Former Red Wing Justin Abdelkader on U.S. World Championship team
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Detroit Red Wings forward Justin Abdelkader (8) fights for position in front of Las Vegas Knights goalie Marc-Andre Fleury (29) during the first period of their NHL game at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Thursday, February 7, 2019. (Mike Mulholland | MLive.com)Mike Mulholland | MLive.com
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Former Detroit Red Wings forward Justin Abdelkader was named to the U.S. roster for the World Championship, which begins May 22 in Riga, Latvia.
Abdelkader, 34, helped EV Zug win the Swiss League Championship this year, tallying six goals and nine points, along with 47 penalty minutes, in 13 playoff games. He joined the team late in the season, picking up four goals and four assists in nine games.
Former Red Wings Goalie Jimmy Howard Retires
Former Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard (pictured) announced his retirement from professional hockey on Thursday after 14 seasons with the organization.
Howard took over for Chris Osgood in the 2009-10 season as the lead goalie after spending four seasons with the AHL s Grand Rapids Griffins (the Wings top minor league affiliate). And he shared time with Petr Mrazek (now with the Carolina Hurricanes) for several years after that.
Jimmy was drafted in the second round by the team in 2003 and played his college hockey at Maine. He was a free agent this past offseason. But after considering an offer from the Edmonton Oilers, Howard has decided to hang up his goalie pads.