RED WINGS SET FRANCHISE RECORD BY EARNING 21st CONSECUTIVE PLAYOFF BERTH

Detroit, MI… The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets by a score of 7-2 at Joe Louis Arena earlier tonight, securing a spot in the 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs in the process. Detroit has now earned a franchise-record 21 consecutive post-season berths, a mark which also stands as the longest active streak in all of North American major professional sports.

MOST CONSECUTIVE STANLEY CUP PLAYOFF APPEARANCES, NHL HISTORY:
29 Boston Bruins, 1968-96
28 Chicago Blackhawks, 1970-97
25 St. Louis Blues, 1980-2004
24 Montréal Canadiens, 1971-94
21 Detroit Red Wings, 1991-present
21 Montréal Canadiens, 1949-69
20 Detroit Red Wings, 1939-58

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RED WINGS SIGN PROSPECTS RYAN SPROUL AND XAVIER OUELLET TO ENTRY-LEVEL CONTRACTS

… Defensemen Were Selected by Detroit in the 2nd Round of Last Year’s NHL Entry Draft …

Detroit, MI...The Detroit Red Wings today announced that defensemen Xavier Ouellet and Ryan Sproul have both been signed to three-year entry-level contracts. In accordance with club policy, additional terms of these deals will not be disclosed.

Ouellet, 18, has skated with the Montreal Juniors/Blainville-Boisbriand Armada (Quebec Major Junior Hockey League) franchise for the past two seasons where he has recorded 103 points (29G-74) and a rating of +43 in 130 career appearances. Selected by Detroit in the second round (48th overall) of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, Ouellet was a member of Team Orr at the 2011 CHL Home Hardware Top Prospects Game, played at Toronto’s Air Canada Centre.

Montreal’s first choice (14th overall) at the 2009 QMJHL Entry Draft, Ouellet was named to the QMJHL All-Rookie Team in 2009-10 and represented his home province of Quebec at the 2010 World U-17 Hockey Challenge in Ontario. Currently competing in the President’s Cup Playoffs with Blainville-Boisbriand, Ouellet finished third amongst all QMJHL defensemen with 60 points (21G-39A) in 63 appearances during the 2011-12 regular season.

Detroit’s third selection (second round, 55th overall) at last summer’s NHL Entry Draft, Sproul, 19, has spent the last two seasons with the Ontario Hockey League’s Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds where he has amassed 37G-50A-87P-89PIM in 122 games played. The 6’4”, 185-lb. blue-liner was chosen by Sault Ste. Marie in the sixth round (108th overall) of the 2009 OHL Priority Selection Draft after enjoying a standout season with Vaughn Kings of the Greater Toronto Hockey League in 2008-09.

A native of Mississauga, ON, Sproul was a member of the Ontario Hockey’s League’s Second All-Rookie Team in 2010-11 and was named the Greyhounds’ Top Defenseman in 2011-12 after finishing tied for third amongst all OHL rearguards with 54 points (23G-31A) in 61 games.

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*RED WINGS GAME TIME CHANGE*

START TIME FOR RED WINGS’ REGULAR SEASON FINALE CHANGED FROM 4:00 P.M. TO 1:00 P.M.

… Central Division Rivals Detroit and Chicago Will Battle on April 7 Live on NBC …

Detroit, MI...The start time for the Detroit Red Wings’ 2011-12 regular season finale versus the Chicago Blackhawks has been moved up so as to accommodate NBC’s national broadcast of the proceedings. Detroit and Chicago will now square off at 1:00 p.m. EST (original puck drop – 4:00 p.m.) on Saturday, April 7 at Joe Louis Arena.

Currently 44-25-5 on the 2011-12 NHL campaign, the Red Wings will take on the Carolina Hurricanes later tonight (7:00 p.m.) at The Joe. The first 10,000 fans in attendance for this match will receive a free poster courtesy of the Detroit Metropolitan Credit Union.

