Janik Returned to Griffins
Published on March 11, 2011 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - One day after recalling the defenseman from Grand Rapids, the Detroit Red Wings on Friday reassigned Doug Janik to the Griffins.
Janik, 30, had a seven-game stint with the Red Wings 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.
The 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
The Griffins kick off a three-in-three southern road swing tonight by visiting the Oklahoma City Barons at 7:05 EST.
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