Shaved Ice – August 20

MiHockey’s Stefan Kubus here with you on a Monday afternoon…in East Lansing.

Quick hits

Despite the ongoing CBA negotiations between the NHL and NHLPA, the AHL season will commence either way, and the Grand Rapids Griffins released their 2012-13 season schedule on Friday.

Detroit Red Wings tickets for the 2012-13 preseason went on sale this morning.

Highlight reel

Livonia native, former MSU Spartan, and current Boston Bruin Torey Krug was featured on the Bruins’ feature, “BearTracks.”

Outside the Mitten

Should the 2012-13 NHL season be forced to lock out, Columbus is a franchise that could especially suffer.

Offensive defenseman Lubomir Visnovsky was in a motor circuit race accident in his native Slovakia on Saturday, but fortunately came away unharmed.

Longtime NHL veteran Alexei Kovalev is reportedly looking to make a return to the NHL this season.

Check it out

If you’re a fan of Stephen King or just like wickedly-awesome goalie masks, check out the mask of Dallas Stars goaltender Richard Bachman, which features the best of both of those worlds.

Next up

Have a great Monday, and look for our coverage from the MSU pro camp coming soon!