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Detroit Red Wings are Expected to set a Franchise Record by Making Their 21st Consecutive Playoff Appearance This Spring

RED WINGS PLAYOFF TICKETS GO ON SALE TOMORROW AT NOON

Detroit, MI… The 11-time Stanley Cup Champion Detroit Red Wings are on the verge of clinching a playoff berth for the 21st straight year, setting a team record for consecutive post-season appearances in the process. Detroit tied their previous franchise high of 20 straight playoff appearances (originally set from 1938–39 through to 1957–58) last spring and appear poised to eclipse the mark in 2011-12, currently ranked fourth in the Western Conference (44-25-5) with eight games remaining on their regular season schedule.

In anticipation of Detroit’s highly-impressive streak continuing unabated, tickets to the first two home games of the Red Wings’ 2012 Stanley Cup Playoff run will go on sale to the general public this coming Saturday, March 24, beginning at 12:00 p.m. noon. At that time, Red Wings fans will be able to purchase tickets for each of the team’s first two opening round home contests versus a to-be-determined opponent at the Joe Louis Arena Box Office.

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RED WINGS RECALL CONKLIN FROM GRAND RAPIDS

… Detroit Faces the Rangers at New York’s Madison Square Garden Later Tonight …

Detroit, MI...The Detroit Red Wings today announced that goaltender Ty Conklin has been recalled from the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League. Conklin, 35, has made 12 appearances with the Griffins since being assigned to Grand Rapids on February 21, posting a record of 8-4-0 in addition to a 2.40 GAA and a SV% of .915. The 6’1”, 185-lb. netminder appeared in 11 games for Detroit earlier this season, earning three victories to go along with a 3.40 G.A.A. and an .878 SV%. Conklin is 94-66-16 (2.68 GAA, .906 SV%) in 211 career NHL games with Detroit, St. Louis, Pittsburgh, Buffalo, Columbus and Edmonton.

Currently 44-25-4 on the 2011-12 NHL campaign, the Red Wings will square off with the Eastern Conference-leading New York Rangers (45-20-7) later tonight at Madison Square Garden (7:30 p.m. – NBCSN & AM 1270). Detroit will next play at Joe Louis Arena on Saturday night (puck drop – 7:00 p.m.) versus the Carolina Hurricanes. The first 10,000 fans in attendance for this match will receive a free poster courtesy of the Detroit Metropolitan Credit Union.

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RED WINGS ALUMNI TO SKATE IN SHAWN BURR FOUNDATION’S “HOCKEY CANCER CLASSIC”

… Alumni, players from Shawn Burr Foundation to face-off in charity benefit in Fraser, MI on March 17 …

Detroit, MI – Detroit Red Wings Alumni will match-up against players from the Shawn Burr Foundation this weekend at Great Lakes Sports City Arena in Fraser, MI. The two teams of former professionals will skate against each other on Saturday, March 17 at 4 p.m. to support blood cancer research.

The “Hockey Cancer Classic” is supported by the Shawn Burr Foundation and will benefit both The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and the University of Michigan Comprehensive Care Center. Burr, a Red Wing from 1986-1995, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in 2011 and has since dedicated his charity to helping support cancer research.

The Detroit Red Wings Alumni team will feature past fan-favorites such as Darren McCarty, Dino Ciccarelli and Mickey Redmond. The club will compete against players representing the Shawn Burr Foundation, including former Quebec Nordiques defenseman Craig Wolanin. Fans interested in attending the event can purchase tickets by visiting www.shawnburrfoundation.org. Tickets to the game are $10.

Other upcoming Red Wings Alumni games include:

Saturday, March 24
Red Wings Alumni vs. Westland Wild Wings – 7 p.m.
Mike Modano Ice Arena, Westland, MI

Sunday, March 25
Red Wings Alumni vs. Shriners All-Stars – 3:45 p.m.
Great Lakes Sports City Arena, Fraser, MI

Saturday, April 21
Red Wings Alumni vs. The Well All-Stars – 1 p.m.
Kensington Valley Ice House, Brighton, MI

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RED WINGS REASSIGN NYQUIST AND PEARCE TO GRIFFINS

… Detroit Prepares for Three-Game California Road Trip …

Detroit, MI...The Detroit Red Wings today announced that forward Gustav Nyquist and goaltender Jordan Pearce have been reassigned to the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League. Nyquist, 22, appeared in both games for Detroit this weekend, collecting an assist on Darren Helm’s game-winning goal against the Los Angeles Kings on Friday night at Joe Louis Arena and adding another helper in Detroit’s 3-2 loss to the Nashville Predators on Saturday night at Bridgestone Arena. The Halmstad, Sweden, native has played in seven games for the Red Wings this season, notching three points (0-3-3) and two PIM. Pearce, 25, served as a backup to starting goaltender Joey MacDonald in Detroit’s last three games against Philadelphia, Los Angeles and Nashville.

