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Austin Watson Recalled by Detroit

October 30, 2024 - American Hockey League (AHL)
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Grand Rapids Griffins right wing Austin Watson
Grand Rapids Griffins right wing Austin Watson
(Grand Rapids Griffins, Credit: Nicolas Carrillo)

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday recalled right wing Austin Watson from the Grand Rapids Griffins under emergency conditions.

Watson is on a team-high three-game assist streak from Oct. 25-27 and his six helpers in seven games are tied for seventh in the AHL. Watson made his Red Wings debut on Oct. 14 at the New York Rangers, showing two penalty minutes and a minus-one rating. The former 18th overall pick in 2010 suited up for 33 contests with the Tampa Bay Lightning last season, notching four points (2-2-4), 93 penalty minutes and a plus-two rating. Watson has spent 11 seasons in the NHL since 2012-13 and has totaled 118 points (60-58-118), 707 penalty minutes and a minus-four rating in 516 career games. The Ann Arbor, Mich., native had spent his entire AHL career with the Milwaukee Admirals prior to this season, last competing in the league during the 2018-19 season. The 32-year-old has totaled 138 points (73-65-138), 108 penalty minutes and a plus-16 rating in 241 career AHL outings.

Fans can secure their full-season, select-season or group ticket packages by calling (616) 774-4585 ext. 2 or visit griffinshockey.com for more information. Single-game tickets for the Griffins' 2024-25 season can be purchased through griffinshockey.com/tickets.





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Grand Rapids Griffins right wing Austin Watson
Grand Rapids Griffins right wing Austin Watson

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