Detroit native Godwin Ihentuge, founder of Motor City Match-winning restaurant Yum Village, has brought his Afro-Caribbean menu items to Little Caesars Arena.

As part of a continuing effort to welcome Detroit-based and Black-owned restaurants to The District Detroit, Ihentuge’s Yum Village will be on the main floor of Little Caesars Arena in the Detroit House food hall – adjacent to the Meijer entrance – for the remainder of the Detroit Red Wings and Pistons seasons. Featured menu items include curry chicken, jollof rice, jerk chicken, truffle oil greens, Jezebel peach honey mustard chicken and more.

Yum Village was also a vendor in Comerica Park last season during Tigers home games, along with other Detroit-based options.

Ihentuge opened Yum Village to pay homage to both his Nigerian and African American roots, with a goal to share authentic Afro-Caribbean food with other Detroiters at an affordable cost. “I really want to see a proper spread of the culture, and I want to eat food that’s indigenous to my culture,” said Ihentuge. Combining his Detroit and African backgrounds, Ihentuge sources 85 percent of ingredients from Detroit and the other 15 percent from Haiti, West Africa and the Caribbean.

Beyond in-restaurant meal offerings, Yum Village offers Caribbean-themed apparel, all-natural personal care items from body butter to oils, spices, meal prep options, cooking classes and pre-prepared meal kits.

With a goal to stay connected to Detroit, Yum Village opens its doors to local creatives as an incubation, collaboration and pop-up space. The restaurant partners with World Central Kitchen, which provides meals amid natural disasters nationwide, as well as Brilliant Detroit, a local childhood development center. “At the end of the day I’m a kid from Detroit, a native Detroiter, for the most part, we came here when I was five. I came up through the Detroit system, and will continue to give back to it,” said Ihentuge.

Visit Yum Village at 6500 Woodward Ave, Detroit; 8029 Agnes St., Detroit; yumvillage.com, and at upcoming Little Caesars Arena-based sports and entertainment events.

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• Weekday home games airing on Bally Sports Detroit will begin at 6:40 p.m.
• Opening Day Presented by Rocket Mortgage is set for Thursday, April 6 at Comerica Park
• Must-have giveaway items at every Saturday home game, including increased quantites for all dates to 15,000 items
• Brand-new “Party in the Park” Fridays will feature fireworks, live music and entertainment

Single-game tickets for the 2023 Detroit Tigers season, featuring enhanced fan experiences, special events, a season-long celebration for the legendary Miguel Cabrera, and tremendous giveaway items, will go on-sale to fans February 17 at 10:00 a.m. on Tigers.com.

The 2023 campaign will be full of excitement for Tigers fans, as the club enters its first season under the new leadership of President of Baseball Operations Scott Harris. Opening Day in Detroit, Presented by Rocket Mortage, is scheduled for Thursday, April 6 vs. Boston. To ensure as many Tigers fans as possible have the opportunity to experience Opening Day, there is a maximum of eight tickets available per person to that game.

Major League Baseball’s new balanced schedule debuts this season, meaning the Tigers will play every other team at least once in 2023. That schedule features home series against some of baseball’s marquee teams, including Boston (April 6, 8-9), San Francisco (April 14-16), New York Mets (May 2-4), Atlanta (June 12-14), Toronto (July 7-9), Chicago (August 21-23), and New York Yankees (August 28-31).

In response to feedback from stakeholders around Tigers baseball, including fans, television rightsholders and baseball operations, weeknight home games this season will have a first pitch of 6:40 p.m. Fans are encouraged to visit the schedule on Tigers.com for a full listing of up-to-date game times.

One key storyline across baseball will be celebrating the final season in the career of a generation’s greatest hitter – Miguel Cabrera. The “Miggy Celebration 4-Pack” is now available on Tigers.com, and includes a ticket to Opening Day, April 29 vs. the Baltimore Orioles, June 10 against the Arizona Diamondbacks and Sept. 30 vs. the Cleveland Guardians.

