The Red Wings’ prospects won a 5-2 decision over the Columbus Blue Jackets’ prospects on Friday afternoon/evening, and DetroitRedWings.com’s Jonathan Mills wrote a superb recap with quips and quotes from Riley Piercey, Elmer Soderblom and coach Ben Simon:
Forward Riley Piercey, who made the Detroit Red Wings’ 2022 NHL Prospect Tournament roster as a free-agent invitee, made quite the first impression.
Piercey scored four goals for the Red Wings, who opened their three-game NHL Prospect Tournament schedule with a 5-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday afternoon in front of a packed Centre Ice Arena crowd.
“It was just one of those nights,” Piercey said. “The puck bounces were there, and I capitalized on my opportunities when I had them.”
Piercey, who earned 27 goals and 31 assists in 59 games last season for the OHL’s Flint Firebirds, said he wants to “make a good name” for himself in Traverse City.
“It’s the start that everyone hopes for and dreams for,” Piercey said. “To get that start was good, but we got the big win.”‘
