Fourteen Players Join Griffins
The Griffins will begin practices on Monday at 11 a.m. in preparation for next Friday’s season opener.
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The Griffins will begin practices on Monday at 11 a.m. in preparation for next Friday’s season opener.
With a goal in all three games in Traverse City, Elmer Soderblom showed the consistency that the Red Wings are hoping to see from him this season. (Detroit Hockey Now)
Speaking to the media after Detroit fell, 10-7, to Columbus, Red Wings prospects coach Dan Watson pointed out that tough losses can create valuable teaching moments. (DetroitRedWings.com)
Last season with Rogle BK, Wallinder compiled 26 points (7-19—26) in 50 regular-season games to go along with three points in nine postseason contests. (DetroitRedWings.com)
It was only one game, and what happens this season in Grand Rapids will say more about their long-potential, but the Wallinder and Tuomisto pairing played like a tandem that boasts long-term potential. (Detroit Hockey Now)
Red Wings prospects to watch include Carter Mazur, Elmer Soderblom and Amadeus Lombardi, all of whom hope to build on impressive 2022-23 seasons. (Detroit Hockey Now)
William Wallinder (who did not attend development camp) will be manning the blue line for Detroit, as he continues his acclimatization process to the North American game. (The Hockey News)
The expectation is — eventually — prospects Albert Johansson, William Wallinder and Antti Tuomisto, all of who are earmarked to start with the Griffins, will also push for minutes. (Detroit Free Press)
The jury remains out on Eemil Viro (drafted 70th overall). This will be an important season for Viro to show he is on the path to the NHL. Like Niederbach, Viro is a “maybe” as of now. (Detroit Hockey Now)
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. He’s a very strong skater for a massive defenseman. (The Athletic)
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)
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