“With pitchers and catchers working out in Lakeland, we’re certainly feeling the passion of Tigers fans as a new season begins in Tigertown and the anticipation builds for Opening Day in Detroit,” said Chris McGowan, President and CEO of Ilitch Sports + Entertainment. “We’re constantly listening to feedback from fans and stakeholders and our staff has been hard at work this off-season enhancing the fan experience and addressing topics we hear about, ranging from increasing the quantity of giveaway items to moving up the start time for weeknight games. In addition, it’s going to be an emotional celebration of Miguel Cabrera’s final season as a player, which has led to strong demand for Tigers tickets during our on-sale windows so far this winter.”

Thanks to the commitment of corporate partners, and new this year, the Tigers have increased the number of giveaway items as the first 15,000 fans throught the gates will receive the promotional item for each of the below dates. Fridays will be a “Party in the Park,” featuring fireworks, live music and entertainment. Chevy Sunday Kids Days are also back, when young fans can get player autographs on the concourse, run the bases after the games and enjoy free rides on the Ferris Wheel and Hi-Chew Carousel.

Promotional items, including three giveaways celebrating Cabrera’s career, are listed below. Details are subject to change.

‍2023 DETROIT TIGERS FAN PROMOTIONAL ITEM LINEUP

Long-standing, fan-favorite special events such as Polish American Night (Friday, May 26), Negro Leagues Weekend Presented by Comerica Bank (July 21-23) and ¡Fiesta Tigres! Presented by Miller Lite (Saturday, August 6) will return to Comerica Park this season. The Tigers will celebrate Jackie Robinson Day on Saturday, April 15, Marvel Super HeroTM Night, Presented by Bally Sports Detroit, will debut at the ballpark on Saturday, August 26 and much more.

The Tigers will “marvelize” Comerica Park when the Tigers take on the Houston Astros on August 26. Fans will have the opportunity to interact with some of their favorite Marvel characters with meet and greets throughout the concourse, face painting, photo ops and much more. The first 15,000 fans through the gates will receive a custom Detroit Tigers Black Panther Bobblehead, Presented by Bally Sports Detroit.

‍1901 SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE

‍The Detroit Tigers 1901 Society is the club’s Season Ticket Membership Program. Designed with your unique needs and interests in mind, the Detroit Tigers 1901 Society offers unprecedented inside access, unforgettable experiences and exclusive benefits for our most loyal fans, on a year-round basis.

All members receive year-round invitations to exclusive events, including a merchandise and concessions discount, along with additional Opening Day tickets and access to a complimentary Ticket Exchange Program. Membership packages start at just $6 per game, including $13 per game for lower-level tickets at Comerica Park. Learn more about becoming a member by visiting https://www.mlb.com/tigers/tickets/season-tickets.

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• Detroit Signs Right Wing Alex Chiasson and Goaltender John Lethemon to One-Year Contracts

The Detroit Red Wings today recalled goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic from the American Hockey League’s Grand Rapids Griffins under emergency conditions, Additionally, the Red Wings have signed right wing Alex Chiasson and goaltender John Lethemon to one-year contracts for the remainder of the 2022-23 season. Chiasson will report to Detroit while Lethemon will report to Grand Rapids.

Nedeljkovic, 27, has appeared in nine games with the Red Wings this season, holding a 2-4-2 record with a 4.09 goals-against average and a 0.880 save percentage. The 6-foot, 208-pound goaltender has also played in 19 games with the Griffins, posting a 9-7-2 record with a 2.89 goals-against average, a 0.909 save percentage and one shutout. Nedeljkovic was acquired by the Red Wings in a trade with the Carolina Hurricanes on July 22, 2021 and led all NHL rookie netminders in games played (59), shots against (1,796), saves (1,618), time on ice (3,230:48), shutouts (4) and assists (2) during the 2021-22 campaign. He finished third in voting for the Calder Memorial Trophy and made the NHL All-Rookie Team in 2020-21 after showing a 15-5-3 record with a 1.90 goals-against average, a 0.932 save percentage and three shutouts in 23 appearances with the Hurricanes, in addition to logging a 4-5 record with a 2.17 goals-against average, a 0.930 save percentage and one shutout in nine postseason contests. Originally selected by Carolina in the second round (37th overall) of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft, Nedeljkovic has compiled a 39-35-15 record with a 2.98 goals-against average, a 0.906 save percentage and seven shutouts in 97 appearances over parts of six NHL seasons with the Hurricanes and Red Wings since 2016-17. Nedeljkovic also earned a Calder Cup championship with the AHL’s Charlotte Checkers in 2019 after leading the AHL in wins (34) for the second-consecutive year and goals-against average (2.26) en route to claiming the Baz Bastien Memorial Award as the league’s top goaltender and a spot on the AHL First All-Star Team. He became the 13th goaltender in AHL history to score a goal when he accomplished the feat with the Checkers on March 10, 2018, and the 12th netminder in ECHL history to score a goal when he did so with the Florida Everblades on Dec. 30, 2016.

