The Detroit Red Wings fulfilled their need for a 13th forward on their roster after sending down John Leonard to the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins when they summoned forward Sheldon Dries.
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Dries, who has yet to appear in a single NHL game for the Red Wings this season, has since been returned back to Grand Rapids.
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A native of Macomb, Michigan, Dries played four seasons for the Western Michigan Broncos and has over 100 games of NHL experience with the Colorado Avalanche and the Vancouver Canucks.
Dries, who signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Red Wings in July 2024, has contributed to the record-breaking success of the Griffins this season. He’s appeared in 26 games and tallied 11 goals while adding 14 assists.
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