DETROIT, Mich – The Detroit Red Wings did the unpredictable when they traded the 29th pick overall in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft to the Tampa Bay Lightning, in exchange for Tampa Bays’ second round, 32nd overall, and an additional third … Continue reading
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Detroit goes for a center, Texas style
DETROIT – With the 29th pick in the first round of the NHL’s Entry Draft, which begins Friday night, one might assume that the Detroit Red Wings options for the first round are limited. Not so. There are a number … Continue reading
Blue Jackets swept aside
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Red Wings lost a 5-3 lead against the Columbus Blue Jackets during game four’s second period, possibly a result of being a little too comfortable or confident in their team’s lead in both the game and … Continue reading
Griffins lose lead in game and series
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich – The Grand Rapids Griffins held a 3-0 lead with only twelve minutes left in regulation and seemed to have the game won. However the Bulldogs caught up thanks to the assistance of their special teams – two goals … Continue reading
Red Wings outman Blue Jackets
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Blue Jackets fell victims yet again to the Detroit Red Wings and their stellar defense Tuesday night in a 4-1 victory in the first-ever playoff game held at Columbus’ home-ice Nationwide Arena. Tomas Holmstrom opened the … Continue reading
Hamilton returns favor, 5-4
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich – Monday night the Bulldogs and the Griffins skated into Grand Rapids for game three of their series. The Griffins were looking forward to putting one of the final nails in the Bulldogs’ 08-09 season coffin at … Continue reading