Saturday’s biggest story was Henrik Zetterberg criticizing the way Steve Yzerman’s time as Red Wings general manager ended, while new Simon Edvinsson trade talk pointed to Nashville. On the ice, the NTDP U17s played for gold in Oakville, four Michigan college teams wrapped up weekend series, and the Walleye finally played at home.

Red Wings

Henrik Zetterberg says Steve Yzerman’s exit from the Red Wings was handled wrong
The former captain told Sweden’s Expressen, “I thought it was wrong,” but declined to explain what he objected to or what happened behind the scenes.

Report: Elliotte Friedman believes the Predators remain very interested in Simon Edvinsson
Friedman said on Nashville radio that he believes the Predators are still very interested in the unsigned defenseman, who skated at their practice rink this week; the report is unconfirmed.

PWHL

Hilary Knight and Hannah Bilka score as PWHL Detroit’s Americans open Women’s Worlds against Switzerland
Detroit’s four Americans helped the defending champions open the tournament in Denmark, and Knight extended her world championship records for goals and points.

PWHL Detroit’s Nina Jobst-Smith scores twice for Germany at Women’s Worlds, sets up date with Detroit teammates
The Detroit defender led Germany against Austria and now faces Hilary Knight, Hannah Bilka, Jesse Compher, and Cayla Barnes when Germany meets the U.S. on Sunday.

Minor Pro

Griffins Game Recap: at IceHogs (Nov. 7) — Axel Sandin-Pellikka scores on a 5-on-3 in Rockford
Axel Sandin-Pellikka scored on a two-man advantage and Carter Gylander started in goal as the AHL-leading Griffins visited the BMO Center; full recap inside.

Walleye Game Recap: vs. Komets (Nov. 7) — Chris Terry scores his first ECHL goal on Opening Night
Chris Terry scored his first ECHL goal as Toledo hosted rival Fort Wayne in its home opener before a sellout crowd at the Huntington Center; full recap inside.

Walleye Game Recap: at K-Wings (Nov. 6) — Cooper Zech and Nick Nardecchia star in Kalamazoo
Cooper Zech and Nick Nardecchia both scored in the third period at Wings Event Center, where K-Wings goaltender Mitchell Weeks made a season-high 44 saves; full recap inside.

NCAA

Michigan State Game Recap: vs. Boston University (Nov. 7) — Joshua Ravensbergen back in the crease at Munn
Joshua Ravensbergen returned to the Michigan State net a night after being pulled, and Gavin O’Connell struck 32 seconds into the game at Munn Ice Arena; full recap inside.

Michigan State Series Wrap: vs. Boston University (Nov. 6-7) — Cayden Lindstrom and Gavin O’Connell lead the way at Munn
Cayden Lindstrom scored in both games of the No. 3 Spartans’ nonconference weekend with No. 13 BU, and Big Ten play opens next at Notre Dame.

Western Michigan Game Recap: at North Dakota (Nov. 7) — Adam Benák scores again in Grand Forks
Adam Benák scored for the second straight night as No. 5 Western Michigan finished its NCHC-opening series before 11,622 at Ralph Engelstad Arena; full recap inside.

Western Michigan Series Wrap: at North Dakota (Nov. 6-7) — Adam Benák scores in both games in Grand Forks
A look at the Broncos’ first NCHC weekend, from Benák’s fifth goal of the season to Quentin Miller’s 48 saves in the series.

Michigan Tech Game Recap: vs. Augustana (Nov. 7) — Lauri Raiman scores his first of the season at the MacInnes
Lauri Raiman scored his first goal of the season as No. 14 Michigan Tech and No. 8 Augustana met again in Houghton, with Owen Bartoszkiewicz facing 38 shots; full recap inside.

Michigan Tech Series Wrap: vs. Augustana (Nov. 6-7) — Owen Bartoszkiewicz and Max Koskipirtti in the spotlight
Owen Bartoszkiewicz made 60 saves over two nights, and Max Koskipirtti had a hand in both games, as the Huskies wrapped up their CCHA weekend with Augustana.

Northern Michigan Game Recap: vs. Minnesota State (Nov. 7) — Oliver Auyeung-Ashton makes 24 saves at the Berry
Oliver Auyeung-Ashton made 24 saves as Northern Michigan and Minnesota State finished their CCHA series at the Berry Events Center in Marquette; full recap inside.

Northern Michigan Series Wrap: vs. Minnesota State (Nov. 6-7) — Oliver Auyeung-Ashton makes 59 saves in his return
Auyeung-Ashton’s return to the crease, plus goals from Ian Engel and Branden Piku, headline the Wildcats’ weekend before an off week.

Lake Superior State Game Recap: vs. Maryville (Nov. 6) — Calem Mangone scores twice in the exhibition finale
Calem Mangone scored twice for the Lakers in the second of two exhibitions against Maryville, a program moving up from ACHA club hockey; full recap inside.

USHL

NTDP U17 Game Recap: vs. Czechia (Nov. 7) — Carter Morris scores twice in the World U17 Challenge gold-medal game in Oakville
Carter Morris scored twice and Mason Martin was back in goal as the Plymouth-based U17s met Czechia for the World U17 Hockey Challenge title; full recap inside.

Lumberjacks Game Recap: at Fighting Saints (Nov. 6) — Samuel Doyon-Cataquiz stops a penalty shot in Dubuque
Samuel Doyon-Cataquiz stopped a penalty shot as Muskegon returned from a long break to open a two-game set in Dubuque; full recap inside.

NTDP U17s face Czechia for World U17 Hockey Challenge gold Saturday night
Before the final, we looked at how Michigan natives Mason Martin of Byron Center and Ryan Teuscher of Petoskey led the U.S. past Canada White in the semifinals.

How the NTDP turns two U.S. teams into one development pipeline
Our explainer on how the Plymouth program splits one USHL spot between its U17 and U18 teams, and why its standings say little about its real goal.

OHL

Spirit Game Recap: vs. Otters (Nov. 7) — Dima Zhilkin scores twice at the Dow
Dima Zhilkin scored twice, and Nikita Klepov got his first goal of the season, as Saginaw hosted Erie at the Dow Event Center; full recap inside.

Firebirds Game Recap: vs. Steelheads (Nov. 7) — Rylan Fellinger’s first multi-goal OHL night
Rylan Fellinger had his first multi-goal game in the OHL as Flint hosted Brampton at the Dort Financial Center; full recap inside.

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