Barnes Back in Grand Rapids

December 16, 2003 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release

Grand Rapids, Mich. - The Grand Rapids Griffins on Tuesday announced that the Detroit Red Wings have assigned left wing Ryan Barnes to the American Hockey League team. Barnes, who yesterday became the sixth Grand Rapids player in a span of seven days to receive a call-up, made his NHL debut last night in the Red Wings' 4-1 win over Florida. He went scoreless over 4:30 of ice time.

Detroit's second choice (55th overall) in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft, Barnes currently leads the Griffins with 36 penalty minutes and is tied for fifth on the team with eight assists. He has eight points (0-8-8) and a plus-four rating in 26 outings this season.

Barnes is expected to return to the Griffins' lineup on Wednesday, when they host the San Antonio Rampage in a 7 p.m. start at Van Andel Arena.

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