Matt Luff Joins Red Wings

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Detroit Red Wings on Thursday recalled forward Matt Luff from the Grand Rapids Griffins.

Through his first five games with the Griffins, Luff has amassed seven points (3-4—7) and a plus-three rating. Not only does the Windsor, Ontario, native tie for the team lead in points but he is also tied for 12th in the AHL. Luff has seen action with Grand Rapids, Milwaukee and Ontario throughout seven AHL campaigns and has accumulated 127 points (52-75—127) and 110 penalty minutes in 174 appearances.

The Red Wings signed Luff to a one-year contract this offseason after being a part of the Nashville Predators’ organization a season ago. Luff will become the 194th Griffin to compete in the NHL if he sees game action. Throughout four seasons in the NHL, the 25-year-old has recorded 13 goals, 10 assists and 20 penalty minutes in 87 contests.

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Photo by Nicolas Carrillo/Griffins