Taro Hirose News

Hirose had 15 goals, 41 assists, 12 PIMs and a -5 plus/minus through 69 games played with Grand Rapids (AHL) and has been recalled to Detroit on Monday. The 26-year-old makes his second call-up to the big squad, failing to pick up a point in one game during his previous time with the Red Wings this season.

Hirose made his season debut Tuesday, playing 7:57 TOI with one SOG but has been reassigned to Grand Rapids (AHL) on Wednesday. The 26-year-old returns to the Griffins, where he has 15 goals, 39 assists, and 12 PIMs across 64 games played.

Hirose had 15 goals, 39 assists, and 12 PIMs through 64 games with Grand Rapids (AHL) and has been recalled Tuesday with the expectation to make his season debut. The 26-year-old has previously played in 57 NHL games played, with four goals, 20 points and a -15 plus/minus.

Hirose will likely make his season debut on Tuesday because Alex Chiasson is dealing with an undisclosed injury. Hirose has had a strong AHL campaign, leading Grand Rapids with 54 points (15G / 39A) in 64 games.

With Robby Fabbri out for the rest of the season and Tyler Bertuzzi ineligible to play in Canada, Hirose could get into the Red Wings lineup over the weekend. Hirose has had a terrific year in Grand Rapids, leading the Griffins with 45 points (14G / 31A) in 52 games.

With Michael Rasmussen and Kyle Criscuolo entering COVID-19 protocol on Wednesday, Hirose and Kyle Criscuolo have been called up to travel to Carolina. Hirose is leading Grand Rapids with 19 points (4G / 15A) in 22 games this season.

Hirose spent almost all of 2021 in the AHL, where he was second on the Griffins with 28 points (5G / 23A) in 29 games. He played in six games with the Red Wings, giving him 16 points (3G / 13A) in 42 career NHL games. Hirose could fight for a spot with the Red Wings next season but he's likely headed for the AHL to start the season.

Hirose and Givani Smith were both recalled and are likely to make their season debuts on Sunday with the Red Wings' forward group already being ravaged by COVID-19 and injuries. Hirose had seven points (2G / 5A) in 26 games with the Red Wings last season.

Hirose split his time between the AHL and NHL in 2020. He had seven points (2G / 5A) in 26 games with the Red Wings, to give him 14 points (3G / 11A) in 36 career NHL games. With Grand Rapids (AHL), he had 27 points (5G / 22A) in 35 games and will likely start the 2021 campaign in the minors.

Hirose appeared in three games during his call-up but did not have a point while registering five shots on goal. He goes back to the AHL, where he has 19 points (4G / 15A) in 22 games.

Hirose started the season with the Red Wings, posting seven points (2G / 5A) in 23 games. Since going to the AHL, the 23-year-old has scored four goals with 15 assists (19 points) in 22 games. He will take Frans Nielsen's (upper-body) spot on the roster.

Hirose was one of the two college free agents that the Red Wings signed on Tuesday. Hirose had an outstanding junior campaign, leading Michigan State with 50 points (15G / 35A) in 36 games. Hirose will report to the Red Wings and is expected to play through the final five weeks of the season.