Category: Red Wings
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Red Wings, Warrior surprise Ann Arbor Rockets disabled team with visit, new Warrior gear
The Red Wings welcomed the Ann Arbor Rockets disabled hockey team to the Belfor Training Center inside Little Caesars Arena on Thursday. The Rockets knew they were going down to Detroit to watch the Wings’ practice and skate on the Belfor ice, but what they didn’t know was that Warrior Hockey showed up with new…
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Christoffer Ehn assigned to Grand Rapids
By @MichaelCaples – The Red Wings have made the decision to send another youngster back to Grand Rapids. This time, it’s Christoffer Ehn. The 22-year-old forward – playing in his first season in North America – has appeared in nine games with the Red Wings this season, posting one point, a +2 rating, four penalty…
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Ilitch organization announces exploration of creating regional sports network
By @MichaelCaples – You may sometime soon be watching Red Wings games on a different channel. The Ilitch organization announced this morning that it is “exploring the creation of a new regional sports network.” The release says it would serve as the television, broadcast and distribution home for the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Red Wings…
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Filip Hronek assigned to Grand Rapids
By @MichaelCaples – The Red Wings have sent another young defenseman down to Grand Rapids. This time, it’s Filip Hronek. The 20-year-old blueliner will return to the Wings’ AHL affiliate after playing in six of Detroit’s games so far this season; he has recorded three points in the timeframe.
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Dylan Larkin joins Ted Lindsay Foundation as new spokesman, board member
By @MichaelCaples – No. 71 has joined forces with No. 7 in the fight against autism. The Ted Lindsay Foundation announced today that Dylan Larkin has joined the charitable organization as a board member and spokesperson. “It is my privilege to join Mr. Lindsay and his foundation to help fight autism,” Larkin said. “I…
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Red Wings win first game of the 2018-19 season
By @MichaelCaples – They couldn’t hold onto the lead at the end of the third period, but they still found a way. The Red Wings finally have a win in the 2018-19 NHL season. Gustav Nyquist scored the deciding goal with 1:16 remaining in overtime, as Detroit topped the Florida Panthers 4-3 Saturday night down…
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Red Wings assign Libor Sulak to Grand Rapids
By @MichaelCaples – The Red Wings announced another roster move today. A few hours after claiming Jacob de la Rose off waivers, Detroit assigned defenseman Libor Sulak to Grand Rapids. Sulak, 24, was one of the surprises in the Wings’ starting line-up for Opening Night after impressing in the preseason. He appeared in all…
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Report: Red Wings claim Jacob de la Rose off waivers
By @MichaelCaples – The Red Wings have apparently added a new forward. Today, Detroit claimed Jacob de la Rose off waivers from Montreal, per Elliotte Friedman of Hockey Night in Canada. DET claims de la Rose — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) October 17, 2018 The 23-year-old forward was the No. 34 overall pick in 2013.…
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Evgeny Svechnikov undergoes knee surgery; out five-six months
By @MichaelCaples – The Detroit Red Wings announced today that they will be without one of their top prospects for the foreseeable future. Evgeny Svechnikov has underwent knee surgery, and he will be out five-to-six months, per the team’s release. Svechnikov, 21, was the Wings’ first-round pick in 2015. He played in 14 games…
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PHOTOS: Griffins’ 2018-19 home opener features Zadina’s first goal, GR victory
The Grand Rapids Griffins hosted the team’s 2018-19 home opener Friday night at Van Andel Arena, and it was a good night for the hosts, as Grand Rapids recorded a 6-3 win over the Hershey Bears. Filip Zadina scored his first professional goal (and his second), while tallies from Matt Puempel, Carter Camper and Dominic…