RED WINGS RECALL GUSTAV NYQUIST FROM AHL

… Rookie Center has Nine Points in Nine Games with Grand Rapids …

Detroit, MI… The Detroit Red Wings today announced that 22-year-old forward Gustav Nyquist has been recalled from the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL). Currently competing in his first full season of professional hockey, Nyquist has recorded 4G-5A-9P in nine games played for the Griffins thus far on the 2011-12 campaign, giving the 5’11”, 170-lb. center the second-best scoring total on the team.

Currently 5-4-0 on the season, the Red Wings will host the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday, November 1 (puck drop – 7:30 p.m.) on the opening night of a six-game home stand for Detroit.

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RED WINGS AGREE TO TERMS WITH DEFENSEMAN NIKLAS KRONWALL ON SEVEN-YEAR DEAL

…Detroit Locks Up Veteran Blue-Liner Through 2018-19 Season…

Detroit, MI… Detroit Red Wings Executive Vice President and General Manager Ken Holland announced today that the club has agreed to terms with defenseman Niklas Kronwall on a seven-year contract.  In accordance with team policy, additional terms of the deal were not disclosed. 

Kronwall, 30, is currently in his eighth season with the Red Wings.  The Stockholm, Sweden, native has appeared in 394 career games for Detroit, registering 183 points on 25 goals and 148 assists.  Through nine games this season, Kronwall has notched two points (1-1-2), leads the team with 21 blocked shots and ranks third among Detroit skaters in averaging 22:54 of ice time per game.  He was recently named an assistant captain prior to the start of the 2011-12 campaign, joining captain Nicklas Lidstrom and fellow assistants Henrik Zetterberg and Pavel Datsyuk as Detroit’s on-ice leaders. Last season, Kronwall set new career highs in goals (11), power-play goals (5), game-winning goals (3) and shots on goal (131).  He also led the Red Wings with 129 blocked shots and finished sixth on the team with 113 hits.

Niklas Kronwall in a post game interview after Game 4
of the 2008/9 Western Conference Finals in Chicago
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Kronwall was an integral part of Detroit’s run to the 2008 Stanley Cup championship, the 11^th in team history and the first of his career.  He led all NHL defensemen in postseason scoring that year with 15 points (0-15-15) and finished tied for the league lead with a +16 rating (along with teammate Henrik Zetterberg).  Kronwall also delivered numerous memorable hits to opponents along the way.  He has appeared in 74 career postseason contests for the Red Wings, posting 38 points (4-34-38) and 69 PIM. 

During the NHL lockout in 2004-05, Kronwall played the entire season for the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League.  He posted 53 points (13-40-53) in 76 games and won the Eddie Shore Award as the AHL’s top defenseman.

Kronwall also has a decorated international playing career.  Representing his native Sweden, the

6’-0”, 192 lb. rearguard collected gold medals at the 2006 Olympic Winter Games in Turin, Italy, and the 2006 IIHF World Championships in Latvia, where he was named the tournament’s best defender.  Kronwall is a member of hockey’s exclusive Triple Gold Club, having captured a Stanley Cup championship and gold medals at both the Winter Olympic Games and IIHF World Championships.

Niklas Kronwall, Defense

Born Jan 12 1981  -- Stockholm, Sweden

Height 6.00 -- Weight 192 -- Shoots L

Selected by Detroit in the first round (#29 overall) of the 2000 NHL Entry Draft                         

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RED WINGS REASSIGN JOEY MACDONALD TO GRIFFINS

… Veteran Goaltender is 3-2-0 with Grand Rapids this Season …

Detroit, MI… The Detroit Red Wings today announced that goaltender Joey MacDonald, 31, has been reassigned the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) after dressing as Ty Conklin’s backup in Columbus last night. In five appearances with Grand Rapids this season, MacDonald has amassed a 3-2-0 record to go along with a 1.98 G.A.A., a .935 SV% and one shutout.

In 87 career NHL games with Detroit, Boston, Toronto and the New York Islanders, MacDonald has earned 23 victories in addition to a 3.19 G.A.A. and a .902 SV%. Last season, the Pictou, NS, native went 5-5-3 with the Red Wings while registering a career-best G.A.A. of 2.58 and a SV% of .917. Detroit re-signed MacDonald to a two-year contact extension this past summer.

