The CHL’s website’s Matt Tidcombe posted a summary of the six Red Wings prospects who plied their trades in the Canadian Hockey League last season–a.k.a. the QMJHL, OHL and WHL:
Nate Danielson (F) — Brandon Wheat Kings
Acquired: 2023 NHL Draft (9th overall)
CHL career stats: 145GP | 59G | 91A | 150PTSThe second CHL player selected at the 2023 NHL Draft, Brandon’s co-captain had a career best 33 goals and 78 points last season. Danielson, whose 667 faceoff wins last year were the 10th most in the WHL, was named to the East Division Second All-Star Team.
Alexandre Doucet (F) — Halifax Mooseheads
Acquired: Free agent
CHL career stats: 240GP | 108G | 139A | 247PTSDuring his fantastic 2022-23 season, Doucet penned a free agent deal with Detroit in March. Over the course of 70 games with Val-d’Or and Halifax, Doucet led the QMJHL in goals with 58 while his 115 points ranked third. With Halifax, he scored 31 goals in 36 games and then was tied first in postseason scoring across the CHL with 31 points.
The Sherbrooke, QC., native was selected to the CHL Third All-Star Team and QMJHL Second All-Star Team.
Emmitt Finnie (F) — Kamloops Blazers
Acquired: 2023 NHL Draft (201st overall)
CHL career stats: 112GP | 9G | 32A | 41PTSFinnie’s second WHL season saw him record nine goals and 35 points in 64 games with Kamloops while in the postseason he had four goals in 14 games. Finnie also suited up four times at the 2023 Memorial Cup presented by Kia.
Continued; Andrew Gibson (Soo Greyhounds), Amadeus Lombardi (Flint Firebirds) and Tnias Mathurin (North Bay Battalion) also played in the CHL this past season.
