Category: Red Wings
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Griffins sign Wolverine Lake native A.J. Jenks to professional tryout
By @MichaelCaples – The Griffins have made a short-term addition to their roster, and he’s a familiar name. The AHL club has signed A.J. Jenks to a professional tryout, it was announced today. Jenks, a Wolverine Lake native, has played in 33 games with the ECHL’s Toledo Walleye this year, recording 25 points and 32…
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UPDATE: Red Wings’ Jakub Kindl clears waivers
UPDATE (1:30 p.m. Sunday) – Jakub Kindl has cleared waivers, and he will now be expected to report to the Grand Rapids Griffins if there are no other line-up changes for the Wings. Per multiple reports, however, Detroit still needs to make another roster move to find cap space for Kyle Quincey’s return. Unless…
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Check out this song written for Dylan Larkin
This time last year, Dylan Larkin was progressing through his first year of college hockey. Now, he’s an NHL All Star and people are writing songs about him. Baby G – the man responsible for the popular “Throw Your Wings Up” song – is back with his latest Hockeytown-themed video, this time in honor…
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Griffins’ Alden Hirschfeld collapses on bench, in stable condition at local hospital
UPDATE (1:30 p.m.): Alden Hirschfeld has released a statement through the Griffins: “I’m feeling good. Obviously it was unfortunate what happened, but those are things that life brings and you’ve got to learn to deal with them. I’m super thankful for all the kind words and thoughts and prayers from the fans, and especially the…
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Video chronicles 8-year-old’s first Red Wings game
Check out this awesome video from Savvy Digital on YouTube that chronicles an 8-year-old boy named Austin experiencing his first Red Wings game. Remember your first trip to the heart of Hockeytown? This was pretty cool.
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DeKeyser, Abdelkader score for Red Wings in 2-1 victory at San Jose
By Tyler Barnes – Petr Mrazek made his fourth consecutive start Thursday night, and he carried the Red Wings to a 2-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks. Danny Dekeyser scored for the Wings, while Justin Abdelkader added the game-winning goal to start off Detroit’s Western Conference road swing with an important victory. With the…
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AHL All-Star rosters announced; eight Michigan names invited
By @MichaelCaples – The American Hockey League has announced its rosters for the upcoming AHL All-Star Classic, and eight players with Michigan ties have been invited to the event. Check out the list below, which features two members of the Grand Rapids Griffins and three Michigan natives. The 2016 Toyota AHL All-Star Classic takes place…
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NHL All-Star Game rosters announced; Larkin representing Red Wings
By @StefanKubus – You can add “NHL All-Star” to Dylan Larkin’s already-impressive resume. The NHL Hockey Operations Department released the official rosters for the 2016 NHL All-Star Game Wednesday morning, and the 19-year-old Larkin was the lone Red Wings representative included. With the fan vote having been completed to decide the captains for each of the four divisional teams,…
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Toledo Walleye, Red Wings’ ECHL affiliate, to wear Don Cherry-themed jerseys
By @MichaelCaples – When the Toledo Walleye hit the ice on Jan. 23, they will be paying tribute to “Grapes.” The Red Wings’ ECHL affiliate will wear special Don Cherry-themed jerseys in their game against the Utah Grizzlies. Check out these beauties below – the jerseys will be auctioned immediately following the game in a…
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Griffins captain Jeff Hoggan named to same role at AHL All-Star Classic
By @MichaelCaples – Grand Rapids Griffins captain Jeff Hoggan will be wearing the ‘C’ on a different sweater later this month. The leader of the Griffins will be one of the two captains for the 2016 Toyota All-Star Classic, held on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 in Syracuse, N.Y. Hoggan and Syracuse Crunch forward Mike…