The Detroit Red Wings’ 2023 Summer Development Campers enjoyed last night’s Detroit Tigers game from the owner’s suite, and DetroitRedWings.com’s Jonathan Mills discussed the players’ experiences at Comerica Park with several top prospects:
On the Fourth of July, after completing Day 4 of on-ice instruction at Little Caesars Arena’s BELFOR Training Center, 46 Red Wings prospects settled in at Comerica Park to cheer on the Detroit Tigers against the visiting Oakland Athletics.
“It’s pretty cool,” Nate Danielson, Detroit’s ninth overall pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, told DetroitRedWings.com. “Coming to see a Tigers game is fun. It’s nice to be able to do it with all the guys and get to know them more.”
After arriving at Comerica Park, the players headed to their designated suite and enjoyed a pre-game buffet featuring plenty of ballpark-themed food.
“It’s different showing up in a team environment like this,” said Carter Mazur, the Red Wings’ 70th overall pick in 2021. “I’m coming with my family most of the time, but it’s been a fun time so far at this camp. All these guys are just unbelievable human beings and were all drafted for a reason.”
Mazur, a Jackson, Mich., native, said that his favorite Tigers player growing up was center fielder Austin Jackson. But for Trey Augustine, a South Lyon, Mich., native, his childhood Tigers fandom revolved around two all-time Tigers greats.
“I grew up watching Tigers games,” said Augustine, Detroit’s 41st overall selection on June 29. “I’ve been here a good number of times. I grew up watching (Miguel) Cabrera play when he was a little bit younger, even (Justin) Verlander.”
