Shaved Ice – Sept. 4

September 4, 2013September 16, 2013 MiHockey Staff

Happy Wednesday, everyone.

We just posted an article about Trenton native Andy Greene – click here (or click on the picture below) to read about how the New Jersey Devils defenseman returns home each summer to help give back to his community.

greene group sized — Trenton native Andy Greene has been hosting a hockey camp in his hometown to raise money for various athletic programs each summer. (Photos courtesy of Linda Greene)

Stephen Weiss is skating with his Red Wings teammates at The Joe to get ready for training camp. The new Wing told the Macomb Daily that he’s not trying to replace Valtteri Filppula (though many would argue he is an upgrade), but rather bring his own game to the organization and help the team improve.

Daniel Alfredsson told the Red Wings’ official site that while he’s not used to being with an NHL club not called the Senators, his adjustment to Detroit will go a lot smoother because of many familiar faces. Alfredsson played with Patrick Eaves, and has competed internationally with many members of the Wings’ Swedish contingent.

Check out our article on the Bauer Days events coming to Michigan later this week.

The Plymouth Whalers played a preseason contest at Eddie Edgar Ice Arena in Livonia this weekend to raise money for a memorial the city is constructing. Click here, or click the photo below, to see our photo gallery from the OHL club’s return to action.

Whalers Spits ceremonial face-off 608 — The Plymouth Whalers and the Windsor Spitfires played a preseason contest at Eddie Edgar Ice Arena in Livonia to raise money for a new memorial built in one of the city's parks this Saturday. (Andrew Knapik/MiHockey)

Check out this look at the NHL ’14 “anniversary mode” style of play…can’t wait for the game to be released.

The Blackhawks have inked Niklas Hjalmarsson to a new five-year deal at $4.1 million per season.

TSN is projecting that Sidney Crosby will lead the league in scoring during the 2013-14 season.

The Denver Post is suggesting that the Avs should trade for East Lansing native Ryan Miller.

Corey Crawford signed a new six-year deal with the ‘Hawks…while he was spending his day with the Stanley Cup. Not bad, Corey. Not bad at all.

Buzzfeed gives their “16 Facts About People Who Don’t Know Anything About Hockey” – we’re sure the hockey people of Michigan will find a few laughs out of that one.

Teemu Selanne will return for one more season with the Anaheim Ducks.

NHL.com’s Corey Masisak gives his predictions for the U.S. Olympic roster right here. Here’s the breakdown for Michigan hockey fans: Ryan Miller and Jimmy Howard both make the goalie cuts; Ryan Kesler, Patrick Kane and Max Pacioretty are on the forwards list; Jack Johnson makes the defense. Do you agree with the choices?

We caught up with the majority of Michigan’s representatives at the U.S. Olympic camp last week, and we talked to Team USA management about the state of the game in Michigan. Click here, or click the image below, to hear from the best hockey players our state has produced the last few years.

See you later today.