Detroit Red Wings Training Camp Details
The upcoming training camp for the Detroit Red Wings has been officially detailed, showcasing a roster of 62 players set to participate. Activities will kick off on Thursday, September 18, at the Centre ICE Arena located in Traverse City, Michigan. Over the course of three days, the team will engage in various on-ice drills, systems evaluations, and intra-team scrimmages, culminating in the annual Red & White Game scheduled for Sunday, September 21, at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, home of the AHL affiliate Grand Rapids Griffins.
Camp Highlights
This year’s camp is highlighted by 32 forwards, 22 defensemen, and 8 goaltenders, as players prepare for the approaching season. Fans interested in attending can find a limited number of general admission tickets available online at MyNorthTickets.com, with prices slightly varying each day of camp.
Schedule Overview
The schedule is as follows:
- Thursday, September 18
- Team Delvecchio:
- 9:45 a.m. – Video Session
- 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. – Practice
- 10:50 – 11:20 a.m. – Scrimmage (vs. Team Howe)
- 11:40 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. – Scrimmage (vs. Team Howe)
- 12:10 p.m. – Off-Ice Workout
- Team Howe:
- 10:40 – 10:50 a.m. – On-Ice Warm-Up
- 10:50 – 11:20 a.m. – Scrimmage (vs. Team Delvecchio)
- 11:40 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. – Scrimmage (vs. Team Delvecchio)
- 12:10 p.m. – Video Session
- 12:25 – 1:10 p.m. – On-Ice Practice
- 1:10 p.m. – Off-Ice Workout
- Team Lindsay:
- 12:10 p.m. – Video Session
- 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. – On-Ice Practice
- 2:30 p.m. – Off-Ice Workout
This schedule will repeat across the following days with minor adjustments, leading into the Red & White Game on Sunday. Non-game participants will take part in a morning video session and practice before the game.
Commemorative Jerseys and Upcoming Season
Furthermore, to enhance the excitement of the season, the Red Wings recently introduced commemorative Centennial jerseys as part of the celebration of their 100th anniversary.
Looking ahead, after the camp and the Red & White game, the Red Wings will return to Detroit for their preseason, which includes matchups against teams like the Chicago Blackhawks and Toronto Maple Leafs. This training regimen and exhibition slate will help shape the team prior to the official start of the NHL season. Fans are encouraged to engage with the Red Wings through their official team site and social media for updates and more information.