Category: The Latest
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Photos: Compuware/Honeybaked Invitational (Pee Wee Minors)
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MiHockey stopped by the Compuware/Honeybaked Invitational tournament at Suburban Ice Farmington Hills to see Pee Wee Minor teams in action. (All photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)
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Nicklas Lidstrom commits to Red Wings’ Alumni Showdown roster; see full list of participants
The Red Wings announced today that former captain Nicklas Lidstrom will return to Detroit to play for the Red Wings in the Alumni Showdown at Comerica Park, part of the Hockeytown Winter Festival that runs through the last two weeks of December. Lidstrom is the 44th former Red Wing to commit to the event,…
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B1G Media Day: Berenson excited for a new season, new conference
By Nick Barnowski – After missing the NCAA tournament for the first time in 22 years, University of Michigan head coach Red Berenson is looking to rebound. The Wolverines finished seventh in the CCHA last season but came on strong at the end, making it all the way to the CCHA championship game before…
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NCHC announces preseason poll, Western Michigan at No. 5
By Michael Caples – The National Collegiate Hockey Conference announced their preseason poll today, and Western Michigan landed at the No. 5 spot. The Broncos received 61 points in the media-held vote. Former Central Collegiate Hockey Association member Miami University took the top spot, receiving 115 points. Place Team (1st-place votes) Points…
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B1G Media Day: Anastos holds no hard feelings, ready for Big Ten
By Nick Barnowski – Despite being CCHA commissioner from 1998-2011, Michigan State head coach Tom Anastos does not feel resentment towards the fall of the league and the rise of the Big Ten hockey conference. “It’s not bittersweet,” Anastos said. “What I’m happy about is the CCHA had a very nice run, and I…
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Muskegon Lumberjacks announce official 2013-14 roster, affiliate list
The USHL’s Muskegon Lumberjacks announced their official roster for the 2013-14 season today, along with their affiliate list. Here is the 2013-14 Lumberjacks’ roster: Goaltenders Jordan Uhelski – Flint, Michigan Eric Schierhorn – Anchorage, Alaska Defensemen Tommy Panico – Wall, New Jersey (University of Massachusetts-Lowell commit) Chaz Switzer – Muskegon, Michigan Connor Frantti – Spring…
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Big Ten announces preseason poll, ‘players to watch’ list
By Alyssa Girardi – Big Ten Hockey has released the coaches’ pick for preseason favorites, and Wisconsin came in at the top of the list. The Badgers finished last season 22-13-7 and advanced to the NCAA Tournament, but fell to eventual Frozen Four competitor, UMass-Lowell. Second on the poll is Minnesota, followed by Michigan. Michigan…
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Caples: Hope you’re ready for a wild ride this season
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By Michael Caples – Follow @MichaelCaples on Twitter The end of summer means that hockey season is starting (or, really, that it’s already underway). Even though we have to say goodbye to the perks of summer, the perks of winter are coming into focus. Nights at the rink, nights watching the Wings, and afternoon…
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Red Wings send four players back to junior clubs
The Red Wings announced four roster moves today, as they have sent four prospects back to their respective junior clubs. Players assigned on Sept. 17: Anthony Mantha – RW – Longueuil, QC – Val d’Or (QMJHL) Andreas Athanasiou – LW – Woodbridge, ON – Barrie (OHL) Marc McNulty – D – Medicine Hat, AB –…
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Eliot: Preseason hockey has a different meaning for all parties involved
By Darren Eliot – Follow @Darren_Eliot on Twitter Training camps in the NHL have long since changed from opportunities for the players to get in shape to the league getting to preseason games as quickly as possible as revenue generators. Still, there are things to be gleaned from the “exhibition season”, some of which…