Currently 5-2-0 on the 2011-12 campaign, the Red Wings will next face the San Jose Sharks on Friday, October 28 at Joe Louis Arena (puck drop – 7:30 p.m.). As part of the ongoing ‘Fathead Fridays’ promotion, all fans in attendance for this intraconference showdown will receive a free Niklas Kronwall Fathead Tradeable.

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Red Wings Lose Second Straight

By AJ Petronzi
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The Detroit Red Wings laid the foundation for a losing streak tonight after being dropped 4-1 by the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Wings have been outscored 2-10 since Saturday.

RJ Umberger opened scoring with his first goal of the year less than a minute into the tilt. Darren Helm tied the game shortly after with his first of the year, but was followed four minutes later by Ryan Johansen who netted his first career goal. John Moore scored his first career goal for Columbus in the second. Derek Mackenzie added his first of the year in the third.

Detroit looked flat footed tonight, just like they did on Saturday. As a team, they showed no signs of fixing the problems of Saturday and Ty Conklin looked just a shaky as Columbus’ record coming into the game. Tonight’s officials seemed to be pulling for Columbus, something that became extra clear after one of Detroit’s defenseman struck a linesman with clearing attempt and Detroit saw several bad penalties called shortly after. Wings fans should hope the return of Jimmy Howard later in the week will reenergize the Wings.

In Play! Man of the Game: Ryan Johansen. Johansen not only scored his first career goal, but looked a lot like Wayne Gretzky doing it. He also saw multiple other chances and was skating circles around Detroit in the first two periods.

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RED WINGS RECALL JOEY MACDONALD FROM AHL

… Veteran Goaltender Has Appeared in 87 Career NHL Games …

Detroit, MI… The Detroit Red Wings today announced that goaltender Joey MacDonald, 31, has been recalled from the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL). In five appearances with Grand Rapids this season, MacDonald has amassed a 3-2-0 record to go along with a 1.98 G.A.A., a .935 SV% and one shutout.

In 87 career NHL games with Detroit, Boston, Toronto, and the New York Islanders, MacDonald has earned 23 victories in addition to a 3.19 G.A.A. and a .902 SV%. Last season, the Pictou, NS native went 5-5-3 with the Red Wings while registering a career-best G.A.A. of 2.58 and a SV% of .917. Detroit re-signed MacDonald to a two-year contact extension this past summer.

Currently 5-1-0 on the 2011-12 campaign, the Red Wings will face the Blue Jackets in Columbus tomorrow night prior to returning to Detroit to ready for a Friday night home game versus the San Jose Sharks (puck drop – 7:30 p.m.).

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Red Wings Stay Unbeaten, Match Lion’s 5-0 Season Start

By AJ Petronzi
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The Detroit Red Wings have beaten the Columbus Blue Jackets to start this season 5-0 and set up a matchup tomorrow in Washington between the NHL’s only undefeated teams. The Wings have not had a 5-0 start since the 1972-1973 season.

Johan Franzen opened scoring tonight with a pair of power play goals. Derick Brassard followed with the first 5 on 5 goal of the night. Pavel Datsyuk opened the second before Aaron Johnson netted Columbus’s final goal. Nicklas Lidstrom and Valtteri Filppula added goals for Detroit in the third.

Detroit looked a little rusty to start the game tonight, but shook that rust off as the night went on and looked on top of their game by the end of the tilt. Jonathon Ericsson showed he can stand up for his teammates by trading fists with Derek Dorsett midway through the first. The Wings did manage show that five days off can fix a problem with the power play with three power play goals on five chances.

In Play! Man of the Game: Johan Franzen. Franzen scored two quick goals and got robbed on a couple chances at the hat trick.

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NICKLAS LIDSTROM TO GUEST ON TODAY’S “NHL HOUR WITH COMMISSIONER GARY BETTMAN”

