Tuesday, August 10, 2010

RED WINGS INK JAMIE TARDIF TO ONE-YEAR DEAL

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...Veteran Forward Served As Captain Of The Grand Rapids Griffins In 2009-10…

Detroit, MI... Detroit Red Wings Executive Vice President and General Manager Ken Holland today announced the club has signed forward Jamie Tardif to a one-year, two-way contract. In accordance with team policy, additional terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Tardif, 25, was originally a fourth round pick (112th overall) of the Calgary Flames in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. The Welland, ONT native is entering his fifth season as a professional, having spent the last four seasons with the Grand Rapids Griffins of the America Hockey League. In 2009-10, he recorded 33 points (16-17-33) and 90 penalty minutes in 77 games, while serving as team captain in Grand Rapids. He currently ranks among the Griffins’ all-time leaders with 239 games played (10th) and 602 shots on goal (5th). In 242 career AHL games, Tardif has tallied 51 goals and 49 assists for 100 points, while posting 241 PIM.

Jamie Tardif
Right Wing
Born Jan 23 1985 -- Welland, ONT
Height 6.00 -- Weight 205 -- Shoots R
Selected by Calgary Flames in the fourth round (#112 overall) of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft