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Bryan Rufenach Day – July 10, 2012

Raw McKee Happy to Take the Long Road

Mike McKee sat through seven rounds of the 2011 NHL draft in St. Paul, Minnesota and didn’t hear his name called by an NHL team. So when it was time for the 2012 draft, he opted to stay home.

“It was kind of tough to sit through it last year,” he said. “When I didn’t get picked, I just put my head down and kept working hard hoping it would happen this year. When it was the Red Wings, I was just as surprised as anyone because I didn’t talk to … Continue Reading

Red Wings Development Camp – July 9th pm Gallery

Red Wings Development Camp – July 9th am Gallery

More than Moves: Jurco Proving His Skills on the Ice

Tomas Jurco wants to be known as a hockey player and not as a youtube sensation. The 6-foot-2, 193 pound right wing showcases his stick handling skills in videos that have generated thousands of views.

“I don’t really do that stuff anymore,” he said. “I filmed that for one competition. It’s more about hockey now than about those moves.”

The Kosice, Slovakia native has proven that his jaw dropping skills can translate into offense. Last season while playing with the Saint John Sea Dogs of the QMJHL, Jurco scored 30 goals 68 … Continue Reading

Red Wings Development Camp – July 8th pm Gallery

Red Wings Development Camp – July 8th am Gallery

Weary Pulkkinen Soaking Up First Red Wings Experience

Teemu Pulkkinen traveled more than 22 hours on Friday to participate in his first Red Wings development camp. Despite the jet lag, the Vantaa, Finland native showed glimpses of his offensive talent during Saturday’s opening scrimmage.

“I am enjoying it so far, but it’s a little tough because I traveled yesterday,” Pulkkinen said. “This morning we had some (fitness) testing and now this one hour scrimmage. It’s a tough day, but I think every day is going to be better.”

Pulkkinen, who was drafted 111th overall in 2010 hasn’t participated in development … Continue Reading

2012 Development Camp Practice Teams

The Red Wings have announced the practice teams for the 2012 development camp. Below is a breakdown of the team Zetterberg and team Lidstrom. To view the full roster for the camp click here. you can also view the full schedule here. The two teams will complete off-ice workouts and on-ice drills rotating between morning and afternoon for both sessions. The one week is broken up by an evening scrimmage on July 10th at 7 pm. This scrimmage coincides with the benefit for fallen prospect, … Continue Reading

Red Wings Development Camp – July 7th Gallery

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