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August 16th Appearance on the Vic McCarty Show

WMKTstreamlogoI appeared on the Vic McCarty Show on August 16, 2013.  We discussed the Red Wings roster moves and the upcoming NHL Prospects tournament and Detroit Red Wings training camp.  To listen to the podcast click here.

Training Camp Alumni and Celebrity Roster Announced

OzzieThe roster for the Alumni and Celebrity game scheduled for 7:00 pm  on September 14th is below. All players and teams are subject to change depending on availability. Special jerseys will be designed specifically for the event and a silent auction for the game worn jerseys will take place for those attending the game. All proceeds from the event will support Centre I.C.E. and the cost of the event.

Remaining Tickets for the event can be purchased via fax and range from $20-$30. For more information on this event and the Red … Continue Reading

2013 Dallas Stars Prospect Tournament Roster

Dallas NewThe Dallas Stars have announced their 2013 roster for the NHL prospect tournament at Centre I.C.E. arena in Traverse City, MI. The team features the Stars first round draft picks from the past four years – Valerie Nichushkin /  Jason Dickinson (2013), Radek Faksa (2012), Jamie Oleksiak (2011), and Jack Campbell (2010) . Additionally, the Stars roster features seven of the nine players selected at the 2013 NHL entry draft in June. Also on the roster is Cody Payne who was one of the two prospects acquired from Boston for Jaromir Jagr at the … Continue Reading

NHL Prospects Tournament: The 500 Club

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David Legwand has played the most NHL games among prospect tournament alumni

A total of 27 NHL prospect alumni who have played in more the 500 NHL games since it’s inception. The NHL prospects tournament has produced 400 NHL alumni to date, but only 7 percent have broken the 500 game mark. Players likely to join the 500 club next season include David Backes (St. Louis – 494), Braydon Coburn (Atlanta – 493), Steve Eminger (Washington – 488), Valterri Filppula (Detroit – 483), Jim … Continue Reading

Centre I.C.E. Announces Fax Training Camp Ticket Sale

Centre ICE1The fax ticket sale for the remaining tickets to the 2013 Red Wings training camp tickets has been announced to begin at noon on August 9th, 2013. Tickets are available on a first come first serve basis. Tickets to the 2013 NHL prospects tournament can also be ordered during the fax sale or purchased on game day. The fax number for the sale is 1-800-915-4057 and the order form is available here.

For information on the schedules for the 2013 Red Wings training camp and NHL prospects tournament click … Continue Reading

2013 Minnesota Wild Prospect Tournament Roster

Minnesota_Wild_logo-smallThe Minnesota Wild have announced their 2013 roster for the NHL prospect tournament at Centre I.C.E. arena in Traverse City, MI. The team features  First round draft choices Mathew Dumba (2012) and Zack Phillips (2011) . Also on the roster are Harvard standout Marshall Everson and high scoring Raphael Bussieres. This year’s Tournament is scheduled from September 5 – 9 and will feature teams from Dallas, Detroit, Columbus, Buffalo, Carolina, Minnesota, New York, and St. Louis. For details on the tournament and ticket information please click … Continue Reading

NHL Prospect Tournament: St. Louis and Detroit Lead the way in NHL Player Development

Prospects tournament cup1The NHL prospect tournment has produced 400 NHL alumni from the 13 teams that have participated since its inception in 1998. The St. Louis Blues have produced the most NHL players using the tournament to develop a total of 56 skaters. As hosts, the Red Wings are the only team that has played in every tournament and they have also produced the second most NHL players. Detroit prospect tournament alumni have played in the most NHL games leading the 12 other teams by more than 3,000 games. Outlined below is a breakdown of the tournaments productive past … Continue Reading

August 2nd Appearance on the Vic McCarty Show

20111223-153119.jpgI appeared on the Vic McCarty Show on August 2, 2013.  We discussed How Jimmy Howard stacks up against other NHL goalies, Anthony Mantha, and the Red Wings roster crunch and possible forwards on the move.  To listen to the podcast click here.

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