Red Wings Call on Conner
Published on December 1, 2011 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday recalled right wing Chris Conner from the Grand Rapids Griffins.
A native of Livonia, Mich., Conner leads the Griffins in scoring with 23 points (7-16 - 23) in 20 games. The 27-year-old winger has recorded a team-high seven multipoint games this season, including four three-point games. He currently ranks sixth in overall AHL scoring.
Conner has appeared in 139 NHL games, totaling 40 points (16-24 - 40). He spent the majority of the 2010-11 season with the Pittsburgh Penguins, tallying 16 points (7-9 - 16) in 60 regular season contests and adding one goal in seven postseason games.
The Griffins will be back in action on Friday when they welcome the Toronto Marlies at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at griffinshockey.com.
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