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.

Red Wings: Kubalik is filling in nicely for Bertuzzi

When the free agency period opened in July, the Detroit Red Wings were looking to add skill at a reasonable cost. On the first day of free agency, the Red Wings signed 27-year-old Dominik Kubalik to a two-year deal. Kubalik has always had the potential to be a gifted player. During his rookie season in […]

Red Wings Player of the Week: Dominik Kubalik

Seven points in three games, including a three-point game on Sunday, and Red Wings winger Dominik Kubalik is Detroit’s Player of the Week. Last night, Kubalik added another goal and one assist to add to his team-leading ten points through six regular season games to start the season. Here’s a look at this week’s Red […]

Five Takeaways from Red Wings Week #2

Dominik Kubalik’s three-point game paced the Red Wings to a 5-1 victory over Anaheim on Sunday. Kubalik has eight points in four games since being moved up to the top line to replace the injured Tyler Bertuzzi. On Monday, Oskar Sundqvist forced overtime with a last-minute goal to tie the game 4-4. Philip Danault scored […]

Griffins Report: Cossa earns first AHL win

Grand Rapids Griffins rookie goaltender Sebastian Cossa earned his first AHL victory over Milwaukee on Wednesday. Cossa made 21 saves on 23 shots for the 3-2 win. Cossa was also awarded the first star of the game for his efforts. On Thursday, the Griffins re-assigned Cossa to Toledo (ECHL) so he could be in the opening […]

Ten ‘first impressions’ of the 2022-2023 Red Wings

The Detroit Red Wings are off to a fast start to the 2022-2023 season. The Red Wings have earned six out of a possible eight points during the first four games of the season. The only blemishes on the season are two overtime losses at the hands of Chicago and Los Angeles. The Red Wings […]

Red Wings depth is already being tested

As the Red Wings enter week #2 of a long NHL season, they are already dipping into their immense depth at forward. The first casualty was Tyler Bertuzzi, who sustained an upper-body injury blocking a shot Saturday in New Jersey. The depth was tested again on Monday when Jakub Vrana was excused from the game […]

Red Wings: Perron has been a terrific addition

The Detroit Red Wings were looking to add veteran leadership when the free agency period opened last summer. On July 13th, the Red Wings signed David Perron to a two-year contract to be that guy. Only three games into his first year as a Red Wing, Perron has already established himself as a leader both […]

Red Wings Player of the Week: Dylan Larkin

A three-point game, an assist, and a game-saving defensive play; week #1 had it all for Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin. Here’s a look at this week’s Red Wings’ top performer. Home Opener on Friday: Detroit (3) – Montreal (0) In the home opener on Friday, Dylan Larkin contributed an assist on the game-clinching […]

Griffins Report: Czarnik scores hat trick in 8-5 win

Grand Rapids Griffins center Austin Czarnik scored three goals on Saturday, leading the Griffins to an 8-5 win over San Diego. The Griffins and Gulls split the two-game weekend series after San Diego defeated the Griffins 6-2 on Friday. The Griffins record is currently 1-1-0 after two games. Player Preview: Austin Czarnik Austin Czarnik played two […]

Five Takeaways from Red Wings Week #1

Elmer Soderblom scored his first NHL goal early in the third period to help give the Detroit Red Wings a 3-0 shutout victory against the Montreal Canadiens in the season opener at Little Caesars Arena on Friday. Michael Rasmussen and Olli Maatta scored empty net goals late in the third period to seal the win […]