The Rockford IceHogs have signed Marcel Marcel, a 2023 Chicago Blackhawks draft pick, to a one-year AHL contract. Marcel, a 19-year-old forward from Czechia, had a successful season in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and helped his country secure a silver medal at the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship.
The Detroit Red Wings have released the roster for their 2023 Development Camp, which includes all 11 players selected at the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. The camp will feature daily on-ice instruction, off-ice workouts, and presentations to help players transition to professional hockey. The three-on-three tournament will be streamed live on the Red Wings' website and social media platforms.
The Detroit Red Wings selected nine players during the second day of the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, including goaltender Trey Augustine, defensemen Andrew Gibson and Brady Cleveland, left wing Noah Dower-Nilsson, defenseman Larry Keenan, defenseman Jack Phelan, left wing Kevin Bicker, goaltender Rudy Guimond, and center Emmitt Finnie. The Red Wings added promising prospects to their roster from various leagues and countries, aiming to strengthen their team for the future.
The Minnesota Wild selected defenseman Aaron Pionk, brother of NHL player Neal Pionk, with the 149th pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. Pionk, who has previously been through the draft twice, is 20 years old and has spent his last season with the USHL's Waterloo Blackhawks. He will be attending the University of Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs next season. The Wild also drafted another Minnesota-born player, Charlie Stramel, in their first four picks.
The Detroit Red Wings selected center Nate Danielson and defenseman Axel Sandin Pellikka with their first-round picks in the NHL Entry Draft. Danielson, a versatile player known for his well-rounded game, was chosen ninth overall, while Sandin Pellikka, considered one of the best offensive defensemen in the draft class, was selected 17th overall. The Red Wings were unable to complete any trades during the draft but have several picks remaining for the second day. General manager Steve Yzerman expressed his satisfaction with the selections and emphasized the importance of building a strong core for the team's future.