Avery Returns to Griffins
Published on February 25, 2003 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Source: Grand Rapids Griffins News Release
Grand Rapids, Mich. - The Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League on Tuesday announced that center Sean Avery has rejoined the team on assignment from the Detroit Red Wings. In addition, the Griffins today assigned center Nathan Robinson to the Toledo Storm of the East Coast Hockey League.
In 39 games with the Red Wings this season, the 22-year-old Avery has tallied 11 points (5-6-11), 120 penalty minutes and a plus-seven rating.
During eight games with the Griffins between Oct. 18 and Nov. 18, Avery amassed eight points (4-4-8), 31 PIM and a plus-four rating. Robinson, 21, has appeared in 45 games with the Griffins, totaling 13 points (2-11-13) and 18 PIM. In three games with the Storm during November, the rookie contributed six points (1-5-6) and four PIM with a plus-three rating. Avery is expected to be in the Griffins' lineup on Wednesday at Allstate Arena when they visit the Chicago Wolves at 8:00 p.m.
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