Detroit Recalls Tootoo
December 18, 2013 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday recalled right wing Jordin Tootoo from the Grand Rapids Griffins.
An 11-year pro, Tootoo has appeared in 12 contests with Grand Rapids since his assignment to the team on Nov. 14, registering four points (1-3 - 4), a plus-four rating and 23 penalty minutes. Prior to joining the Griffins, Tootoo last played in the AHL with the Milwaukee Admirals during the 2005-06 season, when he accumulated 49 points (23-26 - 49) and 399 PIM in 100 games.
Originally the Nashville Predators' sixth selection (98th overall) in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft, Tootoo, 30, has skated in 536 regular season games over 10 NHL seasons, posting 133 points (49-84 - 133) and 808 penalty minutes. The 5-foot-9, 198-pound right wing signed as a free agent with the Wings on July 1, 2012, and has since produced eight points (3-5 - 8) and 83 PIM in 50 games for the team, including eight scoreless appearances this season. The Churchill, Manitoba, native has also played in 40 career Stanley Cup Playoff games over the course of his career, notching 10 points (3-7 - 10) and 65 PIM.
The Griffins (19-5-1-1) will take on the Iowa Wild tonight at 8:05 p.m. EST at Wells Fargo Arena.
The Wings will host the Calgary Flames at Joe Louis Arena on Thursday at 7:30 p.m., when Tootoo will be available to play.
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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