Michigan names Naurato interim coach after Pearson exit

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — The University of Michigan promoted Brandon Naurato to interim hockey coach for one season on Sunday, two days after cutting ties with coach Mel Pearson following an investigation into the men's program. "We are fortunate to have someone of Brandon Naurato's caliber to lead our

Red Wings aim for relevancy with moves in NHL free agency

Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman just kick-started the franchise's rebuild. Yzerman made some relatively bold moves when free agency opened Wednesday, generating a jolt of excitement for the once-proud franchise that it has not had since the former team captain was hired three-plus years ago. The Hockey Hall

Former Red Wings coach Blashill joins Lightning as assistant

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Former Detroit Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill is joining the Tampa Bay Lightning as an assistant. Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois announced the move Tuesday, selecting Blashill to replace Derek Lalonde on coach Jon Cooper's staff. Lalonde was hired to replace Blashill in Detroit. Blashill, 48,

Goalie carousel continues as Red Wings acquire Ville Husso

MONTREAL (AP) — The goalie carousel continued spinning Friday even before the second day of the NHL draft began, with two more on the move amid a flurry of trades and signings. The St. Louis Blues traded the free agent rights to Ville Husso to the Detroit Red Wings, who

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