Red Wings Captain Nicklas Lidstrom
Photo by Jack Rosenberg / In Play! Magazine

NEW YORK (October 20, 2011) –Nicklas Lidstrom, captain of the Detroit Red Wings, will guest on today’s NHL Hour With Commissioner Gary Bettman. The show, which encourages fans to call in with questions, airs Thursday nights on NHL.com and on Sirius XM Radio at 6 p.m., ET.   
Lidstrom is two games away from playing the 1,500^th of his NHL career, a milestone he is scheduled to reach this Saturday in Washington against the Capitals (NHL Network US, FSN-Detroit, 7:00 p.m. ET).  The Swedish-born defenseman is a four-time Stanley Cup Champion, winner of seven Norris trophies as the League’s top defenseman and one Conn Smythe as MVP of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.  Currently, he ranks third among active players in points, behind only Philadelphia’s Jaromir Jagr and Anaheim’s Teemu Selanne, and second in assists, again behind Jagr.
NHL Hour with Commissioner Gary Bettman broadcasts live on Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. ET on NHL.com as well as NHL Home Ice (channel 92 on XM and channel 207 on Sirius Premier - formerly known as “The Best of XM”). The show will re-air on Sirius XM Radio, with archived shows available for download via podcast on NHL.com.
The show encourages fans to call in with questions.
To submit questions to NHL Hour call 1-877-NHL-ON-XM (1-877-645-6696).  

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RED WINGS SIGN PETR MRAZEK TO THREE-YEAR ENTRY-LEVEL CONTRACT

… Goalie Off to a Strong Start in the OHL this Season …

Detroit, MI… The Detroit Red Wings today announced that 19-year-old goaltender Petr Mrazek has been signed to a three-year entry-level contract. As per club policy, no further details regarding this deal will be disclosed.

As a member of the Ontario Hockey League’s Ottawa 67’s, Mrazek has registered a 2.84 G.A.A. and a 0.916 SV% to go along with a 50-26-2-3 record in 90 career appearances since being chosen by the club in the first round (30^th overall) of the 2009 Canadian Hockey League Import Draft. The 6’1”, 184-lb. netminder won the F. W. Moore Trophy as the freshman goalie with the lowest G.A.A. in the OHL in 2009-10 after wrapping up his rookie major junior campaign with a mark of 3.00 in 30 games. Detroit subsequently selected the Ostrava, Czech Republic native in the fifth round (141^st overall) of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.

In eight starts for the 67’s this season, Mrazek has earned five victories while posting a SV% of 0.925 and a G.A.A. of 2.34, tops in the OHL amongst goaltenders with at least 450 minutes of playing time. Prior to his tenure in Ottawa, Mrazek was a member of HC Vitkovice in the Czech Extraliga’s U-20 Development Program where he won a league championship in 2008-09.

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RED WINGS GO PINK FOR FIFTH ANNUAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS NIGHT ON FRIDAY

… Fans Encouraged to Wear Pink on Oct. 21 for Chance to Win Team-Signed Jersey …

Detroit, MI… The Detroit Red Wings will host their fifth annual Breast Cancer Awareness Night this Friday, October 21, when the Columbus Blue Jackets visit Joe Louis Arena at 7:30 p.m. as part of the National Hockey League’s Hockey Fights Cancer month.

When doors open at 6:00 p.m., the Joe Louis Arena concourse will be home to a variety of activities, including a silent auction, puck draw, 50/50 raffle and a special sale of pink winter knit hats with all proceeds benefitting the Liggett Breast Center in Grosse Pointe Woods and the Weisberg Cancer Treatment Center in Farmington Hills. The funds raised will help alleviate the costs of breast cancer treatment for uninsured and underinsured women in the Metro Detroit area.

Fans who wear pink to the game will be entered to win a 2011-12 team-signed jersey by picking up a raffle ticket on the concourse behind Section 126. There, fans can also participate in the puck draw or bid on one of 37 unique items at the silent auction.

Five of the players’ significant others will be selling pucks as part of the puck draw once doors open until the game starts. For $25, fans will have a chance to draw from an assortment of 200 hockey pucks signed by members of the 2011-12 team. Each puck has been signed by a Red Wings player and wrapped to conceal the autograph. The fan who unwraps the puck signed in gold by Jimmy Howard will meet the Red Wings starting goaltender after the game.

Players will wrap their sticks with pink hockey tape for use during the pregame warm-ups on Friday. These items will then be autographed and auctioned off on the concourse in addition to other unique autographed game-used memorabilia. Other exclusive auction items include a framed 2011-12 team-signed Red Wings jersey, game-used and autographed Nick Lidstrom skates and gloves and autographed Detroit Tigers and Detroit Lions memorabilia.

