride of the Mitten (Week of Sept. 30)
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 day, we’ll keep an eye on those players, and…