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2025 NHL Prospects Tournament Canceled, Future Hope Remains

7/9/2025

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Red Wings Shift

The NHL Prospects Tournament in Traverse City will not take place in 2025, as the Red Wings and Stars shift their games to Frisco, Texas, signaling a strategic evolution. Despite this change, the Red Wings' main training camp will remain in Traverse City, with hopes for future tournaments in 2026.

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Leighton Joins Red Wings

Former NHL goalie Michael Leighton from Petrolia is stepping into a new chapter as the goaltending coach for the Detroit Red Wings. With a storied career behind him, he’s eager to make an impact close to home. The team recently brought in goaltender John Gibson, hoping to break a nine-year playoff drought, earning a solid "B" grade from ESPN for their offseason efforts.

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Red Wings Shift

The NHL Prospects Tournament in Traverse City will not take place in 2025, as the Red Wings and Stars shift their games to Frisco, Texas, signaling a strategic evolution. Despite this change, the Red Wings' main training camp will remain in Traverse City, with hopes for future tournaments in 2026.

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