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The Detroit Red Wings have invited ten free agents to their annual Development Camp in Traverse City beginning July 7th.

Among those auditioning are Red Wing draft choice Julien Cayer, who will become a free agent on August 15th and is unlikely to sign with Detroit, Michael Babcock, Jr and NCAA championship winning goalie Parker Milner.

Following is a review of the invitees (listed alphabetically).

•  Michael Babcock, Jr. – The 5-foot-9, 150 pound forward is the son of the Red Wings head coach. The speedy forward was the 68th overall pick of the Cedar Rapid … Continue Reading
  

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The Detroit Red Wings have announced their 2012 development camp roster to be held at Centre I.C.E. Arena in Traverse City, MI beginning on July 7th. The team features  all of the Red Wings draft choices from the 2012 draft including Martin Frk, Jake Paterson, Andreas Athansiou, Mike McKee, James DeHaas, and Rasmus Bodin. Top prospects Brenden Smith, Teemu Pulkkinen, Riley Sheehan, and Petr Mrazek are also slated to participate. The Wings have also invited ten free agent try-outs to round … Continue Reading

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Bryan Rufenach (1989 – 2012)

Bryan Rufenach’s tragic death hit the hockey world hard. When news surfaced about his accidental death while traveling Europe, his teammates, friends and fans throughout the Red Wings organization offered help and support to his grieving family. The 23 year-old was selected by Detroit in 2007 and signed a contract last season with the Grand Rapids Griffins. Rufenach spent most of the season with Toledo of the ECHL where he notched 13 goals and 33 points in 54 games.

Prior to turning pro, the offensive … Continue Reading

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Tomas Holmstrom will serve as the Grand Marshal for the DTE Energy Cherry Royale parade on Saturday July 14th in Traverse City, MI. The parade, which is the largest of the Cherry Festival parades, will begin at 11:15 am at Railroad and Front streets in downtown Traverse City, MI.

Holmstrom’s appearance at the parade is part of a partnership with Centre I.C.E. arena and the Detroit Red Wings Development camp which begins July 7th. The camp, which is in its second year in Traverse City, will feature daily practice sessions that will include many … Continue Reading

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I appeared on the Vic McCarty show on May 25, 2012.  We discussed the Stanley Cup Finals and the upcoming Red Wings Development Camp.  To listen to the podcast click here.

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The Detroit Red Wings will host their annual prospects development camp at the Centre I.C.E. Arena in Traverse City, MI again this year. This year’s camp will begin on July 7 and run through the 14th. All practices are open to the public and this camp is the only opportunity to see many of the Red Wings up and coming college and European talent. In addition, the Wings selections from the 2012 NHL entry draft are expected to participate and it will give the organization it’s first look at the … Continue Reading