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Jordan Hoy

Growing up in London Ontario I only had 2 choices: Wings or Leafs. Fortunately, with a little strong arming from my Dad I made the right choice and have been a Wing Nut ever since. My loyalty has never wavered through the good times and bad... even after enduring plenty of ridicule at school because of Borschevsky's goal in '93. My favorite time of year is early spring when playoff hockey begins, playoff beards are sprouted, and the dream of Detroit hoisting Lord Stanley's Cup presents itself one more time.

Adam Oates-A Good Fit For Wings’ Vacant Coaching Gig

Jordan Hoy | July 29, 2014

Last time I checked former Washington Capitals head coach Adam Oates is currently unemployed. Meanwhile, in Detroit, Mike Babcock still has one assistant coach vacancy left to fill. Is there…

Joe Louis Arena: What Will I Miss Most?

Jordan Hoy | July 22, 2014

This weeks announcement of the Detroit Red Wings’ plans to move to a new home in 2017 got me reflecting about what I will miss most about Joe Louis Arena. Since attending my first game…

Determining Ken Holland’s Primary Draft Day Duties

Jordan Hoy | June 25, 2014

Let’s hope Mrs. Holland has her husband’s Coleman well stocked cause he won’t be home for lunch this weekend. Yes, Uncle Kenny’s got work to do… especially if he wants to turn…

Is Mike Babcock Looking For The Trap Door?

Jordan Hoy | June 20, 2014

On Thursday Detroit Red Wings’ associate coach Bill Peters bolted for the Carolina Hurricanes. Now, the focus will shift to the long-term future of Detroit’s head coach. At the moment things aren’t looking…

Could Tyler Bertuzzi Be Brad Marchand’s Stunt Double?

Jordan Hoy | May 26, 2014

#489077853 / gettyimages.com Call Tyler Bertuzzi any adjective you like: rat, instigator, pest, s!*t disturber, or just an old fashioned pain in the ass. However, don’t be shocked when the Detroit Red Wings second-round…

UFA Dan Boyle Could Plug Hole On Wings’ Leaky Blueline

Jordan Hoy | May 13, 2014

If you listen closely you can already hear the naysayers chirping that Dan Boyle is washed up and not a good fit for the Detroit Red Wings. Yet, in spite of his age…

It’s Time To Trade Jakub Kindl

Jordan Hoy | May 5, 2014

#484425593 / gettyimages.com In 2005, the Detroit Red Wings selected Jakub Kindl with the 19th overall pick in the NHL Entry Draft. It was the highest the Wings’ had selected…

Babcock To Jimmy Howard: Give Us Good Goaltending

Jordan Hoy | April 16, 2014

Since taking over the Detroit net in 2009, Jimmy Howard and the Detroit Red Wings have been eliminated in round one three out of the last four seasons. Coincidence? Maybe…

Playoff Beards – Which Red Wings’ Have Best Post-Season Facial Hair?

Jordan Hoy | April 7, 2014

The Detroit Red Wings have a rich history of growing some of the most manly playoff beards the National Hockey League has ever seen. From Mickey Redmond‘s old school mutton…

Daniel Alfredsson Made Correct Decision To Join Wings

Jordan Hoy | April 5, 2014

A Tale Of Two Teams Sorry Ottawa fans… but Daniel Alfredsson‘s decision to leave the nation’s capital for the motor city was the right call. Yet, it was a move that…

3 Reasons Why the Red Wings Should Pursue Christian Folin

Jordan Hoy | March 29, 2014

One-year-ago the Detroit Red Wings hit the NCAA jackpot by signing Danny DeKeyser. The former Western Michigan Bronco defender has proven to be one of Ken Holland’s best free agent…

Detroit’s Riley Sheahan Maturing Before Our Eyes

Jordan Hoy | March 22, 2014

Drunk Driving Arrest Two Halloween’s ago a boozed up Riley Sheahan was stumbling and bumbling around Grand Rapids. The 20-year-old was pulled over wearing a purple teletubby costume driving his…

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