Tootoo Returns to Grand Rapids
December 23, 2013 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Detroit Red Wings on Monday assigned right wing Jordin Tootoo to the Grand Rapids Griffins.
Originally the Nashville Predators' sixth selection (98th overall) in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft, Tootoo, 30, has skated in 538 regular season games over 10 NHL seasons, posting 134 points (49-85 - 134) and 808 penalty minutes. The 5-foot-9, 198-pound right wing signed as a free agent with the Wings on July 1, 2012, and has since produced nine points (3-6 - 9) and 83 PIM in 52 games for the team, including one assist in 10 appearances this season. The Churchill, Manitoba, native has also played in 40 career Stanley Cup Playoff games over the course of his career, notching 10 points (3-7 - 10) and 65 PIM.
In his 11th professional season, Tootoo has appeared in 12 contests with Grand Rapids, registering four points (1-3 - 4), a plus-four rating and 23 PIM. Prior to joining the Griffins, Tootoo last played in the AHL with the Milwaukee Admirals during the 2005-06 season, when he accumulated 49 points (23-26 - 49) and 399 PIM in 100 games.
The Griffins (21-6-1-1) will pick up after a brief holiday break on Thursday with a tilt against the Milwaukee Admirals at BMO Harris Bradley Center at 8 p.m. EST.
Fans can secure their full-season, select-season or group ticket packages by calling (616) 774-4585 ext. 2. Single-game tickets for all home games are now available for purchase at all Star Tickets locations, including The Zone, online through griffinshockey.com, or by phone through Star Tickets at (800) 585-3737.
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