Detroit Recalls Mrazek
March 8, 2014 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Detroit Red Wings on Saturday recalled goaltender Petr Mrazek from the Grand Rapids Griffins.
A native of Ostrava, Czech Republic, Mrazek leads all AHL goaltenders with a 2.01 goals against average and a 0.928 save percentage (tied) and owns an 18-5-1 record in 24 appearances with Grand Rapids this season. In a 4-0 blanking of the Iowa Wild at Van Andel Arena last night, the 22-year-old earned his third AHL shutout of the season behind a 16-save performance.
The 6-foot-1, 187-pound Mrazek has also appeared between the pipes in seven games with Detroit this season, yielding a 1.64 GAA, a 0.924 save percentage and a 1-3-0 record. Mrazek posted his first NHL shutout versus the Edmonton Oilers on Nov. 2, when he turned away 14 shots.
The Griffins will host the Iowa Wild tonight at 7 p.m. before embarking on a season-high seven-game road trip.
Fans can secure their full-season, select-season or group ticket packages by calling (616) 774-4585 ext. 2. Single-game tickets for all home games are now available for purchase at all Star Tickets locations, including The Zone, online through griffinshockey.com, or by phone through Star Tickets at (800) 585-3737.
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