Red Wings Recall Tatar From AHL
Detroit, MI...The Detroit Red Wings today announced that forward Tomas Tatar has been recalled from the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League. In order to make room for Tatar on their active roster, Detroit has placed veteran winger Dan Cleary on the team's Injured Reserve List retroactive to February 8.
Tatar, 21, has recorded 36 points (13G-23A) in 49 games played for Grand Rapids this season and 125 points (53G-72A) in 177 career AHL appearances. The Ilava, Slovakia native was Detroit's second selection (second round, 60th overall) in the 2009 National Hockey League Entry Draft. Tatar appeared in nine games for Detroit during the 2010-11 campaign, recording 1G-0A-1P in addition to an even +/- rating. The 5'11", 176-lb. winger has previously represented Slovakia at both the IIHF World Championships (2010) and IIHF World Junior Championships (2009, 2010).
Currently leading the NHL with a record of 39-17-2, the Red Wings will take their league-record 21-game home ice winning streak into tomorrow night's showdown with the Nashville Predators (7:30 p.m. – FSD+ & 1270 AM). Friday's match is expected to be the 56th consecutive sellout for an NHL game at Joe Louis Arena (20, 066 fans).
RED WINGS HOSTING MAPLE LEAFS IN 2013 BRIDGESTONE NHL WINTER CLASSIC
It's Official! The Detroit Red Wings will host the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2013 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic at The Big House! For more information on the big game and the Hockeytown Winter Festival at Comerica Park, visit www.DetroitRedWings.com/2013WinterClassic. Tickets to all upcoming Red Wings home games can be purchased at the Joe Louis Arena Box Office (313-396-7575), all Ticketmaster outlets (800-745-3000), and online at DetroitRedWings.com.
