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PHOTOS: Steve Yzerman introduced as new Red Wings general manager
Check out MiHockey’s photos from the press conference formally introducing Steve Yzerman as the new general manager of the Detroit Red Wings. (Photos by Andrew Knapik/MiHockey) First story from the press conference: Steve Yzerman officially named general manager of Detroit Red Wings
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Steve Yzerman officially named general manager of Detroit Red Wings
By @StefanKubus – It was a Good Friday, indeed, in Detroit. Steve Yzerman has come back home. The Detroit Red Wings have officially announced that Yzerman will take over the franchise as the Executive Vice President next general manager. The news was just made official at a press conference held inside Little Caesars Arena with…
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PHOTOS: Spirit win big in historic Game 1 of 2019 OHL Western Conference finals
By @MichaelCaples – SAGINAW – It was the first time ever that the Saginaw Spirit hosted a OHL Western Conference Championship game at the Dow Event Center. They didn’t disappoint. The Spirit ran up the score in Game 1 of the battle for the Wayne Gretzky Trophy against the Guelph Storm, as Saginaw posted…
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NCAA D1 council approves rule changes for college hockey recruiting
By @MichaelCaples – The NCAA D1 Council has approved rule changes that will alter the recruiting timeline for Division 1 men’s hockey prospects. It comes “with the goal of slowing down and improving the recruiting experience,” per a release from College Hockey, Inc. The highlights: Eliminating all recruiting conversations (whether initiated by a coach…
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Jack Hughes, Cole Caufield both score four in Team USA’s win over Slovakia at U18 Worlds
By @MichaelCaples – Another day, another win for Team USA at the IIHF Under-18 Men’s World Championship. The U.S. squad – which is the NTDP Under-18 Team with a few call-ups from the U17s – posted a 12-5 win over Slovakia to improve to 2-0 in the prestigious international tournament. Jack Hughes and Cole…
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Recruiting: Alec Calvaruso commits to RPI
By @StefanKubus – Alec Calvaruso is headed to New York. The Livonia native and former Detroit Catholic Central netminder has announced his commitment to play for the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) Engineers in Troy, N.Y. “I believe RPI will give me the best opportunity, athletically and academically,” Calvaruso said. “I enjoyed my visit, and…
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NCAA announces D1 men’s ice hockey regional sites 2020, 2021
By @MichaelCaples – The 2020 Frozen Four is coming to Little Caesars Arena. The path to get there has just been announced by the NCAA. Today, the college hockey world learned what the host sites will be both for the 2020 and 2021 D1 men’s ice hockey regionals. In 2020, the hosts will be:…
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Red Wings announce 3 p.m. press conference with Steve Yzerman
By @MichaelCaples – It’s happening. The Detroit Red Wings have announced that they will be having a 3 p.m. press conference today with…Steve Yzerman. The legendary No. 19 will be joining Ken Holland and Chris Ilitch for a press conference at Little Caesars Arena in what is expected to be the announcement for Yzerman…
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Recruiting: Dominic James commits to Minnesota Duluth
By @MichaelCaples – Dominic James said it wasn’t a hard decision. When the two-time defending NCAA champions come calling, you listen. The Plymouth native and Oakland Jr. Grizzlies 16U forward announced today that he has committed to the University of Minnesota Duluth. “I picked UMD because of the history,” James told MiHockey. “You…
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Team USA opens 2019 IIHF Under-18 World Championship with win over Sweden
By @StefanKubus – Team USA began its IIHF Under-18 World Championship tournament with a strong showing against Sweden. Cole Caufield led the U.S. with a hat trick in a 6-1 win over the Swedes, as the team opened preliminary play Thursday. University of Michigan commits John Beecher and Cam York each potted two points in…