A native of Parma, Ohio, Nedeljkovic has several ties to the state of Michigan, notably as a teammate of Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin on the 2011-12 Belle Tire U16 team. Prior to turning professional, Nedeljkovic posted an 89-77-20 record with a 2.88 goals-against average, a 0.918 save percentage and 10 shutouts in 191 Ontario Hockey League games between the Plymouth Whalers, Flint Firebirds and Niagara IceDogs from 2012-16. He was named the OHL’s Goaltender of the Year in 2013-14 and earned back-to-back selections on the OHL Third All-Star Team the following two seasons. On the international stage, Nedeljkovic won a bronze medal with Team USA at the 2016 IIHF World Junior Championship after tallying a 4-2 record with a 1.66 goals-against average and a 0.943 save percentage. He also helped his country earn a gold medal at the 2014 IIHF World Under-18 Championship after leading the tournament with a 1.84 goals-against average.

Chiasson, 32, was signed by the Griffins to a professional tryout on Nov. 26 and has recorded 20 points (9-11-20), a plus-six rating and 14 penalty minutes in 29 games. The 6-foot-4, 208-pound forward spent the entire 2021-22 campaign with the Vancouver Canucks, where he tallied 22 points (13-9-22), a plus-five rating and 24 penalty minutes in 67 contests. Originally selected by the Dallas Stars in the second round (38th overall) of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, Chiasson has played in 631 career NHL games between the Stars, Ottawa Senators, Calgary Flames, Washington Capitals, Edmonton Oilers and Canucks since 2012-13, compiling 224 points (114-110-224) and 353 penalty minutes. He helped the Capitals win a Stanley Cup championship in 2018, registering two points (1-1-2) and four penalty minutes in 16 postseason matchups. Chiasson has also notched 60 points (23-37-60) and 66 penalty minutes in 95 AHL games with the Texas Stars and Griffins.

Prior to turning professional, Chiasson played three seasons at Boston University, serving as an alternate captain during his junior year. He tallied 99 points (36-63-99), a plus-17 rating and 186 penalty minutes in 108 games with the Terriers from 2009-12. Chiasson spent the 2008-09 season with the Des Moines Buccaneers of the United States Hockey League, earning a spot on the league’s All-Rookie Team after totaling 50 points (17-33-50) and 101 penalty minutes in 56 appearances. Chiasson played his senior year of high school at the Northwood School in Lake Placid, New York, where he racked up 81 points (35-46-81) in 45 games during the 2007-08 season. The Montreal, Quebec native previously competed for the Seminaire St-Francois Blizzard from 2005-07, collecting 32 points (13-19-32) and 57 penalty minutes in 56 games, in addition to 24 points (5-19-24) in 20 postseason contests.

Lethemon, 26, has posted a 16-1-3 record with a 2.08 goals-against average, a 0.927 save percentage and a league-leading four shutouts in 24 appearances with the ECHL’s Toledo Walleye this season. The 6-foot-3, 189-pound netminder was honored as the ECHL’s Goaltender of the Month for February after showing a perfect 6-0-0 record with a 0.67 goals-against average, a .976 save percentage and three shutouts. Lethemon split the 2021-22 season between the AHL’s Ontario Reign and the ECHL’s Greenville Swamp Rabbits, holding a 2-0-0 mark with a 2.01 goals-against average and a 0.931 save percentage in two appearances with the Reign while building a 15-11-6 record with a 2.69 goals-against average, a 0.911 save percentage and a pair of shutouts in 32 games with the Swamp Rabbits. In all, Lethemon has accumulated a 44-17-14 record with a 2.53 goals-against average, a 0.913 save percentage and seven shutouts in 81 ECHL appearances between the Swamp Rabbits and Walleye.

