HAYDEN VERBEEK RETURNS TO GRIFFINS

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Grand Rapids Griffins on Wednesday recalled left wing Hayden Verbeek from the Toledo Walleye (ECHL).

Verbeek had been featured on Toledo’s roster from March 17-26 and competed in six games. With the Walleye, Verbeek registered four points (2-2—4), two penalty minutes and a plus-two rating. The 24-year-old has been plagued with injuries this season and has three points (2-1—3) in just 17 outings with the Griffins. Verbeek has played in just two contests with Grand Rapids since Nov. 28. The Kingston, Ontario, native had a positive start to the year with three points (2-1—3) in the opening six games before suffering an injury. Verbeek has logged 86 games in the AHL, totaling 15 points (7-8—15), 25 penalty minutes and a plus-four rating. He has also spent time in the ECHL throughout his career, as he has amassed 26 points (7-19—26) in 31 contests.

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