RED WINGS RECALL NYQUIST FROM GRIFFINS

… Detroit Also Assigns Trevor Parkes to ECHL Toledo …

DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings today recalled right wing Gustav Nyquist from the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins and assigned left wing Trevor Parkes to the ECHL’s Toledo Walleye.

Nyquist, 24, currently leads the Griffins and is tied for fourth in the AHL with 21 points (7-14-21) in 15 games. The Halmstad, Sweden, native has appeared in 40 career games with the Red Wings over the last two seasons, recording 13 points (4-9-13). He has also skated in 18 playoff games, notching five points (2-3-5), including an overtime-winning goal against Anaheim during the 2013 Western Conference Quarterfinals. A third-year pro, Nyquist has 143 points (53-90-143) in 137 games with Grand Rapids, in addition to seven points (2-5-7) in 10 games during the team’s Calder Cup championship run last spring.


Parkes, 22, has skated in 12 games with the Walleye this season, leading the team with 14 points (8-6-14). He has 48 points (26-22-48) in 35 career games with Toledo, and 17 points (5-12-17) in 80 games with Grand Rapids. In 2012-13, he recorded nine points (3-6-9) in 36 games with the Griffins and 30 points (14-16-30) in 19 games with the Walleye. Parkes also recorded 109 points (60-49-109) in 126 games with the QMJHL’s Montreal Juniors from 2009-11.

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RED WINGS RECALL GUSTAV NYQUIST FROM GRAND RAPIDS

... AHL’s Leading Scorer to Join Team for Upcoming Trip to Western Canada …

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.  The club has also announced that forward Tomas Tatar has been reassigned to Grand Rapids.  The promotion marks Nyquist’s third stint with the Red Wings this season.  The Halmstad, Sweden, native has appeared in two games for Detroit in 2012-13,  collecting three shots on goal and a -1 rating in contests against the Dallas Stars on Jan. 21 and the Anaheim Ducks on Feb. 15.

Nyquist, 23, was selected by Detroit in the fourth round (121^st overall) of the 2008 National Hockey League Entry Draft.  He currently leads the AHL in scoring with 60 points (23-37-60) in 57 games played.  He paces the Griffins in numerous statistical categories this season including goals (23), assists (37), points (60), power-play goals (9) and shots on goal (166).  In 20 career NHL games with the Red Wings, Nyquist has registered seven points (1-6-7).

Nyquist set the Griffins’ rookie scoring record last season after registering 58 points (22-36-58) in 56 games.  Prior to joining the Griffins at the end of the 2010-11 season, Nyquist played three seasons at the University of Maine (NCAA, Hockey East), amassing 144 points (50-94-144) in 113 collegiate appearances.

Tatar has appeared in 18 games for the Red Wings this season, registering seven points (4-3-7) and a +2 rating.  In 44 games with Grand Rapids prior to his recall, Tatar collected 39 points (19-20-39), 44 penalty minutes and a +13 rating.


#14 Gustav Nyquist, Left Wing
Born Sep 1 1989  -- Halmstad, Sweden
Height 5.11 -- Weight 185 -- Shoots L

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RED WINGS GUSTAV NYQUIST NAMED TO AHL ALL-ROOKIE TEAM

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Grand Rapids Griffins left wing Gustav Nyquist on Wednesday was named to the 2011-12 American Hockey League All-Rookie Team.

Despite missing nine of the Griffins’ last 12 games while with the parent Detroit Red Wings, Nyquist still ranks among the AHL’s top rookies with 22 goals (T6th), 36 assists (T5th), 58 points (T4th) and four shootout goals (T2nd). Nyquist is also tied for 15th in overall AHL scoring, while leading the Griffins – the highest scoring team in the Western Conference – points, power play goals (7), power play assists (13), insurance goals (4). He also ranks among team leaders with a plus-seven rating (5th), four first goals (T3rd), a 0.571 shootout percentage (3rd) and a 14.5% shooting percentage (3rd).

