DetroitRedWings.com’s Jonathan Mills posted an article regarding Alex DeBrincat’s comments this morning, noting that the new Red Wings forward really wanted to “come home”:
While addressing the media, DeBrincat reminisced about how his love for the sport was fueled by watching the Red Wings’ Stanley Cup championship runs in 2002 and 2008.
“They were just so successful through my whole childhood,” DeBrincat said. “It was so fun to watch and that’s a big reason why I play the game. To get to that success is a goal of mine.”
DeBrincat also recalled playing hockey in Farmington Hills as some of his fondest childhood memories.
“I played for the Farmington Hills Fire for quite a few years at Farmington Hills Ice Arena,” DeBrincat said. “That rink is pretty special to me. Then I moved on to play for Victory Honda, which I’ve trained at for the past couple years too.”
Now, DeBrincat is ready to make new memories with the Red Wings.
“You can see that the compete level is definitely higher,” DeBrincat said. “You see a team that’s maybe frustrated in being in a rebuild and wants to get out. I’m excited to be here, join that and hopefully be part of the solution to get out of that. I’m just really excited to join these guys and I see the potential in this group.”
