Detroit, MI...The Detroit Red Wings today announced that veteran forward Chris Conner has been recalled from the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL). Conner appeared in six games for Detroit during the first half of December, tallying 1G-2A-3P in addition to a rating of +2. The 28-year-old native of Livonia, Mich., has also skated in 20 games for the Griffins this season, registering 7G-16A-23P-6PIM.

Currently 25-13-1 on the 2011-12 NHL campaign, Detroit will next face the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night (7:00 p.m. – FSD & 97.1 The Ticket) at the Air Canada Centre. The Red Wings will next play at home on Thursday, January 12 at 7:30 p.m. versus the Phoenix Coyotes. The first 7,500 fans in attendance for this 'Bobblehead Thursday' match will receive a free Danny Cleary bobblehead compliments of Dodge RAM, the official truck of the Detroit Red Wings. Tickets to all upcoming Red Wings home games are available at the JLA Box Office (313-396-7575), all Ticketmaster (800-745-3000) outlets and online at DetroitRedWings.com.