Other BCA Night activities include:

• Fans coming to the game that night will receive a special Red Wings breast cancer awareness ribbon pin upon entering the arena.
• Fans can also help the Red Wings provide encouragement to breast cancer patients currently receiving treatment by signing a banner that has already been signed by the team and writing a message of support behind Section 112 on the concourse. The banner, which was donated by the Banner Sign Company, will be presented at the Weisberg Cancer Treatment Center for display in their facility.
• Fans can purchase pink winter knit hats with the Winged Wheel logo embroidered on the front for $10 (cash only) behind Section 112 on the concourse. Breast Cancer Awareness pins will be available at merchandise stands throughout the concourse for $5.
• The Red Wings will honor those affected by breast cancer by hosting 70 patients and survivors throughout four executive level suites. The Quicken Loans Budd Lynch Veterans Suite typically hosts 20 military members, active and veteran, at each home game, but for Breast Cancer Awareness Night the suite will host military members who are breast cancer survivors and military members whose wife/daughter/sister/mother is either a breast cancer patient or survivor. Each of the 70 patients and survivors in attendance that night will receive a special gift bag with Red Wings and breast cancer awareness items enclosed.
• Wings defenseman Ian White hosts a military member and their guest at each home game as part of his White’s Warriors program. In honor of BCA Night, his guest on Friday will be a military veteran who is also a breast cancer survivor and her guest.
• A portion of the Detroit Red Wings Foundation’s 50/50 raffle on Friday will benefit the Liggett Breast Center in Grosse Pointe. Volunteers from the medical center will be on hand to sell raffle tickets – 3 tickets for $5 – to raise money for the cause.

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RED WINGS RECALL BRENDAN SMITH FROM GRAND RAPIDS

Detroit, MI… The Detroit Red Wings today announced that defenseman Brendan Smith has been recalled from the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL).  Smith, 22, appeared in four pre-season games for the Red Wings this year, recording 0G-2A-2P.

Detroit (2-0-0) will be looking to continue their red hot start to the 2011-12 NHL campaign on Thursday, October 13 (puck drop – 8:00 p.m.) when the Vancouver Canucks (1-0-1) pay a visit to Joe Louis Arena for an early-season battle between reigning division champs.

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RED WINGS PUSH THURSDAY NIGHT PUCK DROP BACK TO 8:00 p.m.

Detroit, MI… The Detroit Red Wings today announced that the start time for their Thursday, October 13 showdown with the Western Conference champion Vancouver Canucks has been moved from 7:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. so as to allow fans the opportunity to watch Game 5 of the American League Championship Series between the Detroit Tigers and Texas Rangers in its entirety. Doors to Joe Louis Arena will still open at 6:00 p.m.

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Mike Commodore Placed on 7-Day Injured Reserve List

RED WINGS RECALL BRENDAN SMITH FROM AHL

Detroit, MI… The Detroit Red Wings today announced that defenseman Brendan Smith, 22, has been recalled from the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL). Detroit has also placed veteran blue-liner Mike Commodore, 31, on the 7-day injured reserve list.

Currently 1-0-0-0 on the season, the Red Wings will battle the Colorado Avalanche later tonight (9:00 p.m. – FSD & 97.1 The Ticket) in their first road game of 2011-12. Detroit’s next home game is scheduled to take place on Thursday, October 13 at 7:30 p.m. versus the Vancouver Canucks.

The first 7,500 fans in attendance for this match will receive a free Pavel Datsyuk bobblehead compliments of AT&T.

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Cory Emmerton Leads Red Wings to Opening Night Win

By AJ Petronzi
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Rookie Cory Emmerton led the Detroit Red Wings with a goal and an assist in Detroit’s opening night five to three victory over the Ottawa Senators. Jiri Hudler notched the Game Winner.

Todd Bertuzzi opened Detroit’s 2011-2012 season by blowing a wrist shot past Craig Anderson on a late first period breakaway. Bertuzzi then forced a turnover that led to Nicklas Lidstrom netting his first of the year. Emmerton, Hudler and Ian White followed, all with their firsts of the year. Ottawa staged a late comeback with a pair of goals from Milan Michalek and a third by Filip Kuba.

Red Wings fans, and management, should be relieved to see Hudler and Emmerton putting up goals already in the season. Drew Miller also had a stellar outing, setting up both of Emmerton’s goals. Jakub Kindl and Jonathan Ericsson led the game in plus/minus at plus 3 each.

In Play! Man of the Game: Jakub Kindl. Kindle helped set up Bertuzzi’s goal and looked like a top six defender, pretty good for a guy fighting not to be the extra man on defense.

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WHAT’S NEW AT THE JOE?

