Author: Chris Giles

Chris Giles is a former junior hockey player and coach from Canada. He has been a diehard Detroit Red Wings fan for almost 50 years. Chris is an avid golfer who has volunteered at several PGA and Canadian Open Championships throughout North America.

Hirose leads Griffins in San Diego

Taro Hirose continues to lead Grand Rapids in scoring and, on Friday, scored three goals to help the Griffins earn one win during the week. On Wednesday, Rockford handed the Griffins a 5-1 loss during the 21st annual School Day Game in Grand Rapids. Joel L’Eserance scored the loan Griffins goal. The Griffins then traveled […]

Five Red Wings Prospects who could be in Detroit next season

The Detroit Red Wings have missed the playoffs for six consecutive seasons. General manager Steve Yzerman is currently in his fourth season after successfully building a championship team in Tampa Bay. Through his time as general manager, Yzerman has been stockpiling prospects through the draft in order to return the Red Wings to prominence in […]

Jonatan Berggren is the real deal for Detroit

Injuries to several Detroit forwards have forced the Red Wings to dip into their prospect pool. The latest addition is Jonatan Berggren, an outstanding offensive talent who may be just what the Detroit offense has needed. During the six-year drought from the playoffs, the Red Wings lacked the depth necessary to score goals. The addition […]

Bertuzzi and Walman return to the Red Wings lineup

The return of Tyler Bertuzzi to the Detroit lineup couldn’t have happened at a better time. After three consecutive losses, the Red Wings were looking for the added inspiration of having Bertuzzi in the lineup. The Red Wings played two good periods and once again folded in the third period as the Ducks forced overtime […]

Red Wings enduring growing pains in November

After winning three games to start November, the Red Wings struggled in week two, picking up only a single point in three games. The Red Wings started the week on Tuesday, losing a 3-2 shootout at home against Montreal. At Little Caesars Arena on Thursday, the Red Wings surrendered six goals in the third period […]

Raymond starts producing for Red Wings

After a slow start to his sophomore season, Lucas Raymond is starting to contribute on a nightly basis for the Detroit Red Wings. Since he entered the NHL, Raymond has played on Detroit’s top line with Dylan Larkin. This year, the duo started the season with Tyler Bertuzzi, but after Bertuzzi was injured, Dominik Kubalik […]

Hanas continues scoring excellence for Griffins

Cross Hanas continued his terrific rookie season by helping Grand Rapids earn three out of six points last week. On Wednesday, the Griffins opened the week with a 5-2 loss in Cleveland. Donovan Sebrango and Steven Kampfer gave the Griffins a 2-0 lead early in the second period, but the Griffins couldn’t hold on to […]

Red Wings set to begin long road trip

After an 8-2 thrashing against the New York Rangers on Thursday, the Detroit Red Wings can’t leave Michigan fast enough. The Red Wings started November with three consecutive wins and a shootout loss to Montreal before the debacle in Detroit. This will be a terrific opportunity for the players and coaching staff to bond away […]

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Trio set to return to Detroit Lineup

The Detroit Red Wings are ready to add reinforcements to the lineup this week. Oskar Sundqvist was expected to be in the lineup last night at home against the New York Rangers. Forward Tyler Bertuzzi and defenseman Jake Walman are expected to travel with the team on the upcoming West Coast trip. Detroit plays four […]

Red Wings Prospects Who Could Become Free Agents

The Detroit Red Wings have seven prospects whose rights will expire next summer. If these players do not sign an entry-level contract, that player will either re-enter the draft if they are eligible (under 20 by December 31st, 2023) or become free agents. Every summer, NHL teams stockpile prospects from the NHL Entry Draft, hoping that some […]