Currently in possession of a 44-22-3 record, the Red Wings will travel to California today and prepare to take on the Los Angeles Kings (31-25-12) on Tuesday night at Staples Center (10:30 p.m. ET). Detroit’s next home game is scheduled for Monday, March 19, at 7:30 p.m. versus Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals.

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RED WINGS RECALL GUSTAV NYQUIST FROM GRAND RAPIDS

… Detroit Squares off With Los Angeles Tomorrow Night at Joe Louis Arena …
Detroit, MI… The Detroit Red Wings today announced that forward Gustav Nyquist has been recalled from the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League. Nyquist, 22, currently leads the Griffins in scoring and ranks eighth overall in the AHL (second amongst rookies) with 54 points (19G-35A) in 53 games played. The 5’10”, 185-lb. native of Halmstad, Sweden, has previously appeared in five games for the Red Wings this season, recording 0G-1A-1P.

Currently in possession of a 43-21-3 record, Detroit will take on the Los Angeles Kings (31-23-12) tomorrow night (puck drop – 7:30 p.m.) at Joe Louis Arena. All fans in attendance for this match will receive an Ian White 5x7 mini tradeable Fathead courtesy of Quicken Loans Inc. Friday’s game is also a Meijer Kids Night, with the first 2,500 fans aged 12-and-under set to receive a free Red Wings t-shirt compliments of Mejier. Face painters and an old-time-hockey organist will be on hand tomorrow night at The Joe.

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GRIFFINS AND RED WINGS EXTEND AFFILIATION AGREEMENT THROUGH 2016-17

Detroit, MI… The Grand Rapids Griffins and Detroit Red Wings today announced a five-year extension of their affiliation agreement, ensuring that the relationship between Michigan’s premier hockey teams will continue through at least the 2016-17 season. The 10-year-old affiliation, currently in its final season of a second five-year deal, has helped produce a Stanley Cup and an AHL regular season championship, along with multiple division titles for both teams.

Geographically, with the two teams located just 160 miles apart, the affiliation is among the closest of all AHL-NHL pairings. That proximity has proved beneficial for Detroit on many occasions, as the Griffins have sent 46 players on to Hockeytown since 2002.

“The American League is critical for all NHL teams, and having a great relationship with Grand Rapids helps keep up competitive,” said Red Wings Executive Vice President and General Manager Ken Holland. “We’re all thrilled with our arrangement. As a former minor league player myself, it’s exciting to see 8,000 to 10,000 fans and a great atmosphere in the building each night. It’s a wonderful city and there is terrific support from the community as well as the ownership. It’s a real positive environment for our young players.”

Among other benefits to the Griffins, this new agreement transfers responsibility for all players and hockey operations staff – including coaches, equipment managers and trainers – to the Red Wings. Already, Detroit’s assistant general managers, Jim Nill and Ryan Martin, have been overseeing the Griffins’ day-to-day hockey operations since the departure of longtime Grand Rapids general manager Bob McNamara last summer.

Also, the Griffins will play their first-ever outdoor game as part of the Red Wings “Hockeytown Winter Festival” at Comerica Park in December, hosting the Toronto Marlies in the lead-up to the 2013 NHL Winter Classic between the Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs at Michigan Stadium.

“We are proud to continue our partnership with one of the premier organizations in professional sports,” said Scott Gorsline, the Griffins’ chief operating officer. “Detroit is committed to developing its prospects in a winning environment. Given the Red Wings’ complete oversight of our hockey operations and their talented management team, we are confident that their remarkable ability to produce a Stanley Cup contender season after season will result in similar success for us at the AHL level.”