 … Suite Renovations, Promotions Galore, New-And-Improved

Customer Service Program and More Highlight Recent Changes …

Detroit, MI… The 2011-12 NHL campaign is right around the corner and Detroit Red Wings fans are about to be treated to a whole new game day experience at Joe Louis Arena. A new-and-improved customer service program, compelling in-game activities, exciting giveaway promotions and extensive renovations at the arena itself are but a few of the improvements citizens of Hockeytown can look forward to enjoying during the upcoming season.

“Whether it’s a complete renovation of a large area of our suite level or the first impression of how we greet our guests, our focus this year will be trying to control the little things - the attention to detail and all the moments where we interact with people,” says Olympia Entertainment President & CEO Tom Wilson.  “We very much want to cultivate a championship-caliber lineup off the ice and do everything possible to show our fans how much we appreciate their continued loyalty.”

Changes fans can look forward to this season include:

-          Implementation of ‘Guest Connect’, a new customer service program designed to optimize fan satisfaction

-          Arena doors opening 90 minutes prior to puck drop

-          Renovation of several concession stands throughout the arena

-          Nightly-branded promotions, including Military Mondays, Two-Fer Tuesdays, Bobblehead Thursdays, Fathead Fridays, Meijer Kids Nights and Social Saturdays

-          A new Bud Light club area on the suite level at JLA

-          An enhanced sound system with additional speakers which will provide better audio quality throughout the arena

-          Expanded menu in the Executive Suites which will include a build-your-own Tex-Mex option entitled ‘Fiesta in the D’ as well as gourmet-style dessert options such as Bananas Foster

-          Entertaining new intermission events, including remote control truck races and the ‘Motor City Music Minute’ along with the traditional and popular youth shootout and Score-O.

-          A new DAS (distributed antenna system) which will allow for better AT&T cell coverage throughout the building

-          The ability to provide instant fan feedback on the in-game experience, as Red Wings Executive Producer, Event Entertainment Ayron Sequeira will be accepting suggestions/comments via her Twitter feed at @AyronAtTheWings. The Joe’s longtime DJ T. Campbell will be also be taking in-game song requests via Twitter (@TheHockeyJockey)

-          The new Volunteer Energy Red Patrol - an energetic promo team designed to amp up the crowd and coordinate all in-arena activities

-          Refurbishment of select merchandise stands

-          The addition of a family restroom on the East end of the JLA concourse

Detroit’s 2011-12 season officially begins on Friday, October 7 when the Ottawa Senators pay a visit to JLA for a 7:00 p.m. showdown with the reigning Central Division champs (doors will open at 5:30 p.m.)

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Red Wings Opening Night Roster Set; Detroit Hosts Ottawa Friday

RED WINGS ASSIGN FIVE PLAYERS TO AHL

Detroit, MI...The Detroit Red Wings today announced that five players have cleared NHL waivers and have been assigned to the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL): goaltender Joey MacDonald, forward Chris Conner, and defensemen Garnet Exelby, Logan Pyett, and Doug Janik. An updated Red Wings roster can be found below:

No.   Player            Pos.  Sh.   Ht.   Wt.   Birthplace                   4     Jakub Kindl       D     L     6-3   210   Sumperk, Czech Rep.         

5     Nicklas Lidstrom  D     L     6-1   189   Vasteras, Sweden             8     Justin Abdelkader C     L     6-1   212   Muskegon, MI                

