Flint Firebirds Defenseman Vili Saarijarvi

Red Wings Reassign Saarijarvi to Finish Season with Griffins

Flint, Mich. - Following the conclusion of Flint's inaugural season in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), the Detroit Red Wings have reassigned defenseman Vili Saarijärvi to their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, Grand Rapids Griffins, for the duration of the Griffins' season. Saarijärvi, a Detroit Red Wings 3rd round pick (73rd overall), in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft, ranked third on the Firebirds this season with... Full Story