DETROIT -- The Red Wings have signed left wing Justin Abdelkader to an amateur tryout, and the former Michigan State standout will be available to play in tonight’s game against Columbus at Joe Louis Arena at 7:30 p.m. EDT.

A native of Muskegon, Mich., Abdelkader starred for the Spartans the past three seasons, helping them win the 2007 national championship.

With 18-seconds left in regulation, he scored the game-winning goal in the title win over Boston College, and was named the Frozen Four's MVP.

Abdelkader, 21, was Detroit’s second-round selection (42nd overall) in the 2005 draft.

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Season   Team                                    Lge    GP    G    A  Pts  PIM  GP   G   A Pts PIM
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2004-05  Cedar Rapids                      USHL   60   27   25   52   86  11   0   4   4   8
2005-06  Michigan State University   NCAA   44   10   12   22   83
2006-07  Michigan State University   NCAA   38   15   18   33   91
2007-08  Michigan State University   NCAA   42   19   21   40  107