Rachel Anderson
I am a Detroit Red Wings prospect journalist for Access Hockey MI covering the Grand Rapids Griffins and Toledo Walleye prospect development. Draft analyst for USHL hockey with the Muskegon Lumberjacks.
Author's Posts
Griffins Players Stepping Up Amidst Playoff Push
March 6th, 2020 Unlike their parent team, the Detroit Red Wings, the Grand Rapids Griffins are in a tight playoff race in the American Hockey League's Central Division. Fighting for another consecutive playoff appearance, Grand Rapids is relying heavily on their veteran leadership combined with the growing abilities of the youngsters. Detroit has...
The Grind Line: Red Wings Call-Ups Earning Roster Spots
March 2nd, 2020 What’s The Grind Line? Apart from the once-famous line of Kris Draper, Kirk Maltby, and either Joe Kocur or Darren McCarty, The Grind Line is also The Hockey Writers’ weekly column about the Detroit Red Wings. Rachel Anderson, Devin Little, and Tim Neral are the muckers who make up THW’s forechecking unit and sound off on Red...
Red Wings' Rasmussen Thriving in New Role
February 20th, 2020 Michael Rasmussen’s rookie season was spent with the Detroit Red Wings due to a conflict with his age at the time. Overall, it was a pretty productive season for the towering forward who put up 18 points in 62 games - not a terrible first season for a rookie on a not-so-great team. Related: Diving Into the Red Wings' No...
The Grind Line: Red Wings' Trade Worthy Prospects
February 17th, 2020 What’s The Grind Line? Apart from the once-famous line of Kris Draper, Kirk Maltby, and either Joe Kocur or Darren McCarty, The Grind Line is also The Hockey Writers’ weekly column about the Detroit Red Wings. Rachel Anderson and Tony Wolak are the muckers who make up THW’s forechecking unit and sound off on Red Wings...
Red Wings' Overlooked Prospects
February 4th, 2020 Following each draft season, naturally, there is a greater level of anticipation for the draftees. All eyes are on the anticipated success of the starry-eyed selections while players from seasons prior to fade into the background. Though more often than not, it’s unintentional. For the Detroit Red Wings, they have several...
The Grind Line: Red Wings' Brightest World Juniors Standouts
January 13th, 2020 The World Junior Championship has wrapped up, and players have returned to home ice. For Detroit Red Wings fans, they have many reasons to be thankful - the WJC showcased several of Detroit’s top prospects on the international stage (from 'Two Detroit Red Wings win gold with Canada in world junior hockey tournament,' Detroit Free...
