Michael Caples

Hockey photographer/journalist and father of twins.

[Michael Caples @michaelcaples]

Let’s also never forget that he tried to scratch Chicago native Chris Chelios for an outdoor game in Chicago.

[Alex Micheletti @AlexMicheletti]

Let’s never forget that Mike Babcock healthy scratched Mike Modano so that he didn’t reach 1,500 NHL games played, finishing at 1,499. No need for him back in the league

[Michael Caples @michaelcaples]

@chrismpeters @scottcwheeler @coreypronman Rest up buddy. 👊

[Scott Wheeler @scottcwheeler]

How Chase Reid turned himself into the #2026NHLDraft’s No. 1 D prospect.

My feature on his incredible journey, with insight from the Soo, Victory Honda, Michigan State, his longtime skating coach and more. 🎁 Free to read:
https://t.co/JkbQ5Qwz9B

[Michael Caples @michaelcaples]

So awesome. Warrior on the ice, awesome guy off of it. Thrilled to see him get the recognition he deserves for being one of the game’s best.

[NHL @NHL]

Zach Werenski thought this was just a regular family BBQ, but he was in for quite a surprise! 🎉

His whole family was on hand to celebrate the first James Norris Memorial Trophy of his career! #NHLAwards

[Michael Caples @michaelcaples]

@cotsonika Well done, Nick. This was awesome.

[O’Shea Jackson Jr @OsheaJacksonJr]

I saw it. Now you have to see it. His name is Samuel. And he…is a king.

[Michael Caples @michaelcaples]

@owenbenj CallCall Call Me Junior.

[Michael Caples @michaelcaples]

Just your latest “this guy is phenomenal” moment.

[New York Islanders @NYIslanders]

Schaef won the Calder then brought it to @NorthwellHealth’s @Cohen_Childrens Hospital to share this special moment with kids 💙🧡

[Ben Goggin @BenjaminGoggin]

NEW: ChatGPT advised the FSU shooter that a mass shooting would get more attention from media if it involved several children, according to a new lawsuit against OpenAI
https://t.co/RaEaiEVj5D

[Michael Caples @michaelcaples]

@TPS_Guy Thanks for clearing that one up! 😂

[Michael Caples @michaelcaples]

Imagine not drafting Quinn Hughes after having him in your backyard for his draft season. Too.

[Greg Wyshynski @wyshynski]

Imagine not trading for Quinn Hughes

[Michael Caples @michaelcaples]

@chrismpeters Both teams struggling to deal with the disappointment of you not being there, clearly.

[Michael Caples @michaelcaples]

GWG for the @MSU_Hockey guy.

[NHL @NHL]

WHAT A SHOT 🎯

PORTER MARTONE RIPS ONE HOME IN HIS FIRST EVER GAME IN THE #STANLEYCUP PLAYOFFS!

🇺🇸: @espn
🇨🇦: @Sportsnet & @TVASports

[Michael Caples @michaelcaples]

“Nobody is happy because we want the impossible.”

[Brian McCormick @brianmccormick]

This may be the best (most important 🤷‍♂️) paragraph I have written in 25 years.

[Michael Caples @michaelcaples]

👏👏👏

[Detroit Red Wings @DetroitRedWings]

After 40 seasons in the radio booth, 31 with @KenKalDRW, tonight will be Paul Woods' final call.

For the passion, dedication and many, many memories - we thank you, Woody! ❤️📻

[Owen Murray @permurr02]

There is a massively untouched market in college hockey. Outsiders don’t get to see how much fun the players have and how much personality is in each locker room. There absolutely needs to be a TV deal, this is a gold mine waiting to be exposed to the world.

[Michael Caples @michaelcaples]

@Kitkat_1216 Love this! Here are a few from Munn Ice Arena, home of @MSU_Hockey.

[Kevin Gehl @GehlTales]

This echoes everything Martone told us at Worcester Regional. Said when he arrived @MSU_Hockey he could barely make it through first practice but his conditioning improved so quickly working with Brad Fast and Will Morlock. #Flyers have a humble superstar who’s ready to WORK.

[Minnesota Wild @mnwild]

Today we remember our good friend Jessi ❤️

[Michael Russo @RussoHockey]

There are no words to express how heartbroken we all are.

Jessi Pierce (Hinrichs) was the most vibrant person - the life of the party, always with a smile on her face, always bringing a passion to every article and podcast and interview she did. Jessi simply loved covering the Wild and hockey throughout Minnesota and had a way of brightening everyone’s day with her upbeat, bubbly personality. I have literally NEVER met anybody that had a way of being EVERYBODY’s friend.

More than anything, she absolutely loved Hudson, Cayden and Avery and was the greatest mother who did everything she could to bring joy to her sweetest kids. Even at Friday’s practice in her beloved Iowa State sweatshirt, she was so excited to take them to the seasonal opening of Cup and Cone in WBL. Seeing those precious pics yesterday, she provided them with another incredibly fun and loving day.

My heart breaks for Mike for the loss of his wife and children and Jessi’s family, friends and colleagues for this unimaginable loss. This hockey community lost a wonderful, energetic and one of a kind voice and story teller and Grade A person.

Life can be unbearably unfair sometimes, and it’s impossible to make sense of this tragedy.

Please keep Jessi and her beautiful kids in your thoughts and prayers. I wish Mike all the peace and support and happiness in the world.

A lot of tears were shed at the arena yesterday. We, in the Wild media and inside the Wild, will miss seeing Jessi everyday, laughing with her everyday. The press box and press room won’t be the same without her. It’ll be a lot quieter, a lot less funny. But her passion and joy for covering this hockey team and sport will remain.

Sorry for the length of this, but as Jessi knew better than most as my original Athletic “backup” and somebody who always gave me Minnesota Hockey Journal deadline extensions, as she used to joke, I’m incapable of writing tight.

Especially about her.

RIP Jessi, Hudson, Cayden and Avery. 🙏💔