Over the last decade, the Griffins have won a pair of division titles and have twice advanced to the conference finals, most notably in 2005-06 when they captured the AHL’s Macgregor Kilpatrick Trophy as regular season champions.

Griffins fans have welcomed the Red Wings to Van Andel Arena for several events, including four Red & White intrasquad games – most recently in 2011 – and a “Wings for Lunch” practice in 2007. In addition, they’ve had the opportunity to watch stars such as Chris Chelios, Curtis Joseph, Manny Legace, Andreas Lilja and Chris Osgood play for the Griffins during conditioning stints. Other NHL veterans have been sent to bolster Grand Rapids’ lineup over time, including Ty Conklin, who has guided the Griffins to a 5-1 record since joining the club two weeks ago.

For the Red Wings, the impact of the affiliation has been unmistakable on the ice at Joe Louis Arena. The names of nine Grand Rapids alumni were engraved on the Stanley Cup following Detroit’s 2008 title, and 15 current or former Griffins played a part in the Red Wings’ recent NHL record-breaking 23-game home winning streak. Every game during that incredible run was backstopped by one of the Griffins’ top two all-time leaders in wins (Jimmy Howard or Joey MacDonald), and in each of the last five games during the streak, the majority of Red Wings who played were Griffins alumni.

In all, 19 of the 30 players who’ve skated for the parent club this season are former or current Griffins, and 12 Detroit regulars logged at least one complete season in Grand Rapids prior to earning a full-time job with the Red Wings: Howard, MacDonald, Jonathan Ericsson, Jakub Kindl, Niklas Kronwall, Kyle Quincey, Justin Abdelkader, Cory Emmerton, Valtteri Filppula, Darren Helm, Jiri Hudler and Jan Mursak.

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KRONWALL NAMED NHL STAR OF THE WEEK!

MILLER, KRONWALL AND EMERY NAMED NHL ‘THREE STARS’ OF THE WEEK


NEW YORK (March 5, 2012) – Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ryan Miller,
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Niklas Kronwall and Chicago Blackhawks
goaltender Ray Emery have been named the NHL’s ‘Three Stars’ for the week
ending March 4.

FIRST STAR – RYAN MILLER, G, BUFFALO SABRES
Miller posted a 3-0-0 record, 1.00 goals-against average, .974 save
percentage and two shutouts as the Sabres (30-27-8, 68 points) moved within
two points of eighth place in the Eastern Conference. He began the week
with back-to-back shutouts, making 43 saves in a 2-0 win at the Anaheim
Ducks Feb. 29 and 39 saves in a 1-0 victory at the San Jose Sharks March 1.
Miller then recorded 32 saves in a 5-3 win at the Vancouver Canucks March
5, stretching his shutout streak to 155:37 before David Booth scored at
15:37 of the second period. The 2009-10 Vezina Trophy winner is 22-17-5
with a 2.59 goals-against average, .915 save percentage and five shutouts
in 46 appearances. He is 6-0-2 in his past eight starts and 11-2-3 in his
past 16 decisions dating to Jan. 24.

SECOND STAR – NIKLAS KRONWALL, D, DETROIT RED WINGS
Kronwall tied for the League scoring lead and led all NHL defensemen

with seven points (two goals, five assists) as the Red Wings won two of

three games to keep pace with the St. Louis Blues for first place in the

Central Division. Kronwall provided Detroit with offense from the blueline

in the absence of injured captain and seven-time Norris Trophy winner
Nicklas Lidstrom, beginning with one goal and two assists in a 5-2 win at
the Columbus Blue Jackets Feb. 28.

He had his second consecutive three-point game with three assists in a 6-0 victory against the Minnesota Wild March 2 and scored Detroit’s lone goal in a 2-1 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks March 4. The 31-year-old Stockholm, Sweden native has 31 points,

including a career-high 14 goals, in 66 games.


THIRD STAR – RAY EMERY, G, CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS
Emery went 3-0-0 with a 1.13 goals-against average and .959 save
percentage to help the Blackhawks (36-24-7, 79 points) tighten their grip
on sixth place in the Western Conference. He allowed one goal in 40 minutes
of relief as Chicago rallied for a 5-4 victory against the Toronto Maple
Leafs Feb. 29, stopped 25 shots in a 2-1 win at the Ottawa Senators March 2
and made 23 saves in a 2-1 victory at the Detroit Red Wings March 4.
Playing in his first season with the Blackhawks, Emery has a 14-8-2 record
with a 2.58 goals-against average and .909 save percentage in 28
appearances.