11    Daniel Cleary     RW    L     6-0   210   Carbonear, NL               

13    Pavel Datsyuk     C     L     5-11  194   Sverdlovsk, Russia          

17    Patrick Eaves     RW    R     6-0   191   Calgary, AB                 

18    Ian White         D     R     5-10  200   Steinbach, MB               

20    Drew Miller       LW    L     6-2   178   Dover, NJ                   

22    Mike Commodore    D     R     6-4   233   Fort Saskatchewan, AB       

23    Brad Stuart       D     L     6-2   210   Rocky Mountain House, AB    

26    Jiri Hudler       LW    L     5-10  182   Olomouc, Czech Rep.         

29    Ty Conklin        G     L     6-0   184   Anchorage, AK               

35    Jimmy Howard      G     L     6-0   205   Syracuse, NY                

39    *Jan Mursak       LW    R     5-11  190   Maribor, Slovenia           

40    Henrik Zetterberg C     L     5-11  195   Njurunda, Sweden            

43    Darren Helm       C     L     5-11  195   Winnipeg, MB                

44    Todd Bertuzzi     LW    L     6-3   235   Sudbury, ON                 

48    Cory Emmerton     C     L     6-0   190   St. Thomas, ON              

51    Valtteri Filppula C     L     6-0   193   Vantaa, Finland             

52    Jonathan Ericsson D     L     6-4   220   Karlskrona, Sweden          

55    Niklas Kronwall   D     L     6-0   192   Stockholm, Sweden           

76    Fabian Brunnstrom LW    L     6-2   212   Jonstorp, Sweden            

93    Johan Franzen     RW    L     6-3   220   Vetlanda, Sweden            

96    Tomas Holmstrom   LW    L     6-0   203   Pitea, Sweden                

*Currently on Injured Reserve List

Detroit’s 2011-12 season officially begins on Friday, October 7 when the Ottawa Senators pay a visit to Joe Louis Arena for a 7:00 p.m. showdown with the reigning Central Division champs (doors will open at 5:30 p.m.).  

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RED WINGS SIGN FREE AGENT FORWARD FABIAN BRUNNSTROM TO ONE-YEAR DEAL

…  Veteran Center Ryan Johnson Released by Team …

Detroit, MI… Detroit Red Wings General Manager Ken Holland today announced that the team has signed free agent forward Fabian Brunnstrom to a one-year, two-way contract. As per club policy, no additional terms of the deal will be disclosed.

A native of Jonstorp, Sweden, Brunnstrom tallied 6GP-3G-0A-3P for the Red Wings during the 2011 pre-season, tying him with Gustav Nysquist for the team lead in goals.  The 6’2”, 212-lb. winger previously appeared in 99 games with the Dallas Stars from 2008-2010, registering 19G-21A-40P in addition to 18PIM. Brunnstrom became just the third player in NHL history to record a hat trick in his first career game on October 15, 2008, finding the back of the net three times during a 6-4 Dallas win over Nashville. In 81 career games at the AHL level, Brunnstrom has amassed 16G-24A-40P for the Texas Stars, Manitoba Moose, and Toronto Marlies.

The Red Wings also announced they have released veteran forward Ryan Johnson.  The 35-year-old center was in Detroit’s camp on a professional tryout.  Johnson has played in 701 career NHL games with the Florida Panthers, Tampa Bay Lightning, St. Louis Blues, Vancouver Canucks and Chicago Blackhawks.

Fabian Brunnström

Left Wing

Born Feb 6 1985  -- Jonstorp, Sweden

Height 6.02 -- Weight 212 -- Shoots L

                                            --- Regular Season ---  ---- Playoffs ----

Season   Team                        Lge    GP    G    A  Pts  PIM  GP   G   A Pts PIM

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2005-06  Rogle BK                    Swe-1   3    0    0    0    2

2007-08  Farjestads BK Karlstad      SEL    54    9   28   37   16  12   1   0   1   6

2008-09  Dallas Stars                NHL    55   17   12   29    8  --  --  --  --  --

2008-09  Manitoba Moose              AHL     1    0    0    0    0  --  --  --  --  --

2009-10  Dallas Stars                NHL    44    2    9   11   10  --  --  --  --  --

2009-10  Texas Stars                 AHL     8    1    4    5    2  --  --  --  --  --

2010-11  Texas Stars                 AHL    37   11   10   21   16  --  --  --  --  --

2010-11  Toronto Marlies             AHL    35    4   10   14    4  --  --  --  --  --

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         NHL Totals                         99   19   21   40   18

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RED WINGS RECALL RAEDEKE FROM GRIFFINS

… Smith Reassigned to AHL; Detroit Wraps up Pre-Season

Schedule on Home Ice Later Today Versus Pittsburgh …

Detroit, MI...The Detroit Red Wings today announced that forward Brent Raedeke, 21, has been recalled from the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL). Detroit has also announced that defenseman Brendan Smith, 22, has been reassigned to the Griffins.

           

The Red Wings’ 2011 exhibition schedule concludes later today when the Pittsburgh Penguins pay a visit to the Motor City for a 5:00 p.m. showdown at Joe Louis Arena. Pittsburgh defeated Detroit by a score of 3-2 in the first game of the pre-season for both teams back on September 21 at Western Pennsylvania’s CONSOL Energy Center.

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