RENOUF JOINS GRIFFINS

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Grand Rapids Griffins on Thursday signed defenseman Dan Renouf (re-NUFF) to an amateur tryout. The Detroit Red Wings have also signed Renouf to a two-year entry-level contract that will commence next season.

A native of Pickering, Ontario, Renouf spent the last three seasons competing for the Maine Black Bears (Hockey East), where he appeared in 111 games and tallied 38 points (10-28—38).

The 2015-16 campaign was the most productive for Renouf, as he lead the team’s defensemen in goals, assists, points (6-9—15) and shots (82). He notched a career high in goals (2) and points (2-1—3) during the Black Bears’ 3-2 win against Vermont on Nov. 20, 2015 and was named Hockey East’s defensive player of the week on Nov. 23.

Prior to his collegiate career, the 6-foot-3, 209-pound blueliner spent two seasons with the Youngstown Phantoms (USHL), accumulating 43 points (11-32—43) in 115 games. Renouf, 21, also played in two games for the Whitby Fury (OJHL) during the 2009-10 season.

Victorious in eight straight games, the Griffins will host the Manitoba Moose on both Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m.

Fans can secure their full-season, select-season or group ticket packages by calling (616) 774-4585 ext. 2. Single-game tickets for all home games are now available for purchase at all Star Tickets locations, including The Zone, online through griffinshockey.com, or by phone through Star Tickets at (800) 585-3737.