Detroit, MI... The Detroit Red Wings announced today that forward Mattias Ritola has been recalled from the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League. He will be inserted into Detroit’s lineup on Wednesday evening when the Red Wings play host to the Chicago Blackhawks at Joe Louis Arena.
Ritola, 22, appeared in two games for Detroit during the 2007-08 season. He played in his first career game on March 15, 2008 vs. Nashville and notched his first career point (assist) the following night at Columbus. The Borlange, Sweden native has appeared in 31 games for Grand Rapids this season registering 14 points (7-7-14), 20 PIM and a -4 plus-minus rating.
Mattias Ritola, Left Wing
Born Mar 14 1987 -- Borlange, Sweden
Height 5.11 -- Weight 205 -- Shoots L
Selected by Detroit Red Wings in the 4th round (#103 overall) of the 2005 NHL Entry Draft
--- Regular Season --- ---- Playoffs ----
Season Team Lge GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
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2005-06 Leksands IF SEL 30 0 3 3 10
2006-07 Arboga IFK Swe-1 3 1 0 1 2
2006-07 Leksands IF Swe-1 23 1 4 5 4
2007-08 Grand Rapids Griffins AHL 72 7 15 22 62
2007-08 Detroit Red Wings NHL 2 0 1 1 0
2008-09 Grand Rapids Griffins AHL 66 15 27 42 32 8 0 2 2 0
2009-10 Grand Rapids Griffins AHL 31 7 7 14 20
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NHL Totals 2 0 1 1 0
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