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Brendan Smith

Brendan Smith #2 of the Detroit Red Wings checks Jared Boll #40 of the Columbus Blue Jackets while chasing after a loose puck on February 2, 2013 at Nationwide Arena. (Getty Images/Kirk Irwin)

Red Wings’ Smith Out 2-4 Weeks With Hurt Shoulder

The Detroit Red Wings have taken another hit on defense.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/02/05

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Wings Getting Ready For Training Camp

Friday at Troy Sports Center the Wings held another voluntary workout as the team grows closer to Training Camp.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/01/11

Brendan Smith #2 of the Detroit Red Wings battles for position with Derick Brassard #16 of the Columbus Blue Jackets during their game on February 28, 2012.(Photo by John Grieshop/Getty Images)

Red Wings Announce New Contracts, Reassignment And 2013 Winter Classic

Defenseman Brendan Smith has been reassigned to the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL)

97.1 The Ticket–2012/03/25

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 21:  Kris Letang #58 of the Pittsburgh Penguins is checked in the face by Brendan Smith #2 of the Detroit Red Wings during a preseason game at Consol Energy Center on September 21, 2011 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  The Penguins defeated the Red Wings 3-2.  (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Smith Engages In First NHL fight

Rookie defenseman Brendan Smith, in just his sixth NHL game, got into his first fight and got the better of fellow rookie Andrew Shaw.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/03/06

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 21:  Kris Letang #58 of the Pittsburgh Penguins is checked in the face by Brendan Smith #2 of the Detroit Red Wings during a preseason game at Consol Energy Center on September 21, 2011 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  The Penguins defeated the Red Wings 3-2.  (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Smith Showing Improvement Following Call-Up

Rookie defenseman Brendan Smith honed his game in Grand Rapids (AHL) the past three months and returned to the Wings better prepared to play in the NHL.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/02/29

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 21:  Kris Letang #58 of the Pittsburgh Penguins is checked in the face by Brendan Smith #2 of the Detroit Red Wings during a preseason game at Consol Energy Center on September 21, 2011 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  The Penguins defeated the Red Wings 3-2.  (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Red Wings Recall Brendan Smith From Griffins

The Detroit Red Wings today announced that defenseman Brendan Smith has been recalled from the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL).

97.1 The Ticket–2012/02/27

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 21:  Kris Letang #58 of the Pittsburgh Penguins is checked in the face by Brendan Smith #2 of the Detroit Red Wings during a preseason game at Consol Energy Center on September 21, 2011 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  The Penguins defeated the Red Wings 3-2.  (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Red Wings Reassign Brendan Smith To AHL

The Detroit Red Wings announced today that defenseman Brendan Smith, 22, has been reassigned to the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL).

97.1 The Ticket–2011/11/04

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 21:  Kris Letang #58 of the Pittsburgh Penguins is checked in the face by Brendan Smith #2 of the Detroit Red Wings during a preseason game at Consol Energy Center on September 21, 2011 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  The Penguins defeated the Red Wings 3-2.  (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Brendan Smith Recalled From Grand Rapids

The Detroit Red Wings today announced that defenseman Brendan Smith has been recalled from the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL).

97.1 The Ticket–2011/11/03

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 21:  Kris Letang #58 of the Pittsburgh Penguins is checked in the face by Brendan Smith #2 of the Detroit Red Wings during a preseason game at Consol Energy Center on September 21, 2011 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  The Penguins defeated the Red Wings 3-2.  (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Wings’ Smith Suspended Five Regular-Season Games

Brendan Smith of the Detroit Red Wings has been suspended for the remained of the preseason and the first five regular-season games after his illegal hit to the head of Blackhawks forward Ben Smith.

97.1 The Ticket–2011/09/30

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 29: Brendan Smith #2 of the Detroit Red Wings hits Artem Anisimov #42 of the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on September 29, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Smith Waits For His NHL Opportunity To Arrive

Brendan Smith appears ready for the NHL. The highly-skilled, 22-year-old puck-moving defenseman would be preparing for his first NHL season in many organizations.

97.1 The Ticket–2011/08/26

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