2021-22 in Review: Taro Hirose
Left wing Taro Hirose competed in his third season with Grand Rapids and totaled a career-high 53 points (15-38—53) in 59 games. He also added four points (1-3—4) in 15 outings at the NHL level with Detroit.
Regular Season Stat Line
59 GP, 15 goals, 38 assists, 53 points, -8 rating, 12 PIM with GRG
15 GP, 1 goal, 3 assists, 4 points, -5 rating, 4 PIM with DET
Contract Status
Resigned to a two-year contract by Detroit on May 21, 2022.
By the Numbers
53 – Set a new career-high with 53 points, which included a career-best 15 goals and 38 assists.
2 – Registered career highs with two power-play goals and one game-winner.
122 – Totaled 122 shots, which was 46 more than his previous high set in 2020-21.
14 – Amassed 14 multi-point outings, including two games with three points.
18 – Notched 18 helpers on the power play, which tied for 16th in the AHL.
100 – Collected his 100th point as a Griffin and in the AHL on March 6 at the Milwaukee Admirals.
Newsworthy
Taro Hirose remains in Red Wings organization with two-year deal - mlive.com
Weekend notebook: Hirose, Griffins making late push | TheAHL.com | The American Hockey League
Taro Hirose hopes his playmaking earns extended stay with Red Wings - mlive.com