Detroit, MI...The Detroit Red Wings today announced that defenseman Doug Janik has been reassigned to the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League. Janik, 31, has appeared in nine games for Detroit this season, recording 0G-1A-1P in addition to a rating of +2. The 6'2", 211-lb. blue-liner has also made 56 appearances with the Griffins this season, posting a team-high rating of +18 to go along with 7G-19A-26P and 57PIM.

Currently 44-25-5 on the 2011-12 NHL campaign, the Red Wings will next hit the ice on Saturday night at Joe Louis Arena for a 7:00 p.m. showdown with the Carolina Hurricanes. The first 10,000 fans in attendance for this match will receive a free poster courtesy of the Detroit Metropolitan Credit Union. Tickets to all upcoming Red Wings home games are available at the JLA Box Office (313-394-7000), all Ticketmaster (800-745-3000) outlets and online at DetroitRedWings.com.