What Steve Yzerman told Ben Simon before he coached Detroit Red Wings
Steve Yzerman’s first bit of advice to Ben Simon was sensible. His second was to savor everything. (Detroit Free Press)
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Steve Yzerman’s first bit of advice to Ben Simon was sensible. His second was to savor everything. (Detroit Free Press)
Whether or not Simon, 43, realizes his dream to coach in the NHL one day, he will always remember this experience. (MLive)
When Ben Simon received the call from Red Wings' general manager Steve Yzerman, there were a lot of different emotions racing through him. (Detroit News)
On Saturday, December 18th, 2021, Simon added NHL Head Coach to his resume. Yet again, another case of right place, right time led to his callup to the Detroit Red Wings. (Full Press Hockey)
The left winger has seen action in seven games with Grand Rapids this season.
All tickets for the scheduled Saturday, Dec. 18 game will be valid for Jan. 24, while tickets for Sunday, Dec. 19 will be good for Feb. 2.
Barber and Hirose each made their NHL season debut on Dec. 18 while Criscuolo picked up his first NHL assist.
The holiday break has arrived early for the Red Wings, as the league postponed Detroit’s games through Christmas after the team added nine players and three coaches to the COVID-19 protocol in recent days. (The Athletic)
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)
Renouf appeared in three games with the Red Wings during his second stint with the team this season.
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