Dylan Larkin’s candid comments on the boos he heard and the trust he still has to rebuild in the Red Wings’ locker room led Thursday on Mitten Hockey. PWHL Detroit also unveiled its first jerseys, and Western Michigan and Lake Superior State got their seasons underway.

Red Wings

Chris Ilitch says he shares Red Wings fans’ frustration after rocky start
Red Wings governor and CEO Chris Ilitch acknowledged fan frustration in a LinkedIn post after a winless opening weekend and “sell the team” chants, though many fans found the message short on specifics.

Larkin on boos and trust: Red Wings forward says actions will have to speak
Dylan Larkin said he understands the mixed reaction from fans and that winning back his teammates’ trust will come through actions, not words, while coach Todd McLellan said it is time to get back to hockey.

Lidstrom says Red Wings GM decision rests with ownership, expects bigger European role
Nicklas Lidstrom told Swedish outlet Expressen that naming a permanent general manager is up to ownership, that he expects interim GM Shawn Horcoff to be a candidate, and that he will oversee more of the club’s European work.

Red Wings prospect Max Plante to miss Minnesota Duluth’s weekend series with upper-body injury
Hobey Baker winner Max Plante will sit out Minnesota Duluth’s two games at Augustana this weekend, and coach Scott Sandelin gave no timeline for his return.

PWHL

PWHL Detroit unveils black-and-silver jerseys with nods to the Motor City and Hockeytown
Detroit’s first home and away jerseys use silver, white, and red accents that honor the auto industry, the 313 area code, and Hockeytown, while the team’s name and logo are still to come.

Minor Pro

Griffins open 30th-anniversary home slate Friday against Manitoba
Grand Rapids hosts the Manitoba Moose at Van Andel Arena on Friday to start a three-games-in-three-days weekend, just days after the franchise marked its 30th anniversary.

NCAA

Western Michigan opens its final season at Lawson Arena with Ferris State series
The eighth-ranked Broncos begin their last season at Lawson with a home-and-home against Ferris State, with Denver transfer Quentin Miller taking over in goal.

No. 3 Michigan State opens its season with in-state series against Northern Michigan
The Spartans host Northern Michigan at Munn Ice Arena on Friday and Sunday, with their post-Trey Augustine goaltending picture still taking shape.

Lake Superior State opens its regular season at Lindenwood with a rebuilt roster
The Lakers start the season in suburban St. Louis with new faces throughout the lineup, including freshman goaltender Charlie Tritt.

Western Michigan Game Recap: vs. Ferris State (Oct. 8) — Sykora nets first college goal in Lawson’s final opener
Freshman Nicholas Sykora found the net for the first time as Western Michigan opened its farewell season at Lawson against Ferris State; full recap inside.

Lake Superior State Game Recap: at Lindenwood (Oct. 8) — Savoie scores twice in season opener
Charles Savoie had a two-goal night as Lake Superior State opened its regular season at Lindenwood; full recap inside.

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