Feb 3, 2014; Detroit, MI, USA; Vancouver Canucks center Ryan Kesler (17) takes the puck up ice against Detroit Red Wings center Joakim Andersson (18) during the second period at Joe Louis Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 3, 2014; Detroit, MI, USA; Vancouver Canucks center Ryan Kesler (17) takes the puck up ice against Detroit Red Wings center Joakim Andersson (18) during the second period at Joe Louis Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

I don’t get to shoot hockey too often but I am always up for the challenge. So, when my editor asked me to cover a NHL game, I was glad to do so. This match up was the Detroit Red Wings as they hosted Vancouver Canucks at the Joe Louis Arena. Here are some of my images from the game. Enjoy!

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Jan 1, 2014; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; A general view in the first period during the 2014 Winter Classic hockey game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2014; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; A general view in the first period during the 2014 Winter Classic hockey game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

I was blessed to be able to spend New Years Eve and New Years Day covering the Winter Classic and the Alumni Showdown.

The Alumni game was held at Comerica Park in downtown Detroit.  While covering the Alumni game, my main goal was to capture the atmosphere and the surroundings with some action.   Below are some of the shots that I came up with.

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Sep 21, 2013; Detroit, MI, USA; A general view during the opening face off during the first period between the Detroit Red Wings and the Boston Bruins at Joe Louis Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 21, 2013; Detroit, MI, USA; A general view during the opening face off during the first period between the Detroit Red Wings and the Boston Bruins at Joe Louis Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

It is back, hockey is back in Hockeytown. Tonight I was blessed to be able to head down to the Joe Louis Arena as the Detroit Red Wings hosted the Boston Bruins in a preseason game. Here are some pictures from the game. Enjoy!

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March 10, 2013; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Red Wings defenseman Brendan Smith (2) dives for a loose puck in front of Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Sergei Bobrovsky (72) during the game at the Joe Louis Arena. Columbus won 3-2 in a shoot out. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
March 10, 2013; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Red Wings defenseman Brendan Smith (2) dives for a loose puck in front of Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Sergei Bobrovsky (72) during the game at the Joe Louis Arena. Columbus won 3-2 in a shoot out. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

This past weekend I was blessed to be able to shoot the Columbus Blue Jackets as they took on the Detroit Red Wings at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit.  For this game I wanted to set up an overhead remote, so I was sure to arrive extra early.  When setting up a remote there are a few essentials that I use.

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Nov 11, 2011; Detroit, MI, USA; The National Anthem is sung before the game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Edmonton Oilers at the Joe Louis Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-US PRESSWIRE
Nov 11, 2011; Detroit, MI, USA; The National Anthem is sung before the game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Edmonton Oilers at the Joe Louis Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-US PRESSWIRE

The last game the Red Wings lost at their home rink, the Joe Louis Arena,  was just days after Halloween on November 3rd, 2011.  Since that time they have been able to win all of their 20 home games.  Tomorrow they will be going for an all new record of winning 21 home games in a row.  Here are a few images from some of the victories since November 3rd.

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Dec 29, 2011; Detroit, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans goalie Drew Palmisano (29), defenseman Matt Crandell (17) and Michigan Tech Huskies center Milos Gordic (28) watch the puck fly throw the air during the second period at the Great Lakes Invitational held at the Joe Louis Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller
Dec 29, 2011; Detroit, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans goalie Drew Palmisano (29), defenseman Matt Crandell (17) and Michigan Tech Huskies center Milos Gordic (28) watch the puck fly throw the air during the second period at the Great Lakes Invitational held at the Joe Louis Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller

I had the opportunity to photograph the the Great Lakes Invitational for Michigan Tech University. It was cool to be able to do it because a few years ago I went as a fan.  When I was there as a fan I think I watched the photographers more than I did the games, but I learned a lot by watching them. For example, I never knew they used strobes up in the catwalk, which is kind of ironic because this was the first time I set up a remote in the catwalks. Tip: Don’t look down!

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Nov 25, 2011; Rochester, MI, USA; Utah Valley Wolverines guard Holton Hunsaker (12) shoots over Oakland Golden Grizzlies guard Reggie Hamilton (23) during the second half at the Athletics Center O'rena. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller
Nov 25, 2011; Rochester, MI, USA; Utah Valley Wolverines guard Holton Hunsaker (12) shoots over Oakland Golden Grizzlies guard Reggie Hamilton (23) during the second half at the Athletics Center O'rena. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller

This past week was a crazy one at that. Super busy but that is a good thing for sure. I started off on Black Friday shooting for Utah Valley University as they faced Oakland University. More of those pictures here. The last three games were for US Presswire. The 2nd game was the Nashville Predators at the Detroit Red Wings. More of those pictures here. The 3rd game I went to Eastern Michigan in Ypsilanti. EMU was hosting Michigan State University. More of those pictures here. And lastly I went back to Rochester, MI to photograph Tennessee at Oakland University. Turned out to be a great game! More of those pictures here. Also, be sure to click on “Read More” to see more!

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Nov 11, 2011; Detroit, MI, USA; Edmonton Oilers center Lennart Petrell (right) is taken down by Detroit Red Wings left wing Justin Abdelkader (left) fight during the second period at the Joe Louis Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-US PRESSWIRE
Nov 11, 2011; Detroit, MI, USA; Edmonton Oilers center Lennart Petrell (right) is taken down by Detroit Red Wings left wing Justin Abdelkader (left) during the second period at the Joe Louis Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-US PRESSWIRE

How could it be any better? Photography, Hockey, 11/11/11, Veterans Day! This was the case last Friday. I was able to photograph the Edmonton Oilers as they took on the Detroit Red Wings at the Joe Louis Arena in downtown Detroit. To add to the great day, Jimmy Howard had his third shutout of the season. Below are a few images from the game and be sure to check out more by clicking here.

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