Mrazek and Tatar to Detroit, McCollum to Grand Rapids
Published on February 4, 2013 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Detroit Red Wings on Monday recalled goaltender Petr Mrazek and left wing Tomas Tatar from the Grand Rapids Griffins and assigned goaltender Tom McCollum to the Griffins.
Mrazek, 20, owns a 16-7-1 record, a 2.26 goals against average, a 0.916 save percentage and one shutout in 25 games with the Griffins this season. The Ostrava, Czech Republic, native backstopped the club to back-to-back wins last weekend, stopping 53 of the 54 shots he saw in a 5-1 victory in Hamilton on Friday and a 1-0 shutout win versus Abbotsford on Saturday. Detroit's fifth choice (141st overall) in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, the first-year pro also represented Grand Rapids at the 2013 AHL All-Star Classic last week.
Tatar, 22, ranks second on the Griffins and is tied for seventh in the AHL with 39 points (19-20-39) in 44 games. A fifth-year pro, the Ilava, Slovakia, native ranks among the Griffins' all-time franchise leaders with 83 goals (3rd), 103 assists (7th), 186 points (6th), 15 game-winning goals (3rd) and 628 shots (7th). Tatar, who was the Red Wings' second choice (60th overall) in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, has recorded one goal in nine career NHL contests.
McCollum, 23, has appeared in 17 games with Grand Rapids this season, sporting a 10-6-1 record, a 2.69 goals against average, a 0.899 save percentage and one shutout. The Sanborn, N.Y., native sits just one game shy of 100 as a Griffin and ranks among the team's all-time goaltending leaders with 5,477 minutes (4th), 37 wins (7th) and 2,365 saves (4th).
The Griffins return to the ice on Wednesday, hosting the Houston Aeros at 7 p.m. before embarking on a trip to Oklahoma City to face the Barons for back-to-back games on Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. EST. Tickets for Wednesday's game are available at griffinshockey.com.
American Hockey League Stories from February 4, 2013
- Preview vs Rochester Americans - Abbotsford Heat
- Rampage Kick off Rodeo Road Trip with 5-2 Win over Houston - San Antonio Rampage
- Sharks Hit the Road for Six Straight - Worcester Sharks Weekly - Worcester Sharks
- Rangers Recall J.T. Miller and Brandon Mashinter from Whale, Assign Benn Ferriero - Connecticut Whale
- Sabres Recall Defenseman Adam Pardy from Rochester - Rochester Americans
- B's Recall Ryan Spooner From Providence On Emergency Basis - Providence Bruins
- Monarchs Weekly Report - Manchester Monarchs
- Falcons Announce Roster Moves - Springfield Falcons
- Pompea To Hold Press Conference - Springfield Falcons
- Crunch Weekly - Syracuse Crunch
- Penguins Weekly - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
- Raise a Glass with the Wolves at Ram Brewery in Schaumburg - Chicago Wolves
- Aeros Add Two More - Houston Aeros
- Minnesota Wild Trade Nick Palmieri - Houston Aeros
- Amerks Recall Jacob Lagace from Bakersfield - Rochester Americans
- Hamilton Bulldogs Weekly - Hamilton Bulldogs
- The Rock Report - St. John's IceCaps
- Rangers Acquire Forwards Darroll Powe and Nick Palmieri - Connecticut Whale
- Dallas Returns Benn & Nilstorp to Texas - Texas Stars
- Whale Weekly - Connecticut Whale
- Rampage Raise $42,000 on Pink in the Rink Night - San Antonio Rampage
- Slumping Hogs Slip in Lone Star State - Rockford IceHogs
- Wolves Weekly Notes - Chicago Wolves
- Mrazek Named CCM/AHL Player of the Week - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Grand Rapids' Petr Mrazek Named CCM/AHL Player of the Week - AHL
- Rampage Recall from Loan Forward Garrett Wilson - San Antonio Rampage
- Falcons Weekly Notes - Springfield Falcons
- "Ex" Factor Invades War Memorial on February 23 - Syracuse Crunch
- Amerks' Road Game on February 5 to be Broadcast on WBER 90.5 FM - Rochester Americans
- Minnesota Wild Recalls Forward Charlie Coyle, Defenseman Jared Spurgeon Placed on IR - Houston Aeros
- Mrazek and Tatar to Detroit, McCollum to Grand Rapids - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Strong Start To February - Hershey Bears
- Senators Recall Forward Stephane Da Costa from Binghamton - Binghamton Senators
- IceCaps Release 2012-13 Hockey Card Set - St. John's IceCaps
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
