By Jim den Hollander Midwest Hockey Editor Despite a valiant seven-game effort, the Detroit Red Wings’ season wrapped up at the end of the opening round of the NHL postseason. A month later, Head Coach Mike Babcock ended a season long media hyped process when he ended his 10-year association with the Wings and moved
By Jim den Hollander Midwest Hockey Editor The Grand Rapids Griffins found its back squarely against the wall just 24 hours into the 2014-15 American Hockey League post season. That was on April 26 as the Griffins found itself quickly down 2-0 in its Best of Five West Conference Quarterfinal against the Toronto Marlies. The Griffins
By Jim den Hollander Editor Midwest Hockey The new American Hockey League Alignment makes for some better geographical rivals for all of the Midwest teams. But more than that, it just makes sense for everyone involved. Winners Iowa Stars — While overall travel changes may be negligible, it’s just good to see the Stars among
The six Midwest-based American hockey League teams all saw action on the weekend (March 13-15, 2015) including the Lake Erie Monsters who had mixed results in the Lone Star State. Lake Erie Friday — Monsters 4 at Rampage 0 A 30-save effort for Calvin Pickard helped the Monsters to a 4-0 win at San Antonio’s
The American Hockey League announced a couple of team moves Thursday (March 12) and while Midwest based teams are not directly affected, there is no doubt it will change the landscape of at least the Central Division next season. The Hamilton Bulldogs franchise has been the home for the Montreal Canadiens for several years. Thursday
Here is a quick look at which Midwest pro teams were in action on Thursday night (March 12). NHL Columbus Blue Jackets 3 Detroit Red Wings 1 The Detroit Red Wings were happy to move from the West Conference to the East last year, but probably not nearly as happy when it was discovered the Columbus Blue
