2016 World Cup of Hockey

Recap: Team USA vs. Team Finland

As we all start to crawl back from the various activities we used to pass the time during the offseason, be it career, family time, or the mistress of another sport (hi Tigers), I'd just like to say hello once again to all of you here and tell you how

Recap: Team Sweden vs. Team Europe

Tonight I went back to the Verizon Center to watch Team Europe battle against Team Sweden in what should have been Red Wings on Parade but has been downgraded to a Wings-stravaganza due to the loss of Niklas Kronwall and Henrik Zetterberg to injury. Injuries that are 100% not a

2016 World Cup of Hockey: Dylan Larkin named to Team North America

The talk of the town has been the highly-anticipated Team North America (or "young guns") team. The NHL has announced it's 16-man roster, and boy oh boy is it ever awesome. As expected, Red Wings rookie Dylan Larkin has been named to the team. Here is the roster in it's

2016 World Cup of Hockey: Tomas Tatar named to Team Europe

We have yet another Red Wing heading to the 2016 World Cup of Hockey tournament. Tomas Tatar has been named to Team Europe per NHL press release: G Frederik Andersen, Anaheim Ducks (Denmark) G Jaroslav Halak, New York Islanders (Slovakia) D Zdeno Chara, Boston Bruins (Slovakia) D Roman Josi, Nashville

2016 World Cup of Hockey: Henrik Zetterberg, Niklas Kronwall named to Team Sweden

Team Sweden has been announced, and unsurprisingly, Henrik Zetterberg and Niklas Kronwall have been named to the initial 16-man roster. From NHL press release: G Henrik Lundqvist, New York Rangers G Jacob Markstrom, Vancouver Canucks D Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Arizona Coyotes D Victor Hedman, Tampa Bay Lightning D Niklas Hjalmarsson, Chicago

2016 World Cup of Hockey: Justin Abdelkader named to Team USA

Team USA was the last of all teams to announce their roster. I certainly wasn't expecting any Red Wings players to make the cut, but I was wrong. Justin Abdelkader has been named to the preliminary roster. I guess Team USA really wants that sandpaper! Here's the rest of the

2016 World Cup of Hockey Jerseys: The good, the bad, and the ugly

Now that we've heard all about the initial rosters for each team participating in the 2016 World Cup of Hockey tournament, we're going to have a look at each jersey (courtesy of the NHL), and I'll give some quick thoughts on them! Team USA Red, white, and beautiful. These USA

2016 World Cup of Hockey: Pavel Datsyuk named to Team Russia

The NHL is announcing the initial World Cup of Hockey rosters today. You may have been around at the crack of dawn to see the unsurprising news, but Pavel Datsyuk has been named to Team Russia's roster: ICYMI: Team Russia named 16 players to its initial roster for the #WCH2016.

2016 World Cup of Hockey: Petr Mrazek named to Team Czech Republic

The NHL has announced the next initial roster, and it appears that goaltender Petr Mrazek has made Team Czech Republic: Full Czech roster: G Petr Mrazek, Detroit Red Wings G Michal Neuvirth, Philadelphia Flyers G Ondrej Pavelec, Winnipeg Jets D Radko Gudas, Philadelphia Flyers D Michal Kempny, Avangard Omsk (KHL)

2016 World Cup of Hockey

Welcome to Winging it in Motown's full stream coverage of the 2016 World Cup of Hockey!

World Cup of Hockey: Team Europe Stuns the World, Beats Sweden in Overtime

Yup, the World Cup of Hockey isn’t over because Team North America’s been eliminated. There’s still some hockey left to be played. Team Europe came into this game hoping to get another shot at beating Team Canada. The European squad was thoroughly beaten by Canada a few

How to watch Thursday’s World Cup of Hockey 2016 games: Team USA will probably lose again

If you missed yesterday’s game between Team Sweden and Team North America, I feel really bad for you. It went to three-on-three overtime and it was the most exciting five minutes of my life. It’s games like this the NHL wants to have on ESPN in front of

World Cup of Hockey: Team Sweden vs Team North America Recap

Team North America (1-1) and Team Sweden (2-0) finished up their group play schedules earlier today. The North Americans needed to win in regulation in order to clinch a semifinal berth whereas the Swedes only needed a single point today to clinch a spot in the semifinals and first place

How to watch Wednesday’s World Cup of Hockey 2016 games: Dylan Larkin, Team North America face big opponent in Team Sweden

Tonight, Team North America enters a must-win situation against one of the top teams in their crop. They will square up with Team Sweden, who is surely more of a challenging opposition than Team Russia, who just bested them on Monday night. Team Europe is already in the semi-final, so

Team Canada Dominates Team USA at the World Cup of Hockey: Recap

Team USA officially eliminated from Tournament

How to watch Tuesday’s World Cup of Hockey 2016 games: Justin Abdelkader in action tonight

Yesterday was a lot of fun for the World Cup of Hockey. Team Europe won a thrilling overtime decision against Team Czech Republic, and Team North America was dropped by Team Russia. Today is shaping up to be just as exciting, with Team Canada and Team USA going head-to-head. Here’

World Cup of Hockey 2016 Game Recap: North America 3 - Russia 4

Sergei Bobrovsky keeps Russian hopes alive with 42 save effort

World Cup of Hockey 2016 Game Recap: Petr Mrazek’s spectacular play can’t save Czechs, Europe wins in OT 3-2

Four Red Wings made appearances in today’s game between Team Czech Republic and Team Europe. Names include Tomas Tatar, Frans Nielsen, Thomas Vanek, and Petr Mrazek. Among all players, the one that stood out most was Mrazek. He was the backbone for the Czechs, who just couldn’t seem

World Cup of Hockey 2016 Game Recap: Team North America dominates Team Finland in 4-1 win

Speed and skill kills. Goodnight, Team Finland.

World Cup of Hockey: Team Russia vs Team Sweden Recap

They’re the favourites to make it out of Group B, but how did they stack up against each other?

World Cup of Hockey: Dylan Larkin to play on “All-American” line with Johnny Gaudreau and Jack Eichel

Dylan Larkin sat out one game during the World Cup of Hockey pre-tournament exhibition. When he drew into the lineup, he surged for two goals, and made an immediate impact as a third-line winger. Going into tonight’s match-up with Team Finland, Dylan Larkin will be playing on Team North

How to watch Monday’s World Cup of Hockey 2016 games: Six Red Wings players in action today

The Red Wings have a ton of players playing in the World Cup of Hockey today!

How to watch Sunday’s World Cup of Hockey 2016 games: Alexey Marchenko, Dylan Larkin in action today

The Red Wings have two players in action today!

World Cup of Hockey: Team Canada Blows Out Team Czech Republic

Team Czech Republic and Team Canada clashed on day one of the 2016 World Cup of Hockey.

World Cup of Hockey: Team Europe vs Team USA Recap

Team USA and Team Europe clashed on day one of the 2016 World Cup of Hockey.