In his last game with the club – a 5-2 win versus Hamilton on March 17 – Nyquist recorded three points (2-1—3) to become the franchise’s all-time rookie scoring leader. The 22-year-old is just one of seven Griffins rookies ever to score 20 goals, and his 22 goals trail only Francis Pare and Justin Abdelkader on the team’s all-time rookie goal scoring list.

A native of Halmstad, Sweden, Nyquist joined the Griffins late last season on an eight-game tryout following his junior year at the University of Maine. While a member of the Black Bears, Nyquist received consecutive nominations for the Hobey Baker Award as a sophomore and junior, while leading his team in scoring during all three of his seasons (2008-11). He racked up 144 points (50-94—144) in 113 collegiate games, leading the entire NCAA in scoring during the 2009-10 season with 61 points (19-42—61) in 39 games.

Nyquist becomes the fourth Griffin to be named to the AHL All-Rookie Team, joining current Red Wings Justin Abdelkader (2008-09) and Jimmy Howard (2005-06), as well as Brendan Smith, who was named to the All-Rookie Team last season. The 5-11, 185-pound forward was also the team’s lone representative at the 2012 AHL All-Star Classic.

Detroit’s third choice (121st overall) in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, Nyquist made his NHL debut on Nov. 1 versus Minnesota and scored his first NHL goal on March 26 versus Columbus. He has recorded seven points (1-6—7) in 15 games with the Red Wings this season, adding a plus-two rating and two penalty minutes.

Nyquist becomes a top candidate for the AHL’s Dudley (Red) Garrett Memorial Award (outstanding rookie).

The other members of the AHL All-Rookie Team, as voted by AHL coaches, players and media in each of the league’s 30 member cities, are forwards Cory Conacher (Norfolk) and Tyler Johnson (Norfolk); defensemen Matt Donovan (Bridgeport) and Cade Fairchild (Peoria); and goaltender Eddie Pasquale (St. John’s).

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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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RED WINGS REASSIGN GUSTAV NYQUIST TO AHL

… Rookie Center Made NHL Debut Last Night Versus Minnesota …

Detroit, MI… The Detroit Red Wings today announced that 22-year-old forward Gustav Nyquist has been reassigned the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL). After being recalled from Grand Rapids on Monday, Nyquist made his NHL debut at Joe Louis Arena last night, logging 11:07 worth of ice time during a 2-1 overtime loss to the Minnesota Wild.

Currently 5-4-1 on the season, Detroit is back in action tomorrow night when the Calgary Flames pay a visit to the Motor City for a 7:30 p.m. showdown at The Joe.

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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 SIGN 2008 DRAFT SELECTION GUSTAV NYQUIST TO ENTRY-LEVEL CONTRACT

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… Swedish-Born Center is Hobey Baker Award Finalist for Second Straight Year …

Detroit, MI… Detroit Red Wings General Manager Ken Holland today announced that 21-year-old forward Gustav Nyquist has been signed to a two-year entry-level contract. As per club policy, no further terms of the deal will be announced. Nyquist will join the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) immediately.

Originally selected by Detroit in the fourth round (121st overall) of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, Nyquist has spent the past three seasons with the University of Maine Black Bears (NCAA) where he has twice been named a Hockey East First Team All-Star. The 5’11”, 170 lb. center was also named to the conference’s All-Rookie Team in 2008-09 after a stellar freshman campaign with the Black Bears. Nyquist has been a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award as the top collegiate player in the country each of the past two seasons (this year’s winner will be announced on April 8). In 113 career NCAA games, Nyquist has tallied 144 points (50G-94A) in addition to 68 penalty minutes.

Prior to enrolling at the University of Maine, Nyquist starred with his hometown Malmö Redhawks in Sweden’s premier junior league (SuperElit) where he registered 75 points (32G-43A) in 66 games played over the course of two seasons.

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