Helm and Ritola Return From Detroit
Published on March 17, 2008 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Detroit Red Wings on Monday assigned center Darren Helm and left wing Mattias Ritola to the Grand Rapids Griffins.
The 21-year-old forwards both made their NHL debuts last week, becoming the 92nd and 93rd Griffins alumni to play in the NHL. Helm appeared in three games for Detroit and averaged 6:11 in ice time, while Ritola averaged 5:46 over two games and recorded his first NHL point with an assist in the Wings' 4-3 loss at Columbus on Sunday.
Helm and Ritola rank first and second, respectively, among Griffins rookies in scoring, with Helm showing 24 points (11-13-24) in 59 contests and Ritola compiling 22 points (6-16-22) and a team-high plus-15 rating in 60 games.
Both players are expected to be in the Griffins' lineup on Wednesday when they host the North Division-leading Toronto Marlies at 7 p.m.
Contact: Randy Cleves, Senior Director of Public Relations (x3046) Randy Rice, Public Relations Assistant (x3026)
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