Fournier Returned by Detroit
February 24, 2014 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Detroit Red Wings on Monday assigned defenseman Gleason Fournier to the Grand Rapids Griffins.
Fournier, 22, has skated in 11 games with the Griffins this season, tallying zero points and a plus-three rating. Since joining Grand Rapids in the 2011-12 season, the Rimouski, Quebec, native has potted a total of 10 points (2-8 - 10) in 54 contests. Detroit's fourth choice (90th overall) in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, Fournier has also suited up in 71 career games with the ECHL's Toledo Walleye, posting 19 points (3-16 - 19) and 44 penalty minutes. Prior to turning pro, the six-foot, 191-pound defenseman recorded 133 points (31-102 - 133) in 237 games with the QMJHL's Rimouski Oceanic from 2007-11.
The Griffins will hit the road this week for a rematch against the Milwaukee Admirals on Wednesday at 8 p.m. before consecutive games against the Abbotsford Heat on Friday and Saturday at 10 p.m.
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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