Shaved Ice – November 8

One day from Friday.

The Griffins picked up a 4-2 win over Milwaukee yesterday in their annual matinee game – their first win on home ice for the 2012-13 season. With the win also came a Michi-gamer nod for Chad Billins, who picked up three helpers in the contest.

In our latest feature on the Plymouth Whalers, we check in on Austin Levi, who is back for another season due to the NHL lockout.

We also have an update on Wayne State’s new ACHA team, which can be read right here.

The Free Press reports that members of the Wings are feeling optimistic about where the lockout talks are headed. Let’s hope the guys are right.

Team USA picked up a point in a shootout loss to Switzerland last night – their second game of the Four Nations tournament at The Cube in Ann Arbor.

Here is Red Wings TV’s latest prospect feature, this time on former Notre Dame star Riley Sheahan.

TSN reports on the latest from the CBA talks right here – the two sides are in the midst of their third straight day of meetings.

Here’s a great feature on Joe Sakic by ESPN. Some people might not like him around here, but you have to admit…Sakic might have the best wrist shot the game’s ever seen.

Canada is considering passing a bill that will allow gambling on the outcome of sporting events – and the NHL is fighting it.

In case you missed it earlier this week, here’s the first edition of CCHA Now for the 2012-13 season.

See you all tomorrow – for some Friday fun.