Abdelkader to receive honor in Iowa

DETROIT – It’s homecoming weekend for Justin Abdelkader, who will be honored by his former Tier 1 junior hockey team. Abdelkader, his girlfriend, and his parents will attend a very special night – in Iowa, where his former USHL team, the C...

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Catching up to Canadiens

DETROIT -- The Red Wings have gained ground on the Montreal Canadiens and are looking to make it even closer tonight. The Wings are in second place in the Atlantic Division with 35 points, while the Canadiens are first with 41. The last time...

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NINE TONIGHT

Grand Rapids used a trio of third-period goals on Wednesday to claim its ninth consecutive win, a 4-1 triumph over the Milwaukee Admirals at Van Andel Arena. The Griffins’ run is now tied for the second-longest winning streak in franchise history, behind only an 11-game tear posted by the 2005-06 team that went on to win the AHL’s regular season title.

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GRIFFINS INK NAGLE TO PTO

The Griffins on Wednesday signed goaltender Pat Nagle to a professional tryout.

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CAUTION: HOT

The hottest team in the AHL, the Griffins have churned out eight straight victories. A midweek matchup with Milwaukee caps a four-game homestand for the Griffins before they take their show on the road to Rockford and Iowa.

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Weber's hat trick was a very rare deed

DETROIT – How rare was Shea Weber’s hat trick last Saturday at Joe Louis Arena? Extremely. Nashville’s captain is the 37th defenseman – the first in Predators’ history – to score three goals in a NHL game in the past 28 years. He’s also the ...

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Richards: 'It was getting a little annoying'

DETROIT – Now in his 15th NHL campaign, Brad Richards is used to getting that first goal of the new season out of the way pretty early. Prior to signing with the Red Wings as a free agent last July, Richards scored a goal in seven season o...

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