Griffins Add Marek Tvrdon
April 26, 2013 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Detroit Red Wings have reassigned left wing Marek Tvrdon (MAIR-ehk T'VEHR-duhn) to the Grand Rapids Griffins from the WHL's Vancouver Giants.
A native of Nitra, Slovakia, Tvrdon appeared in 18 games with the Giants before a blood clot ended his season in November. Despite the injury, Tvrdon finished eighth on the team with 22 points (8-14-22). In 2011-12, the 6-foot-2, 217-pound forward placed second on Vancouver with 74 points (31-43-74) in 60 contests. The 20-year-old forward recorded 107 points (45-62-107) and 92 penalty minutes in 90 WHL career games.
The Griffins' chase for the Calder Cup will begin tonight as they take on the Houston Aeros at 8:05 p.m. EDT. After Game 2 on Sunday in Houston, the series will shift to Grand Rapids for Game 3 on Wednesday at 7 p.m. and, if necessary, Games 4 and 5 on Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at griffinshockey.com.
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