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Wings Add Estonian Forward, Rooba, to Development Camp Roster
The Red Wings have announced a change to their 2012 development camp roster adding Robert Rooba. The 6-foot-3, 198 pound left wing replaces Vladislav Shalimov who will no longer be attending.
Rooba, who is a client of former Red Wing Igor Larionov, played last year for the Espoo Blues junior team in Finland where he scored 14 goals and 30 points in 39 games. The Tallin, Estonia native was passed over in both the 2011 and 2012 NHL entry drafts despite being ranked the 92nd best European skater in … Continue Reading
Plans Take Shape for Bryan Rufenach Day – July 10th
Bryan Rufenach, despite his recent tragic and untimely death while traveling through Europe, will continue to be a huge part of the 2012 Detroit Red Wings Development Camp. The 23-year-old defenseman was a seventh round selection of the Red Wings in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft and signed a contract last season with the Grand Rapids Griffins of the AHL. Rufenach spent a majority of the 2011-12 season with the Toledo Walleye of the ECHL where he collected 13 goals and 33 points in 54 games. The Lindsay, Ontario … Continue Reading
Red Wings Invite Ten to Development Camp
The Detroit Red Wings have invited ten free agents to their annual Development Camp in Traverse City beginning July 7th.
Among those auditioning are Red Wing draft choice Julien Cayer, who will become a free agent on August 15th and is unlikely to sign with Detroit, Michael Babcock, Jr and NCAA championship winning goalie Parker Milner.
Following is a review of the invitees (listed alphabetically).
- Michael Babcock, Jr. – The 5-foot-9, 150 pound forward is the son of the Red Wings head coach. The speedy forward was the 68th overall pick of the Cedar Rapid … Continue Reading
2012 Detroit Red Wings Development Camp Roster
The Detroit Red Wings have announced their 2012 development camp roster to be held at Centre I.C.E. Arena in Traverse City, MI beginning on July 7th. The team features all of the Red Wings draft choices from the 2012 draft including Martin Frk, Jake Paterson, Andreas Athansiou, Mike McKee, James DeHaas, and Rasmus Bodin. Top prospects Brenden Smith, Teemu Pulkkinen, Riley Sheehan, and Petr Mrazek are also slated to participate. The Wings have also invited ten free agent try-outs to round … Continue Reading
Remembering Rufenach: Centre I.C.E. to Honor Fallen Prospect
Bryan Rufenach (1989 – 2012)
Bryan Rufenach’s tragic death hit the hockey world hard. When news surfaced about his accidental death while traveling Europe, his teammates, friends and fans throughout the Red Wings organization offered help and support to his grieving family. The 23 year-old was selected by Detroit in 2007 and signed a contract last season with the Grand Rapids Griffins. Rufenach spent most of the season with Toledo of the ECHL where he notched 13 goals and 33 points in 54 games.
Prior to turning pro, the offensive … Continue Reading
From Demolition Man to Grand Marshal
Tomas Holmstrom will serve as the Grand Marshal for the DTE Energy Cherry Royale parade on Saturday July 14th in Traverse City, MI. The parade, which is the largest of the Cherry Festival parades, will begin at 11:15 am at Railroad and Front streets in downtown Traverse City, MI.
Holmstrom’s appearance at the parade is part of a partnership with Centre I.C.E. arena and the Detroit Red Wings Development camp which begins July 7th. The camp, which is in its second year in Traverse City, will feature daily practice sessions that will include many … Continue Reading
2012 Red Wings Development Camp Schedule Announced
The Detroit Red Wings will host their annual prospects development camp at the Centre I.C.E. Arena in Traverse City, MI again this year. This year’s camp will begin on July 7 and run through the 14th. All practices are open to the public and this camp is the only opportunity to see many of the Red Wings up and coming college and European talent. In addition, the Wings selections from the 2012 NHL entry draft are expected to participate and it will give the organization it’s first look at the … Continue Reading
Finding His Inner Mule: Franzen Still Struggling to Find His Post Season Form
Photo by Sarah Lindenau
When the playoffs roll around, Johan Franzen is usually a game breaker for the Red Wings. Just three games into the 2012 playoffs and the 6-foot-3, 218 pound winger has yet to establish himself. Franzen plays his best when he is agitated like he was in game two. His play in that game was the style Detroit fans have grown accustomed to in the post season.
As one of the larger players on the Red Wings roster, they are relying on the 32 year … Continue Reading
Joining Forces: Almqvist, Nedomlel, Quine and Sproul Heading for Grand Rapids
Alan Quine (pictured), Nedomlel, Sproul and Almqvist Join the Griffins
Red Wings prospects Adam Almqvist, Richard Nedomlel, Alan Quine and Ryan Sproul may have seen their respective seasons come to an end, but the trio will join the Grand Rapids Griffins on amatuer try-out contracts (ATOs). For Sproul and Almqvist, who already have entry level contracts with the Wings, this will be a chance to preview the AHL game. Nedomlel and Quine on the other hand, will get another chance to showcase … Continue Reading