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RED WINGS RECALL THREE PLAYERS FROM GRAND RAPIDS

… Defenseman Janik, Forward Conner and Goaltender Pearce Summoned to Hockeytown …

 

Detroit, MI...The Detroit Red Wings today announced that they have recalled defenseman Doug Janik, forward Chris Conner and goaltender Jordan Pearce from the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League. All three players will travel with the Red Wings today to Philadelphia to prepare for tomorrow night’s showdown with the Flyers (7:00 p.m).

Janik, 31, was originally selected by the Buffalo Sabres in the second round (55th overall) of the 1999 NHL Entry Draft. Janik has registered 18 points (3-15-18) and 18 PIM in 182 career NHL games with the Sabres, Canadiens, Stars, Lightning and Red Wings. The 6’2”, 210-lb. blue-liner was signed by Detroit as an unrestricted free agent on July 8, 2009, and has appeared in 21 games for the Red Wings over the course of the last three seasons, tallying two points (0-2-2) and 25 PIM. Janik has appeared in 56 games for Grand Rapids this season, collecting 26 points (7-19-26) and 57 PIM.

Conner, 28, was signed by Detroit as a free agent on July 7, 2011. He has appeared in seven games for the Red Wings this season, collecting three points (1-2-3) and a +2 rating. The 28-year-old native of Livonia, Mich., has also skated in 41 games for the Griffins, tallying 36 points (11-25-36) and 16 PIM.

Pearce, 25, is currently in his fourth season with the Griffins. He was originally signed by Detroit to an entry-level deal on April 10, 2009, and inked a two-year contract extension last summer on July 7, 2011. In 17 games with Grand Rapids this season he has posted a 3-7-1 record, 3.53 GAA and .874 save percentage. He notched his lone shutout of the season on November 11, 2011, making 29 saves in an 8-0 win over the Hamilton Bulldogs.

Doug Janik, Defense
Born Mar 26 1980 -- Agawam, MA
Height 6.02 -- Weight 210 -- Shoots L
Selected by Buffalo in the second round (#55 overall) of the 1999 NHL Entry Draft

Chris Conner, Right Wing
Born Dec 23 1983 -- Livonia, MI
Height 5.07 -- Weight 180 -- Shoots L

Jordan Pearce, Goalie
Born Oct 10 1986 -- Anchorage, AK
Height 6.01 -- Weight 201 -- Shoots L

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RED WINGS REASSIGN CHRIS CONNER TO GRAND RAPIDS

Detroit, MI...The Detroit Red Wings today announced that veteran forward Chris Conner has been reassigned to the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League. Conner was recalled as an emergency recall for forward Todd Bertuzzi who was a game-time decision prior to today’s contest vs. Chicago. Bertuzzi did play and Conner did not dress vs. the Blackhawks.

Conner has appeared in seven games for Detroit this season, collecting three points (1-2-3) and a +2 rating. The 28-year-old native of Livonia, Michigan, has also skated in 40 games for the Griffins this season, tallying 36 points (11-25-36) and 16PIM.

Currently leading the Central Division with a record of 43-20-3, the Red Wings will travel to face the Philadelphia Flyers Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.

Chris Conner
Right Wing
Born Dec 23 1983 -- Livonia, MI
Height 5.07 -- Weight 180 -- Shoots L

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RED WINGS REASSIGN JANIK TO AHL

… Detroit Battles Minnesota Tonight at Joe Louis Arena …
Detroit, MI...The Detroit Red Wings today announced that defenseman Doug Janik has been reassigned to the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL). Janik was recalled from Grand Rapids earlier this week and skated in Detroit’s 5-2 road victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets (18:14 TOI, +2 rating) on Tuesday night. The 31-year-old native of Agawam, Mass., has recorded 25 points (7G-18A), 55 penalty minutes and a team-best rating of +16 in 53 previous appearances with the Griffins this season.

