Category: Pro
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Red Wings recall McIlrath from Grand Rapids, assign Daley to IR
By @StefanKubus – The Red Wings have announced a roster move on the back end. With Trevor Daley being placed on injured reserve retroactive to Nov. 2, the Red Wings have recalled Dylan McIlrath in his place. McIlrath, 27, has posted three helpers in ten games with the Griffins this year. He was a…
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Longtime Griffins video coach Bill LeRoy passes away
By @StefanKubus – A longtime key member of the Grand Rapids Griffins’ coaching staff has passed away. The team announced on Friday the passing of video coach Bill LeRoy in Winnipeg, Manitoba where the Griffins are currently gearing up to take on the Moose this weekend. LeRoy, born in 1963, served as the Griffins’…
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Red Wings announce details for sixth season of “Little Wings” program
By @MichaelCaples – The Detroit Red Wings announced today the details for the organization’s sixth season of the “Little Wings” program, designed to introduce new hockey players to the sport at a young age. Registration is now open for the “Little Wings” program, which welcomes children ages 5-8 to the game with six one-hour…
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Wings, Warrior surprise team headed to USA Sled Classic; Larkin, Filppula try sled hockey
By @MichaelCaples – DETROIT – There aren’t many ‘firsts’ left for Dylan Larkin when it comes to hockey, but he crossed one more off the list on Saturday. Larkin, along with Vatteri Filppula, tried sled hockey for the first time. “That was the first time,” Larkin said. “Really cool, really special experience. I’ve watched it…
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Red Wings assign Givani Smith, Evgeny Svechnikov to Grand Rapids
By @MichaelCaples – On Wednesday afternoon, the Red Wings announced that they have assigned Givani Smith back to the Grand Rapids Griffins. The news comes one day after the team assigned Evgeny Svechnikov to GR to make way for the return of Adam Erne from injured reserve. The Smith move comes as the Red…
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PHOTOS: Red Wings snap losing streak with victory over Oilers
The Red Wings’ losing streak is over, as Detroit posted a 3-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers Tuesday night at Little Caesars Arena. Dylan Larkin, Patrik Nemeth and Filip Hronek scored for the Wings to lead them to their first win in nine games, while Jimmy Howard stopped 31 of the 32 shots sent his…
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Red Wings recall Joe Hicketts, place Justin Abdelkader on IR
By @StefanKubus – The Red Wings made a trade Monday night, and have announced another roster move less than 24 hours later. Detroit has recalled defenseman Joe Hicketts from Grand Rapids and also placed forward Justin Abdelkader on injured reserve, retroactive to Oct. 23. Hicketts, 23, has been stellar for the Griffins this season,…
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Red Wings acquire Brendan Perlini from Chicago Blackhawks
By @StefanKubus – With the Detroit Red Wings currently on an eight-game skid and goals somewhat hard to come by, the Wings have added some depth up front. It was reported by TSN’s Pierre LeBruin and then confirmed by the team that Detroit, who ranks 27th overall in goals for, has acquired forward Brendan…
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PHOTOS: Red Wings host defending Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues
It was a game of emotional swings for the Red Wings, and when all was said and done, they were staring at their eighth straight loss. Detroit scored three goals in the third period to claim a 4-3 lead against the defending Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues, only for that lead to evaporate…
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PHOTOS: Sabres visit Red Wings
Jack Eichel and the Buffalo Sabres rolled through Little Caesars Arena Friday night, and they picked up a 3-0 win over the Red Wings during their visit. Jake McCabe and Sam Reinhart scored for the Sabres, while Linus Ullmark stopped all 41 shots sent his way. The game marked the NHL debut for Givani…