Press release: Red Wings establish 23-man roster, send Berggren and others to Grand Rapids

From the Detroit Red Wings:

RED WINGS REDUCE ROSTER TO 23

… Detroit to Begin 98th Season in Franchise History on Thursday, Oct. 12 With Road Game Against New Jersey Devils at 7:30 p.m. at Prudential Center …

DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings today assigned forwards Jonatan Berggren, Cross Hanas and Elmer Soderblom and defenseman Simon Edvinsson to the American Hockey League’s Grand Rapids Griffins. Additionally, the Red Wings have assigned forward Nate Danielson to the Western Hockey League’s Brandon Wheat Kings. Detroit has also designated forwards Matt Luff and Carter Mazur as injured non-roster.

The roster moves bring the Red Wings to a 23-man roster, consisting of 13 forwards, seven defensemen and three goaltenders. The Red Wings will begin their 98th season in franchise history on Thursday, Oct. 12 with a road game against the New Jersey Devils at 7:30 p.m. at Prudential Center.

The Griffins confirm:

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Detroit Red Wings on Sunday assigned forwards Jonatan Berggren, Cross Hanas and Elmer Soderblom, and defenseman Simon Edvinsson to the Grand Rapids Griffins.

The Griffins will begin practices in Grand Rapids tomorrow at 11 a.m. in preparation for Friday’s season opener against the Colorado Eagles at 7 p.m. at Van Andel Arena.

Fans can secure their full-seasonselect-season or group ticket packages by calling (616) 774-4585 ext. 2 or visit griffinshockey.com for more information. Single-game tickets for the Griffins’ 2023-24 season can be purchased through griffinshockey.com/tickets.

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