Hockey
Grand Rapids Is Scorching Through 20
Over 20 games the Grand Rapids Griffins have done something rare: a franchise-record start (18–1–0–1, 37 points) that sits as the third-best 20-game opening in the AHL’s 90-year history. It’s not flukey — it’s dominance: blistering offense, stingy defense when it matters, and a roster clicking in all three zones. Fans should be paying attention.
Read MoreGriffins Surge to Historic Pace — League‑Best in Nearly Everything
Through early December, the Griffins lead the league in nearly every major category — goals per game, points, win percentage, home wins and penalty kill — a scorching-hot start that commands attention.
Read MoreWisconsin Sweeps No. 1 Michigan State in Hard-Fought Series
The top-ranked Michigan State hockey team saw its nine-game winning streak end with a tough weekend against No. 7 Wisconsin, as the Badgers captured both games in a physical and closely contested series. Friday, Nov. 21: MSU jumped out to a strong start, with Daniel Russell setting up Porter Martone for an early goal at 8:00…
Read MoreGriffins Unbeaten in Regulation
Grand Rapids is rewriting the early-season script — through 12 games the Griffins remain the only North American pro team without a regulation loss, riding a franchise-best start that’s been equal parts offense, defense and goaltending.
Read MoreDetroit Is Back: Red Wings Rule the Ice, Pistons on Fire
Detroit Is Back: Red Wings Rule the Ice, Pistons on Fire. Both teams are rising at the same time, creating this wave of collective pride that hits every corner of the city.
Read MoreToledo Dominates Indy in Home Opener
The Toledo Walleye put on a show in front of their home crowd, scoring three short-handed goals on their way to a 6–2 win over the Indy Fuel in their 2025–26 home opener. Chad Hillebrand and Will Hillman each netted two goals, while goaltender Carter Gylander stopped 23 of 25 shots in a statement victory at the Huntington Center.
Read MoreThe Great Lakes State Is Great at Hockey Right Now
This week, not one — but three Michigan schools sit in the national top 5 in college hockey: Michigan State, Michigan, and Western Michigan. It’s a snapshot of how the state is reclaiming its place as a blue-blood in the sport — and the rest of the country is watching.
Read MoreWalleye Split Weekend Series in Bloomington
The Toledo Walleye split their weekend road series against the Bloomington Bison, falling 4–2 on Friday before storming back with a 6–2 victory on Saturday. Brandon Hawkins led the way in the rematch with a hat trick, including a penalty-shot goal, while the Walleye offense erupted for four goals in the third period.
Read MoreLarkin Sets Red Wings Record
Dylan Larkin added another milestone to his career this week, becoming the all-time leader in games played by a U.S.-born player in Red Wings history. His 740th game in the winged wheel officially put him at the top of the list. The Waterford native has spent his entire career in Detroit since debuting in 2015, steadily…
Read MoreMichigan State Climbs to No. 1 After Sweep of Boston University
After sweeping then-No. 1 Boston University on the road, Michigan State earned the top spot in the national polls, a sign that this Spartan squad is ready to be taken seriously as a title contender.
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