Bearded Ice – June 11

MiHockey’s Stefan Kubus here on a dreary Monday.

Quick hits

The NCAA Ice Hockey Rules Committee will be examining a variety of topics, including the addition of three-quarter visors as opposed to the traditional cage. Michigan State University bench boss Tom Anastos was also named the new chair of the committee.

In case you missed it, defenseman Brad Stuart was traded from the Detroit Red Wings to the San Jose Sharks yesterday for a conditional 7th-round draft pick and forward Andrew Stewart.

Grand Ledge native Matt Greene is our Michi-gamer of the weekend. Click here to find out why.

Mike Henry has been named the new director of the Compuware youth hockey program.

Highlight reel

Tonight could be the final night of the 2011-12 NHL campaign, so enjoy a look at some of the best goals from this season. No shortage of beauties here.

Outside the Mitten

The New Jersey Devils have found life, and are attempting to become the first team to come back from a 3-0 Stanley Cup Final deficit and win since the 1942 Toronto Maple Leafs. Still ahead 3-2, the Kings need to close it out tonight or we could possibly witness an epic collapse in Game 7.

In the AHL, the Norfolk Admirals defeated the Toronto Marlies 6-1 on Sunday to sweep for their first Calder Cup. The Admirals – the Tampa Bay Lightning’s farm club – won a breathtaking 43 of their last 46 games, including a North American professional hockey record 28 straight to end the regular season, dating back to February.

Check it out

The Wall Street Journal has an…interesting…collection of Stanley Cup Final photos and kittens. Yes, kittens. You can’t help but click through the gallery.

Next up

The puck drops on Game 6 tonight between the Kings and Devils at the Staples Center at 8pm. Enjoy the game, and have a great day everybody!