Why Detroit Red Wings dashed Evgeny Svechnikov's dream and demoted him
Evgeny Svechnikov had plans to celebrate his birthday with his mom and brother, and then realize a dream. (Detroit Free Press)
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Evgeny Svechnikov had plans to celebrate his birthday with his mom and brother, and then realize a dream. (Detroit Free Press)
The Griffins on Tuesday acquired forward Marcus Vela from the San Jose Barracuda in exchange for defenseman Marcus Crawford. Vela will report to the ECHL’s Toledo Walleye.
In the first entry of his bi-weekly blog series on NHL.com's German-language site, Moritz Seider discusses his early impressions of his first season in North America. (NHL.com/de)
The Detroit Red Wings sent Evgeny Svechnikov back to Grand Rapids on Tuesday, the second time the right wing has been returned to the AHL in the first month of the season. (MLive)
The Red Wings on Tuesday assigned forward Evgeny Svechnikov to the Griffins. Svechnikov has split this season between Detroit and Grand Rapids, appearing in four games with the Wings and three with the Griffins.
Grand Rapids will host the International Youth Sled Hockey Invitational this weekend, drawing elite teams including the Grand Rapids Sled Wings and the Youth Russian National All-Star Sled Hockey Team. (Mary Free Bed)
There's always been something special about defenseman Joe Hicketts. His love of the game, leadership ability and infectious personality tend to rub off on everyone around him, especially his teammates. (DetroitRedWings.com)
The Griffins have won three in a row and take on the division-leading Wild on Wednesday to finish off a four-game homestand before going north of the border to play the Moose on Saturday and Sunday.
The Red Wings have recalled defenseman Joe Hicketts from the Griffins. In his fourth-year pro, Hicketts leads all Griffins defensemen in points and assists in eight games.
Saturday's victory gives the Griffins a 5-2-0-1 record and marks the franchise’s best start since the 2008-2009 season. (WOOD TV8)
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