Shaved Ice – Jan. 19

Hope you survived your commute if you had to drive somewhere this morning.

Quick hits

If you manage to stay awake for it, the Wings are taking on the Coyotes in Phoenix tonight. Puck drops at 9:00 p.m. EST. With two points separating the Wings, the Blackhawks, and the Blues, every game is crucial for the Central Division squads. And when you include the fact that the Predators are only six points out of the top spot in the division/conference, it makes one’s head spin while trying to keep up with the standings every night.

Highlight reel

Check out this goal from the Western Michigan Broncos. Wouldn’t be surprised in the slightest if this became a staple in power-play trickery for pro/college hockey. Genius, really.

Outside the Mitten

With his second shutout of the season, former Plymouth Whalers goaltender Michal Neuvirth is our Michi-gamer of the night.

Daniel Alfredsson and Zdeno Chara are your two NHL All-Star Game captains this year. They’ll be the players charged with the task of picking the rosters for the skills competition and the game.

Here’s the latest in the NHL trade rumor circuit.

Check it out

SI.com has an awesome photo gallery of prior NHL All-Star Game jerseys.

Next up

Tomorrow we’ll tell you how the Red Wings fared, and give your weekend plans.