Category: For Fans
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Spartans’ Michigan natives sweep Big Ten 3 Stars of the Week
By @StefanKubus – Michigan names continue to impress in the Big Ten this season. This past weekend, it was a trio of Spartans hailing from the Mitten that swept the league’s weekly awards. Junior netminder Drew DeRidder (Fenton) was named first star of the week after posting 89 saves and a ,957 save percentage…
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NHL, NHLPA announce agreement on 56-game season beginning Jan. 13
By @StefanKubus – It’s been a long time coming in Detroit, but hockey is officially back. The NHL and NHLPA announced an agreement Sunday afternoon that will see a 56-game season beginning January 13 and concluding May 8. Formal training camps will begin on Jan. 3, and there will be no pre-season games. The…
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Report: NHL, NHLPA looking at Jan. 13 season start with realigned divisions
By @StefanKubus – By now, the NHL season is typically in full swing. But as of Wednesday, we’re still a month away from games being played, but the good news is it seems the plan is still on track. Per TSN’s Pierre LeBrun, the latest report has the NHL looking at a January 13…
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Huskies unveil throwback centennial uniform
By @StefanKubus – The Michigan Tech Huskies will certainly be celebrating their centennial year in style. The team unveiled a special 100-year uniform on Tuesday, paying homage to the 1926-27 Michigan College of Mining & Technology Huskies team. Check out their reveal video below along with a set of images showcasing some of the…
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Red Wings select defenseman, two forwards in Round 2 of 2020 Draft
By @MichaelCaples – Even with trading down to acquire more picks, the Red Wings had three picks in the second round of the 2020 NHL Draft Wednesday afternoon, and they traveled the globe to fill the spots. Detroit selected Swedish defenseman William Wallinder No. 32 overall to kick off Day 2 of the annual…
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Michigan names on Stanley Cup Qualifiers round rosters
It’s finally time to welcome the NHL back to our TV screens. While the Detroit Red Wings won’t be playing, there are a whole bunch of Michigan names set to compete for their respective NHL clubs when the postseason begins Saturday afternoon. Check out all of the players with Michigan ties below. Arizona…
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Griffins ink BU captain Patrick Curry to two-year deal
By @StefanKubus – Hockey may be at a standstill, but it didn’t stop the Grand Rapids Griffins from adding a collegiate free agent. The Griffins inked Boston University captain Patrick Curry to a two-year deal through the 2021-22 season. The 6-foot forward had a career year in his senior campaign with the Terriers, totaling…
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NHL officially pauses 2019-2020 season
By @MichaelCaples – The NHL has made the decision to pause the conclusion of the 2019-2020 season, following suit with the NBA. Following a Board of Governors teleconference call, commissioner Gary Bettman issued this statement: “In light of ongoing developments resulting from the coronavirus, and after consulting with medical experts and convening a conference…
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USA Hockey cancels National Championships, Disabled Festival amid coronavirus outbreak
By @StefanKubus – Following in the steps of the NCAA and NBA, USA Hockey has announced their position on the coronavirus outbreak. The governing body for youth hockey in the U.S. released a statement Wednesday night stating all youth, high school, girls, adult and sled National Championships across the country have been cancelled. Additionally,…
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2020 NTDP Evaluation Camp roster announced
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By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program has announced its roster for the upcoming NTDP Evaluation Camp, which helps determine next year’s Under-17 Team. Fourteen of those players have played youth hockey in Michigan; congrats to all who received invitations to the prestigious event in Plymouth. The camp runs from March 18-22…