Red Wings extend partnership deal with Griffins
Grand Rapids will keep its moniker as “Hockeytown West.” (WOOD TV8)
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Red Wings of Tomorrow: Victor Brattstrom
The best evidence of Victor Brattstrom’s potential is that he will be back in Grand Rapids for a second American Hockey League season. (Detroit Hockey Now)
Grand Rapids Griffins Should Be Improved in 2022-23
The Detroit Red Wings will be sending several key prospects to their American Hockey League affiliate over the next few seasons. (Detroit Hockey Now)
Red Wings of Tomorrow: Seth Barton
Injuries hindered Seth Barton’s time on the ice this season as well as a solid grading of where he stands in the system. (Detroit Hockey Now)
Grand Rapids Griffins open 72-game schedule on Oct. 14
The Grand Rapids Griffins will begin their 72-game schedule, in their 27th season, on Oct. 14 against the San Diego Gulls at Van Andel Arena (7 p.m.). (MLive)
Red Wings Re-Sign Chase Pearson For This Season
The Detroit Red Wings seem to believe in Chase Pearson’s NHL potential even if they haven’t given him much of an opportunity to show it in Detroit. (Detroit Hockey Now)
Red Wings sign Chase Pearson to one-year contract
Pearson (6-2, 190) appeared in three games with the Red Wings late last season (no points) in his NHL debut. He played 50 games for the Grand Rapids Griffins (seven goals, 11 assists). (MLive)
Red Wings of Tomorrow: Jonatan Berggren
Jonatan Berggren will have his work cut out for him during the 2022-23 NHL preseason in order to earn a spot on the Detroit Red Wings. (Detroit Hockey Now)
Griffins launch new business ticketing program
The Grand Rapids Griffins, West Michigan’s AHL affiliate of the Detroit Red Wings, announced Business Edge, a new season ticket membership program designed specifically for businesses. (Grand Rapids Business Journal)
Projecting Detroit Red Wings’ defense pairs, goaltending depth chart
Changes were in store after the Detroit Red Wings last season posted their worst team goals-against average (3.78) since 1989-90. (MLive)
Red Wings of Tomorrow: Kirill Tyutyayev
Kirill Tyutyayev missed 67 games with the Griffins because of a shoulder injury that required surgery. (Detroit Hockey Now)
Projecting Detroit Red Wings’ season-opening line combinations
The Detroit Red Wings, following Steve Yzerman’s free-agent signing spree, have a crowded roster, more NHL players than they can fit under the 23-man limit. (MLive)