A native of Northville, Michigan, Lethemon spent four seasons at Michigan State University prior to turning professional, compiling a 38-55-5 record with a 2.79 goals-against average, a 0.911 save percentage and nine shutouts in 101 contests from 2016-20. He earned a place on the Big Ten Conference’s Second All-Star Team as a senior after finishing 15-15-2 with a 2.13 goals-against average, a 0.935 save percentage and five shutouts in 33 games. Before joining the Spartans, Lethemon appeared in 46 games for the USHL’s Chicago Steel from 2014-16. Lethemon also played two seasons at Farmington High School from 2012-14, helping the program capture its first-ever MHSAA Division 3 state championship in 2014. He garnered First-Team All-State honors after posting a 1.99 goals-against average and a 0.938 save percentage in his senior year with Farmington.

• Detroit Currently Holds 28 Selections in Next Three NHL Entry Drafts

The Detroit Red Wings today acquired a fourth-round pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft from the Minnesota Wild in exchange for center Oskar Sundqvist.

Sundqvist, 27, has skated in 52 games with the Red Wings this season, recording 21 points (7-14-21) and 20 penalty minutes in 14:16 average time on ice. The 6-foot-3, 220-pound forward tallied 29 points (11-18-29) and 37 penalty minutes in 70 games with the Red Wings after being acquired in a trade with the St. Louis Blues on March 21, 2022. Originally selected by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the third round (81st overall) of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, Sundqvist has compiled 116 points (47-69-116) and 133 penalty minutes in 340 NHL games between the Penguins, Blues and Red Wings since 2015-16. Sundqvist is a two-time Stanley Cup champion with Pittsburgh (2016) and St. Louis (2019) and has logged 10 points (4-6-10) in 36 postseason contests. He also played in 114 American Hockey League games with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and San Antonio Rampage from 2014-18, notching 69 points (22-47-69) and 88 penalty minutes. Prior to arriving in North America, Sundqvist spent three seasons with Skelleftea AIK in the Swedish Hockey League, amassing 36 points (16-20-36), a plus-23 rating and 58 penalty minutes in 106 games from 2012-15. He helped the club capture an SHL title in 2013-14 and a berth in the SHL Finals the following season. The Boden, Sweden, native won a silver medal for his country at the 2014 IIHF World Junior Championship, potting two goals in seven appearances.

The Red Wings have now accumulated 28 draft picks in the next three NHL Entry Drafts, including five first-round selections and five second-round picks.

• Detroit Currently Holds 27 Selections in Next Three NHL Entry Drafts

The Detroit Red Wings today acquired a seventh-round pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft and center Dylan McLaughlin from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for left wing Jakub Vrana. The Red Wings will retain 50 percent of Vrana’s salary and have loaned McLaughlin to the American Hockey League’s Springfield Thunderbirds.

Vrana, 27, appeared in five games with the Red Wings this season, tallying a goal and an assist on Oct. 15 at New Jersey. The 6-foot, 190-pound forward also recorded 11 points (6-5-11) and four penalty minutes in 17 games with the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins. In all, Vrana tallied 32 points (22-10-32), 18 penalty minutes and a 21.2 shooting percentage in 42 games with the Red Wings after being acquired in a trade with the Washington Capitals on April 12, 2021. Originally selected by Washington in the first round (13th overall) of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft, Vrana has compiled 189 points (98-91-189), a plus-30 rating and 85 penalty minutes in 326 games between the Capitals and Red Wings. In his first full NHL season in 2017-18, Vrana helped the Capitals win a Stanley Cup championship, posting 27 points (13-14-27) in 73 regular-season games before adding eight points (3-5-8) in 23 postseason contests. A native of Prague, Czech Republic, Vrana has also registered 86 points (41-45-86), a plus-19 rating and 52 penalty minutes in 105 AHL games with the Hershey Bears and Griffins since 2014-15, in addition to 20 points (10-10-20) and eight penalty minutes in 38 postseason appearances. Prior to arriving in North America, Vrana spent four seasons developing in Sweden, where he debuted professionally with Linkoping in the Swedish Hockey League in 2012-13 and logged 27 points (14-13-27) and 14 penalty minutes in 73 games until 2014-15. He also racked up 58 points (35-23-58), a plus-11 rating and 77 penalty minutes in 59 games in Sweden’s top junior league. On the international stage, Vrana has represented his country at the last three IIHF World Championships, combining for 10 points (7-3-10) in 26 games. Vrana also recorded six points (3-3-6) in 16 games at three-straight IIHF World Junior Championships from 2013-15 along with 20 points (14-6-20) in 18 games at three-consecutive IIHF World Under-18 Championships from 2012-14.

