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Monthly Archives: July 2012
2012 U.S. WJC Camp: What To Watch For in Lake Placid
Starting Saturday, 45 American players will begin the process of competing for spots on the 22-man roster for the 2013 IIHF World Junior Championship. The National Junior Evaluation Camp kicks off Aug. 4 in Lake Placid, N.Y., and has become … Continue reading
MacGyver: America’s Forgotten Hockey Hero
The early 1990s ushered in a new era for American hockey. Guys like Brian Leetch, Chris Chelios, Mike Modano and Tom Barrasso were staking America’s claim as a certified hockey nation with their play in the National Hockey League. As … Continue reading
Posted in U.S. National Teams, USA Hockey, Whimsy
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Finding a Light Amid Darkness, What We Learned From Jessica Redfield
Her name was Jessica Ghawi, but most hockey fans and bloggers knew her has Jessica Redfield. She was an aspiring sportscaster and appeared to have a very bright future in that field. Sadly, Jessica was among those killed in the … Continue reading
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UConn Hockey Team Stepping Up in More Ways Than One
The University of Connecticut hockey program grabbed headlines earlier in the summer when it was announced that the Huskies would be joining Hockey East in 2014-15. It will be a significant move for the program, going from relative anonymity in … Continue reading
A Beginner’s Guide to the CHL vs. NCAA Recruiting Battle
By now, especially if you read this blog, you’ve probably heard about the Kitchener Rangers v. The Michigan Daily lawsuit that appears to be on the brink of being heard in court. So you might be wondering why or how it matters … Continue reading
Posted in Junior Hockey, NCAA, NHL
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[UPDATED] Michigan Daily Officially Served Libel Notice, What’s Next?
The ongoing saga that is the Kitchener Rangers lawsuit against The Michigan Daily, student reporter Matt Slovin and his anonymous source took a more official turn today as the student paper and reporter were officially served with a libel notice today, … Continue reading
Posted in Junior Hockey, NCAA, NHL
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Michigan Daily Attorney: Kitchener Using Bully Tactics Against Student Paper, Reporter
In a radio interview with SN590 AM in Toronto, Herschel Fink, the attorney representing The Michigan Daily and student-reporter Matt Slovin revealed that the newspaper has yet to be served with anything by the Kitchener Rangers, which reportedly filed a lawsuit … Continue reading
Posted in Junior Hockey, NCAA
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Summer College Hockey Roundup: Hockey City Classic, Bjugstad Stays in School, UMess & More
Though the Kitchener v. Michigan Daily kerfuffle has consumed much of the blog of late, there has been plenty of other significant goings on in college hockey the last few weeks. From another announced outdoor game to a mess of … Continue reading
Posted in Junior Hockey, NCAA
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[UPDATED] Michigan Daily Issues Statement, Stands By Report as Lawsuit Looms
Thursday night, The Michigan Daily issued a statement in response to the Ontario Hockey League’s Kitchener Rangers lawsuit against the paper, student-reporter Matt Slovin and his anonymous source. The statement reads in full: On June 28 The Michigan Daily published an … Continue reading
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Kitchener’s Lawsuit Could Put Whole System on Trial
It’s been two days since the Kitchener Rangers filed suit against The Michigan Daily and student reporter Matt Slovin, and other details continue to trickle out regarding the legal proceedings. The Student Press Law Center recently reported on the latest, including the … Continue reading
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