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An undermanned Griffins squad scored four unanswered goals in the second frame to defeat Milwaukee, 4-2.
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An undermanned Griffins squad scored four unanswered goals in the second frame to defeat Milwaukee, 4-2.
Barber and Hirose each made their NHL season debut on Dec. 18 while Criscuolo picked up his first NHL assist.
The Red Wings were supposed practice Sunday, prepare for rematch against an exciting Colorado Avalanche team Monday, then get ready for one more game before the NHL's holiday break. (Detroit News)
The Red Wings' head coach and an assistant coach were both absent due to COVID-19, with AHL Grand Rapids head coach Ben Simon and assistant Todd Krygier filling in. (The Athletic)
Grand Rapids Griffins coach Ben Simon ran the bench during Saturday’s game. The coach of Detroit’s AHL farm club got the win in his first NHL game. (Detroit Hockey Now)
Detroit Red Wings fans entered Little Caesars Saturday night wondering what their team, reshuffled by COVID-19 protocol roster and coaching subtractions in the morning, would look and play like. (Detroit News)
Ben Simon was summoned from Grand Rapids to serve as acting head coach after Blashill was among the growing numbers of Wings who were placed in protocol. (Detroit Free Press)
The Red Wings are bringing Grand Rapids Griffins head coach Ben Simon and assistant coach Todd Krygier in for the game against the Devils at Little Caesars Arena. (MLive)
Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman had to make moves behind his bench and on the ice prior to the 8 p.m. Saturday game with the New Jersey Devils at Little Caesars Arena. (Detroit News)
Criscuolo will join the Red Wings for the third time this season, as Hirose returns to Detroit for the first time since Feb. 3, 2021.
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