AHL Grand Rapids Griffins

Red Wings Recall Ouellet

Published on April 20, 2016 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release


GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday recalled defenseman Xavier Ouellet from the Grand Rapids Griffins.

Detroit's second choice, 48th overall, in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, Ouellet played in five games with the Red Wings this season and recorded one point (0-1-1) and two penalty minutes.

The 6-foot, 200-pound blueliner collected 29 points (4-25-29) and a plus-18 rating in 61 games with the Griffins this season. In January, he was selected to participate in the 2016 AHL All-Star Classic - his second consecutive all-star selection - as he became just the fourth Griffins player ever to be named an all-star participant in back-to-back years (Niklas Kronwall 2004-05, Gustav Nyquist 2012-13, Michel Picard 1997-98 in the IHL). Ouellet was unable to play in the 2015 All-Star Classic because he was on recall with the Red Wings.

Ouellet appeared in 52 games with the Griffins during the 2014-15 campaign, registering 16 points (1-15-16), a plus-24 rating and 24 PIM. During the 2015 Calder Cup Playoffs, Ouellet appeared in 16 games with Grand Rapids and led team defensemen in scoring with six points (1-5-6) and a plus-six rating.

Ouellet has played in 30 regular season games for Detroit since 2013 and has totaled four points (2-2-4). He has made one appearance in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the Red Wings, playing in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals against Boston in 2014.

A native of Bayonne, France, Ouellet has tallied 62 points (9-53-62) in 183 career AHL games with the Griffins since 2013.

The Detroit Red Wings trail the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-1 in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals with Game 5 set for Thursday in Tampa.

Grand Rapids begins its 2016 Calder Cup Playoffs on Friday at division champion Milwaukee. Game 1 of the Central Division Semifinals is set for 8 p.m. EDT at the BMO Harris Bradley Center.

Tickets for Games 3 and 4 of the division semifinals at Van Andel Arena are now on sale at all Star Tickets locations, including The Zone, online through griffinshockey.com, by phone through Star Tickets at (800) 585-3737, or via the Griffins app for iPhone or Android.

Available for all playoff home games, Playoff 4-Packs include four or more tickets at a savings of $3 per ticket plus no service fees. To purchase a Playoff 4-Pack, visit griffinshockey.com/playoffs or call (616) 774-4585 ext. 2.

Fans who want to experience every Griffins game at Van Andel Arena during the 2016 Calder Cup Playoffs can now purchase a Griffins Playoff Pass. Enjoy the same great seat at significant savings plus the convenience of the "pay-as-we-play" method of payment. To reserve your Griffins Playoff Pass, please call (616) 774-4585 ext. 2.

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