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Maine addition
- Updated: August 23, 2016
TRAVERSE CITY, MICH. — The Red Wings seem to like players from the University of Maine.
Not only were goaltender Jimmy Howard and forward Gustav Nyquist Black Bears, current prospects Patrick Holway and Chase Pearson will play there this season.
All four were Detroit draft picks.
Last spring, the Wings signed another Maine product, defenseman Dan Renouf, to a two-year, entry-level contract.
“Just seemed like they had a lot of trust in me and they think a lot of me as a player and felt like I was ready to leave school and take the next step in turning pro and I’m glad I did so far,” Renouf said during last month’s development camp in Traverse City.
Renouf was able to join the Grand Rapids Griffins for the end of their season. He played in six games and recorded one assist.
“I came down and had to go back to school for a bit but I spent about two months there and it was really valuable for me,” Renouf said. “I think the best part was just getting to know the guys. Coming here for this camp, I already know a couple of the guys and even management, the coaching staff. That’s really important, just feeling comfortable at these camps. I …
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