Janik Recalled by Detroit
Published on March 10, 2011 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Detroit Red Wings on Thursday recalled defenseman Doug Janik from the Grand Rapids Griffins.
Janik, 30, makes his second trip to Detroit this season after logging a seven-game stint from Oct. 12-30, when he went scoreless with seven penalty minutes, eight shots, a minus-two rating and an average ice time of 13:13.
A 10-year veteran and alternate captain of the Griffins, Janik shows 17 points (4-13-17), 55 PIM and ranks sixth on the team with a plus-6 rating through 46 games with Grand Rapids
Janik will be available for action Friday night when the Red Wings host the Edmonton Oilers at 7:30 p.m.
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