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As it turned out, the Detroit Red Wings did technically send Jakub Vrana to the Grand Rapids Griffins on Wednesday. But they always intended to play him in tonight’s game against the New York Rangers. (Detroit Hockey Now)
Vrana has 22 goals in the 40 games he has played with the Wings since being acquired at the 2021 trade deadline. The Wings risked losing him for nothing by placing him on waivers. (Detroit Free Press)
Barton has played in 17 games with the Griffins this season and has eight penalty minutes and a minus-three rating.
Costumed characters from Great Lakes Garrison will be roaming the arena during Star Wars Night.
Jakub Vrana’s stay with the Detroit Red Wings was a brief one, but there’s also the chance that his departure from the team won’t be a long one. (Detroit Hockey Now)
The Red Wings reassigned Vrana to the Griffins, according to capfriendly.com. The Red Wings typically announce promotions and demotions from their AHL affiliate but there was no immediate confirmation of this move. (MLive)
The Griffins will host their first-ever Hispanic Heritage Night when Cleveland pays a visit this Saturday.
The Griffins will begin a five-game homestand this Friday against the Chicago Wolves.
Simon Edvinsson knows he wasn't good enough during training camp in September to make the Red Wings. In Edvinsson's estimation, it's simple. (The Detroit News)
Sawchuk comes to Grand Rapids from Mount Royal Univ., where he posted 49 points (20-29—49) in 27 games.
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