The Detroit Red Wings will have three representatives at the World Junior Summer Showcase in Plymouth, MI starting on Thursday in Trey Augustine, Axel Sandin Pellikka and Anton Johansson.
The Hockey News’s Tony Ferrari recommends that fans keep their eye on two of the Red Wings’ three prospects participating in the event:
Trey Augustine, G, USA Team White: The Americans turned to their youngest goalie last year at the world juniors, and he was a steadying force in the crease. He wasn’t able to dominate and push them to the gold medal game, but with a year of development, he could put them over the top this year. The Detroit second-round pick will look to keep his name atop the depth chart for the Americans with a solid performance at the showcase.
Axel Sandin Pellikka, D, Sweden: After growing into a bigger role by the end of last year’s tournament, Sandin Pellikka could be one of the Swedes’ best players. His ability to play at both ends of the ice at the U-20 level and bring a dynamic presence to the offensive side of the ice should give Sweden the high-end skill that any competitive team requires at the World Junior Championship. He will have his work cut out for him with some older veterans on the team, but the skill of A.S.P. should win out.
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