Abdelkader signed to tryout
Former second-round pick could play vs. Columbus Thursday
Thursday, 04.03.2008 / 10:34 AM
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By John Hahn
- Senior Director of Communications
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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.
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
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.
ABDELKADER'S CAREER STATISTICS
--- Regular Season --- ---- Playoffs ----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
