WINGS RECALL EMMERTON

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday recalled center Cory Emmerton from the Grand Rapids Griffins.

Emmerton, 25, has appeared in 18 contests with the Griffins this season, registering 14 points (3-11—14), a plus-five rating and 10 penalty minutes. The St. Thomas, Ontario, native is on an active four-game point streak, tallying five points since Nov. 20. He also recorded a four-game point streak from Oct. 26-Nov.1. Emmerton has skated in 125 games with the Red Wings since the 2010-11 season, producing 20 points (12-8—20). Prior to this season’s stint with Grand Rapids, the 6-foot, 198-pound center made 217 appearances with the Griffins from 2006-11, recording 111 points (34-77-111) and 66 penalty minutes.

The Griffins (15-4-1-1) will battle the Rochester Americans in back-to-back tilts this weekend at Van Andel Arena, first at 7 p.m. on Friday and second at 8 p.m. on Saturday.

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.