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Red Wings recall Michal Postava, send Sheldon Dries to Grand Rapids

Detroit called up the Griffins goaltender under emergency conditions on Thursday.

File photo: Detroit Red Wings goaltender Michal Postava makes a save against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
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Detroit added goaltender Michal Postava to its NHL roster on an emergency recall from the Grand Rapids Griffins on Thursday, Oct. 22. The Red Wings also sent forward Sheldon Dries to Grand Rapids, the Griffins announced.

Postava has won each of his four AHL starts this season, with a 1.25 goals-against average and a .954 save percentage. He earned the league’s player of the week award for the period ending Oct. 11 after winning twice with a 1.00 GAA and a .967 save percentage.

Dries returns to the Griffins after appearing in six games for Detroit during his recall. He has three goals and one assist in two AHL games this season.

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