Grand Rapids Griffins Goalie Gets Called Up to Red Wings

A Grand Rapids goalie is heading back to Hockeytown after getting another call-up from the Detroit Red Wings.

Detroit Red Wings’ Primary Minor League Affiliate

During the regular season, NHL teams can carry up to 23 players on their active roster, with a minimum requirement of 20. From this 23-man squad, they can dress 20 players (18 skaters and 2 goaltenders) for each game.

Hockey is one of the most physical sports, and injuries can happen in countless ways. With roster spots limited, NHL teams rely on one or more minor league affiliates to provide a steady pool of players ready to step in when injuries strike.

The Detroit Red Wings’ primary minor league affiliate is the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League. The Wings also use the Toledo Walleye of the ECHL for player development, but the Griffins have been Detroit’s main developmental partner since 2002.

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Following a recent injury, the Detroit Red Wings have called up a goaltender from the Grand Rapids Griffins to reinforce their roster.

From Grand Rapids to Hockeytown

Two days ago during a matchup between the Detroit Red Wings and the Nashville Predators, goaltender John Gibson suffered an upper-body shoulder injury after taking a high shot in the first period of Detroit’s 4–2 victory.

According to WXYZ-TV, Grand Rapids Griffins goaltender Sebastian Cossa has been called up to the Detroit Red Wings to fill the spot left by John Gibson while he recovers.

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To stay within the NHL’s roster limit, Detroit reassigned defenseman Erik Gustafsson to Grand Rapids.

Sebastian Cossa has been performing strongly this season in net for the Grand Rapids Griffins, and it remains to be seen what kind of impact he’ll have as he rejoins the Detroit Red Wings.

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