GRIFFINS OPEN CAMP IN DETROIT ON MONDAY

The Griffins will begin their training camp on Monday at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit in further preparation for the 2016-17 season.

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HELMER AND RICHARDS TO ENTER HALLS OF FAME

Former Griffins defensemen Bryan Helmer (2004-06) and Travis Richards (1996-2006) have been selected for induction into separate halls of fame in recognition of their career accomplishments.

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SPROUL RE-SIGNED

The Detroit Red Wings on Friday re-signed defenseman Ryan Sproul to a two-year contract. Sproul turned in a career year during the 2015-16 season with the Griffins.

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SEEING CLEARY

The Griffins on Friday signed veteran forward Daniel Cleary to a one-year contract. During his first season with the Griffins in 2015-16 and first in the American Hockey League since 1999-00, Cleary played in 35 games for Grand Rapids and contributed 15 points (3-12—15).

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HEADING UP TO TRAVERSE

Thirty-three players with Griffins playing experience will be among the 62 Detroit Red Wings stars, prospects and invitees who will take to the ice this Friday, Sept. 23 for the start of Red Wings training camp at Centre ICE Arena in Traverse City, Mich.

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Fresh start

DETROIT — Teemu Pulkkinen is looking for a fresh start as this year's training camp begins. Pulkkinen underwent left shoulder surgery on June 6, the second time he has had surgery on that shoulder. He also had a procedure on his left shoulder i...

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Goin' to the 'Ship

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. – A true sign of character is responding to adversity when your back is against the wall. The Red Wings prospects did that Monday night, bouncing back after a deflating 5-0 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks, to defeat the St. Lo...

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Camp in question

DETROIT — Niklas Kronwall called himself "iffy" for training camp. The Red Wings originally didn't expect Kronwall to be at camp at all because of the World Cup but the veteran defenseman withdrew from Team Sweden because of lingering knee issu...

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Horcoff Introduced as Director of Player Development

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. – Shawn Horcoff has dedicated his life to the game of hockey as an NHL player for 15 seasons. But now, Horcoff’s focus has changed as he shifts into the Detroit Red Wings’ front office. Just before the Red Wings’ first game i...

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By The Numbers: Henrik Zetterberg

By The Numbers highlighted the Red Wings on-ice accomplishments during the 2015-16 season. Each week during the off-season, By The Numbers profiled a different player on the team, focusing on their statistical highs. In this final week we focus on...

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Red Wings Prospects Start Red Hot

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. – The Red Wings got off to a blazing start in the 2016 NHL Prospect Tournament, scoring two goals in the first 69 seconds and defeating the two-time defending tournament champion Columbus Blue Jackets 6-4 on Friday night at Ce...

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Red Wings Prospects Take Over Traverse City

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. – In seven days, the Detroit Red Wings begin training camp in preparation of the Farewell Season at Joe Louis Arena. But before the Red Wings hit the ice, aspiring Wings players get the action started Friday in Traverse City ...

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17th Annual Toast of Hockeytown tickets now on sale

DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings Foundation today announced that tickets to the 17th Annual Toast of Hockeytown are now on sale. The exclusive event is set for Wednesday, Nov. 16 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. on the covered ice at Joe Louis Arena. Only 550...

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Mantha's mission

DETROIT — Anthony Mantha got a little taste of the NHL last season and now he’s a man on a mission. “Obviously the main goal is to make the team,” Mantha said after an informal skate at Joe Louis Arena. “We can’t lie about it. Every single play...

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Not feeling hip

DETROIT — Hockey is a tough, physical game that can take its toll on a player. Although Red Wings defenseman Jonathan Ericsson tied his career high in points the last two seasons with 15 points in each campaign, it’s been a struggle. “I’ve h...

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GRIFFINS ANNOUNCE 2016-17 PROMOTIONAL SCHEDULE

The Griffins on Tuesday released their 2016-17 promotional schedule, featuring a number of giveaways and the return of many popular season-long promotions.

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Happy Helm

DETROIT — It was a stressful week for Darren Helm that had a positive ending. Helm, 29, was an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season but ended up re-signing with the Red Wings for five more years. “It was a pretty crazy week,” Hel...

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Tomas Tatar: My hometown

Tomas Tatar has scored at least 20 goals for the Detroit Red Wings the past two seasons and won a silver medal with his native Slovakia at the 2012 IIHF World Championship. He's now looking to bring his 'A' game to Team Europe at the World Cup ...

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Z: I'll be ready for season

DETROIT — While he might not be ready for camp, Red Wings captain Henrik Zetterberg expects to be ready for the start of the season. Zetterberg did not skate with the large group of teammates at Joe Louis Arena Monday as he is still recovering ...

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Hockeytown 5K Kicks Off Farewell Season at The Joe

DETROIT – It was a game day atmosphere Saturday morning at Joe Louis Arena as chants of “Let’s Go Red Wings” permeated through the streets and a sea of red engulfed the iconic downtown arena. But Saturday’s raucous crowd wasn’t at The Joe for a...

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By The Numbers: Alexey Marchenko

By The Numbers will highlight the Red Wings on-ice accomplishments in the 2015-16 season. Each week during the off-season, By The Numbers will profile a different player on the team, focusing on their statistical highs. This week we focus on defen...

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Red Wings Kick Off 2016-17 School Assembly Program

BIRMINGHAM, Mich – The Farewell Season at Joe Louis Arena is just over a month away, and Red Wings forward Darren Helm is chomping at the bit to return to NHL action. But Wednesday afternoon, Helm took a break from offseason preparation to join t...

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Hronek's journey

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Filip Hronek is doing everything he can to set himself up for success. The Red Wings took Hronek in the second round of this year’s NHL Entry Draft, 53rd overall. The defenseman from the Czech Republic came to developm...

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Open competition for Team Czech Republic goalies

PRAGUE -- The decision on which goalie starts for Team Czech Republic at the World Cup of Hockey 2016 will be between Petr Mrazek and Michal Neuvirth. "The tournament is short and there is no time to let all three goalies play," coach Josef Jan...

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Dylan Larkin not feeling pressure of World Cup

Detroit Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin can't wait to play with many of the best players age 23 and younger from the United States and Canada for Team North America at the World Cup of Hockey 2016. He's also grateful for one other thing. "I'm...

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By The Numbers: Jonathan Ericsson

By The Numbers will highlight the Red Wings on-ice accomplishments in the 2015-16 season. Each week during the off-season, By The Numbers will profile a different player on the team, focusing on their statistical highs. This week we focus on defen...

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Henrik Zetterberg out of World Cup

DETROIT – Detroit Red Wings general manager Ken Holland has reported that captain Henrik Zetterberg sustained a knee injury during an off-ice training session which will force him to miss the 2016 World Cup of Hockey in Toronto. Holland said Zett...

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