Detroit Hockey Now’s Kevin Allen filed a notebook article which wraps up coverage of the Red Wings’ 2023 Summer Development Camp, and he focuses on the performance of one Amadeus Lombardi:
Center prospect Amadeus Lombardi makes more than his fair share of memorable plays. But it was Lombardi’s pregame preparation for the Detroit Red Wings 3 V 3 tournament that caught the attention of Dan Cleary, the team’s director of player development.
“Amadeus is drinking Red Bull before the first game at 8:30,” Cleary said. “He’s competitive, he likes to do well. You could see as the games went along, he got his legs, got more confidence. He’s super-pumped up for a good summer of training.”
Lombardi left the Red Wings’ Development Camp with some bragging rights after his Team Osaer won the 3-on-3 event. Lombardi and Co. downed Team Bain 2-1 on an overtime goal by free agent invitee Liam McLinskey of Holy Cross. He had both goals for the champion in the final. Detroit first-round pick Nate Danielson played for Team Bain. He’s a smooth competitor. He always seems to be where the puck pops out.
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Lombardi was noticeable every time he was on the ice. He is likely to play for Grand Rapids in the upcoming season.
“Amadeus is a sponge out there, he’s a rink rat, he loves to play, he’s constantly asking questions,” Cleary said. ” Really excited for Amadeus. He’s got great speed, good talent, he’s got hands, but he’s driven, he’s very competitive.”