Originally selected by Buffalo in the second round (55th overall) of the 1999 NHL Entry Draft, Janik has registered 3G-15A-18P-18PIM in 182 career NHL games with the Sabres, Canadiens, Stars, Lightning and Red Wings. The 6’1”, 215-lb. blue-liner was signed by Detroit as an unrestricted free agent on July 8, 2009, and has appeared in 21 games with the Red Wings over the course of the last three seasons, tallying 0G-2A-2P-25PIM. Janik has skated in 577 career games at the AHL level, registering 36G-146A- 182P-916PIM and a +56 rating for Grand Rapids, Hamilton, Rockford and Rochester.

Currently leading the Central Division with a record of 42-19-3, the Red Wings will take on the Minnesota Wild later tonight (7:30 p.m) at Joe Louis Arena. This evening’s contest is expected to be the 60th consecutive sellout (20,066 fans) for an NHL game at The Joe.

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REDWINGS HOWARD AND MACDONALD TO SIGN AUTOGRAPHS FOR CHARITY

… Fans can get Goalies’ Autographs at Hockeytown Authentics on March 7 with $20 Donation …

Jimmy Howard getting chin music from #10
Photo by AJ Petronzi / In Play! Magazine

Detroit, MI… Detroit Red Wings netminders Jimmy Howard and Joey MacDonald will sign autographs on Wednesday, March 7, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Hockeytown Authentics in Troy to raise money for two Metro Detroit charities.

By making a $20 donation by cash or check only, fans can get one item signed by both goaltenders. All donations will be split between Howard’s charity of choice, the Arthritis Foundation, and the non-profit selected by MacDonald, Operation: Kid Equip.

Wristbands for Wednesday’s autograph signing will be issued at Hockeytown Authentics starting at 11:30 a.m. A maximum of 500 wristbands will be handed out prior to 5:00 p.m. and those who receive wristbands may begin to line up for the autograph signing no earlier than 4:00 p.m. A wristband will get fans one autograph from Howard and one from MacDonald.

For more information, please call Hockeytown Authentics at (248) 680-0965. Hockeytown Authentics is located at 1845 E. Big Beaver on the northwest corner of Big Beaver and John R in Troy.

Who:
Detroit Red Wings Goaltenders Jimmy Howard and Joey MacDonald

What:
Autograph Signing for Charity

When:
5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 7

Where:
Hockeytown Authentics
1845 E. Big Beaver
Troy, MI 48083

Why:
To collect monetary donations for the Arthritis Foundation and Operation: Kid Equip

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RED WINGS' WIVES AND GIRLFRIENDS TO HOST PUCK DRAW

… Mystery Puck Draw on March 4th to Benefit the McCrimmon Family …

Detroit, MI… The Detroit Red Wings’ wives and girlfriends will hold a mystery puck draw on the concourse at this Sunday’s home game (March 4) against the Chicago Blackhawks. When doors open at 2:30 p.m., fans are encouraged to visit the puck draw tables on the concourse behind Section 126.

Fans have the opportunity to purchase a select puck from an assortment of 300 hockey pucks signed by members of the 2011-12 team. Pucks cost $25 apiece and must be paid for by cash or check. Each puck has been signed by a Red Wings player and packaged in a black box to conceal the autograph. The fan who opens the box with a puck signed in gold by Niklas Kronwall will meet the Wings’ defenseman after the game. Each puck comes with a certificate of authenticity.

The proceeds of Sunday’s puck draw will benefit the family of former Red Wings player and assistant coach Brad McCrimmon, who tragically passed away in a plane crash on Sept. 7, 2011, along with the rest of the Lokomotiv Yaroslavl hockey team (KHL). The Red Wings have worn a special red and blue patch on their jerseys throughout the 2011-12 season in honor of the three former Red Wings who were on the plane: McCrimmon, defenseman Ruslan Salei and goaltending prospect Stefan Liv.

The team has raised more than $14,000 for the Love for Lokomotiv initiative through the sale of red ‘Love for Lokomotiv’ wristbands this season. The Wings have also collected over $54,000 for the families of the three former Red Wings by selling game-worn jerseys from opening night as well as the game on Feb. 12.

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