Rachel Anderson
I am a Ops and Marketing rep at a Grand Rapids based music company. I am a journalist for Access Hockey MI covering the USHL"s Muskegon Lumberjacks and WingsNation covering Griffins/Red Wings prospects.
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The Grind Line: Is Zadina Better off in Grand Rapids?
October 8th, 2018 Recently, the Detroit Red Wings' staff made the decision to send the highly-touted Filip Zadina to their AHL affiliate, the Grand Rapids Griffins. Not so surprisingly, this move caused a ripple effect of dissatisfaction among Red Wings fans. Many claimed they had lost faith in the organization already, as they thought...
Sulak Attack - Red Wings Towering Blueliner
October 5th, 2018 The Detroit Red Wings blueline has been a question mark for some time. Thankfully, the end is near in terms of finding the right fit for the team’s development plan. In addition to the existing talent of Joe Hicketts, Filip Hronek and Dennis Cholowski, the Red Wings have added Libor Sulak to the mix. Sulak, a native of the Czech...
Svechnikov Is Red Wings Roster Ready
September 29th, 2018 Evgeny Svechnikov was one of the Detroit Red Wings' brightest prospects following his draft selection in 2015. Chosen 19th overall, it looked as if the Red Wings were going to revive the Russian brilliance of the 90’s. Svechnikov was signed to a three-year entry deal with Detroit and took the ice for the Grand Rapids Griffins for the...
Joe Hicketts Should Take Mike Green's Place
September 27th, 2018 Detroit Red Wings defenseman Mike Green has recently been diagnosed with a liver-attacking illness, sidelining him indefinitely. The Red Wings have more spots than ever needing to be filled, and young stars are making convincing cases throughout the preseason. Filip Hronek, a golden boy in the eyes of Red Wings management, will almost...
The Grind Line: Red Wings Training Camp Cuts
September 24th, 2018 Preseason is well underway for the Detroit Red Wings. Following a successful Training Camp, Detroit sent a few guys packing back to juniors. Unfortunately for some, it was not wholly unexpected. The uniquely grueling training camp style, initiated last season, siphoned out the weaker links among the prospects. Among those sent back down,...
The Grind Line: Red Wings Who Need to Step Up
September 4th, 2018 Detroit has been swarming with news in recent weeks. Detroit Red Wings, Henrik Zetterberg isn’t expected to participate in training camp and, likely, the regular season. With the loss of their captain, the remaining Red Wings will face increased responsibility. The rising stars and current skaters will have to significantly ramp up...
