Red Wings Prospect Makes Big Return
Everyone loves a feel-good story.
It appears that Detroit Red Wings and Grand Rapids Griffins fans will get to celebrate a feel-good story today.
According to the Griffins' social media page on X (formerly known as Twitter), a promising young forward prospect will return to the lineup tonight.
Run it back tonight? 😉 #GoGRG pic.twitter.com/lovoxfhiuS
— Grand Rapids Griffins (@griffinshockey) February 19, 2025
Amadeus Lombardi has been injured since December 1st, but he looks ready to return now.
The social media team posted a hype video. It mostly plays highlights of Lombardi, mixed with some X comments and a text conversation with Lombardi himself.
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Lombardi is 11 points away from matching his AHL career-high from last season. In 70 games, he collected five goals and 21 assists for 26 points.
It's been two months since Griffins head coach Dan Watson told the media that Lombardi would be out for a, "little while."
Tonight, the Griffins play the Lehigh Valley Phantoms at Van Andel Arena. This will be their third meeting this season.
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