Well-traveled Antti Tuomisto ready to begin trip towards Detroit Red Wings
The 22-year-old defenseman is earmarked to begin his North American professional career this fall with the Griffins. (Detroit Free Press)
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The 22-year-old defenseman is earmarked to begin his North American professional career this fall with the Griffins. (Detroit Free Press)
Tuomisto spent the 2022-23 campaign with TPS of the SM-Liiga, Finland's top professional league, and recorded 20 points (5-15-20) in 60 games. (DetroitRedWings.com)
The right-shot defenseman was drafted 35th overall, in the second round of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. Tuomisto, 22, played two seasons of college hockey at Denver, winning an NCAA championship. (The Detroit News)
Kapser and Cossa are preparing for what likely will be their first season with the Griffins. Danielson, selected ninth overall this year, is destined to return for his final junior season with Brandon (WHL). (MLive)
Recent first-round picks Nate Danielson (No. 9 overall, 2023), Marco Kasper (No. 8, 2022) and Sebastian Cossa (No. 15, 2021) are among those on the roster for the Sept. 14-17 event in Traverse City. (Detroit Free Press)
Elmer Soderblom played 21 games with the Red Wings and 20 with the Grand Rapids Griffins and he’s playing. Sebastian Cossa is expected to get plenty of playing time this season in Grand Rapids. (Detroit Hockey Now)
First-round trio of Cossa, Kasper and Danielson headline 24-man roster for four-team tournament. (DetroitRedWings.com)
Edvinsson played a major role for Grand Rapids in all situations as a 19-year-old, continuing the pro success he showed in the SHL. Edvinsson checks all the boxes. (The Athletic)
The first second rounder ever chosen by the Yzerman regime, Finnish defenseman Antti Tuomisto (32nd) will be making his North American pro debut with the Griffins this fall. (Detroit Hockey Now)
Four years after the Detroit Red Wings drafted him in the second round (35th overall), the 6-5, 205-pound right-shooting defenseman is poised to make his AHL debut with the Grand Rapids Griffins. (MLive)
On one hand, Edvinsson showed his potential in his brief trial with Detroit. On the other hand, Yzerman signed veteran defensemen Shayne Gostisbehere and Justin Holl. Detroit has six veteran defensemen. (Detroit hockey Now)
Almost everyone on the Griffins roster has something to prove this season. The Red Wings are looking forward to having a better read on Antti Tuomisto’s potential. (Detroit Hockey Now)
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