Shaved Ice – August 8

Quick hits

Team USA made a round of cuts at the 2012 USA Hockey National Junior Evaluation Camp, and there are still eight Michigan connections on the roster.

Longtime Detroit Red Wings PA announcer Budd Lynch celebrated his 95th birthday yesterday.

Yesterday, Detroit announced the signing of 19-year-old prospect Tomas Jurco to a three-year entry-level contract. Jurco was our “You Should Know” featured player in the August 2011 issue of MiHockeyMag.

Highlight reel

In light of his entry-level deal, enjoy some highlights of what Jurco does best: dazzle.

Outside the Mitten

The NHL and NHLPA continued with their meetings yesterday in hopes of reaching a new Collective Bargaining Agreement. The current CBA expires Sept. 15.

The Carolina Hurricanes have locked up 20-year-old budding sensation Jeff Skinner to a six-year extension worth $34.35 million.

Check it out

It appears Finnish NHL legend Jari Kurri might be the latest to join NHL ’13.

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Enjoy your Wednesday!