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AHL notebook: Olympic representation, Grand Rapids domination lead storylines
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (426+ words) Howard, Hutson excelling for Bakersfield among highlights during 90th anniversary season As the American Hockey League approaches the midpoint of its 90th anniversary season, NHL.com has a bi-weekly notebook breaking down the happenings around the league. This edition examines a record-breaking…...
Red Wings recall John Leonard from Grand Rapids | Detroit Red Wings
3+ week, 4+ day ago (1257+ words) DETROIT " The Detroit Red Wings have recalled forward John Leonard from the American Hockey League's Grand Rapids Griffins. Additionally, the Red Wings have assigned defenseman Erik Gustafsson to the ... Red Wings recall John Leonard from Grand Rapids Detroit assigns Erik…...
Color of Hockey: Park thriving as freshman at Michigan, ‘going to be a stud’ | NHL.com
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (548+ words) Forward, 19, displaying skill, versatility after being selected by Oilers in 2025 NHL Draft William Douglas has been writing The Color of Hockey blog since 2012. Douglas joined NHL.com in 2019 and writes about people of color in the sport. Today, he profiles…...
NCAA notebook: Augustine of Michigan State among goalies to watch this season | NHL.com
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (1004+ words) Cloutier of Boston College, Slukynsky of Western Michigan also in group making impression Some of the top goaltenders in the NHL have roots in college hockey. Connor Hellebuyck of the Winnipeg Jets, who last season won the Hart Trophy as…...
Avery Hayes’ Path Shaped by Michigan Ties | Pittsburgh Penguins
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (697+ words) Avery Hayes and Rutger McGroarty are both tied to the state of Michigan. Hayes was born and raised in Westland, a suburb of Detroit, while McGroarty moved there to play hockey at age 13. They trained there this summer, albeit in…...
Following 2024-25 season split between Grand Rapids and Detroit, Soderblom riding confidence into summer | Detroit Red Wings
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (667+ words) DETROIT -- Elmer Soderblom considers his 2024-25 season, which saw the 23-year-old forward establish himself with the Detroit Red Wings after being recalled from the American Hockey League's Grand ... Following 2024-25 season split between Grand Rapids and Detroit, Soderblom riding confidence into summer…...
Hage delivers standout freshman year at University of Michigan | Montréal Canadiens
9+ mon, 4+ week ago (879+ words) Habs prospect and Michigan await NCAA Tournament fate on March 23 MONTREAL " Under the lights at Wrigley Field, Michael Hage didn't just score'he put on a show. His breakaway finish in Michigan's outdoor game against Ohio State was a beauty in…...
Red Wings, Gallagher help spread ‘happiness, hope and a little bit of fun’ for Special Olympics Michigan athletes | Detroit Red Wings
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (645+ words) One hundred local poly hockey players enjoy fun-filled Friday at Little Caesars Arena DETROIT -- The smiles and laughter seen and heard throughout the Via concourse inside Little Caesars Arena on Friday afternoon was a good reminder that hockey is more…...
Tony Esposito honored with Board of Trustees Silver Medal from Michigan Tech | NHL.com
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (1247+ words) Hall of Fame goalie for Blackhawks graduated from school in 1967 The late Tony Esposito forever took pride in having combined his goaltending with academics, earning a business degree at Michigan Technological University before setting off into his Hall of Fame-bound…...