TARO HIROSE BACK IN GRAND RAPIDS
The Calgary, Alberta, native’s 47 points (14-33—47) this season place second on the roster.
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The Calgary, Alberta, native’s 47 points (14-33—47) this season place second on the roster.
Hirose has 20 points (4-16—20) in 54 NHL games throughout four seasons with Detroit.
Hirose has appeared in 12 games with Detroit this season and has logged one goal and three helpers.
The trade deadline has passed, and five weeks remain in the season. This is a good time for the Detroit Red Wings to take a closer look at some of their younger players. (MLive)
Veleno and Hirose made available for Griffins postseason roster. (DetroitRedWings.com)
Taro Hirose is a smart player and a good passer, and his skills translate particularly well on the power play. (MLive)
Hirose has brought value to Detroit's offense since being elevated from Grand Rapids, registering two assists and averaging 10:14 of ice time in two games. (DetroitRedWings.com)
As starts go, Taro Hirose couldn't have asked for a better one. Getting his first opportunity on this road trip since being recalled, Hirose had two assists in Tuesday's 7-5 loss in Edmonton. (The Detroit News)
Looking for an offensive boost after suffering a 3-0 shutout at Calgary, the Detroit Red Wings are inserting forward Taro Hirose for Tuesday’s game at Edmonton against the Oilers. (Detroit Hockey Now)
Along with Bertuzzi and Fabbri, Carter Rowney and Mitchell Stephens are unavailable. This gives Hirose and Smith a chance to grind it out for Detroit. (Detroit Hockey Now)
The Grand Rapids Griffins played host on Friday to one of the few teams this season that they can completely claim the advantage of in the Cleveland Monsters. (Field Pass Hockey)
Hirose’s 45 points (12-27—39) this season pace the Griffins and are tied for 18th in the AHL.
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