The Red Wings have now accumulated 27 draft picks in the next three NHL Entry Drafts, including five first-round selections and five second-round picks.

• Forward Has Recorded 58 Points in 223 Games With Detroit Since 2019-20

The Detroit Red Wings today recalled left wing Adam Erne from the American Hockey League’s Grand Rapids Griffins.

Erne, 27, has skated in 43 games with the Red Wings this season, recording 14 points (6-8-14), eight penalty minutes and 122 hits in 13:56 average time on ice. The 6-foot-1, 212-pound forward has also tallied five assists and four penalty minutes in nine appearances with the Griffins. Erne enjoyed a breakout season in his second campaign with Detroit in 2020-21, ranking among the team leaders with 11 goals (T1st), nine assists (T5th), 26 penalty minutes (T3rd), three power play goals (T1st), six power play points (T2nd), 71 shots (9th), a 15.5 shooting percentage (5th) and 82 hits (1st) in 45 games. Erne also authored Detroit’s longest point streak of the 2020-21 season, collecting eight points (5-3-8) in an eight-game span from April 1-15. Originally selected by Tampa Bay in the second round (33rd overall) of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, Erne has compiled 85 points (38-47-85) and 158 penalty minutes in 337 games between the Lightning and Red Wings since 2016-17. Erne made his Stanley Cup playoff debut with Tampa Bay in 2019, playing in three postseason contests. He has also logged 93 points (41-52-93) and 160 penalty minutes in 159 AHL games with the Syracuse Crunch and Griffins. Erne helped the Crunch reach the 2017 Calder Cup Final, showing 10 points (3-7-10) in 22 postseason games.

Prior to turning professional, Erne spent four seasons with the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League’s Quebec Remparts, racking up 275 points (118-157-275) and 266 penalty minutes in 240 games from 2011-15. In his final season with Quebec, he amassed a career-high 86 points (41-45-86) and 102 penalty minutes in 60 regular-season contests before notching 30 points (21-9-30) in 22 playoff games to win the Guy Lafleur Trophy as the postseason’s most valuable player. Additionally, Erne registered six points (3-3-6) in five games when the Remparts hosted the 2015 Memorial Cup. Before starting his major junior career, Erne showed 18 points (10-8-18) and 49 penalty minutes in 45 games with the United States Hockey League’s Indiana Ice in 2010-11. The New Haven, Conn., native represented Team USA at the 2014 IIHF World Junior Championship, recording one assist in five appearances. He also played for his country at the 2012 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament, posting six points (5-1-6) in four games.

• Detroit Currently Holds 26 Selections in Next Three NHL Entry Drafts

The Detroit Red Wings today acquired a first-round selection in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft and a fourth-round pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft from the Boston Bruins in exchange for left wing Tyler Bertuzzi. The Red Wings will retain 50 percent of Bertuzzi’s salary.

Bertuzzi, 28, has been limited to 29 games this season due to injury, recording 14 points (4-10-14) and 23 penalty minutes in 16:29 average time on ice. The 6-foot-1, 186-pound forward ranked among the team leaders during the 2021-22 campaign with 30 goals (2nd), 32 assists (5th), 62 points (2nd), 47 penalty minutes (T3rd), six power play goals (T1st), 14 power play points (3rd), one shorthanded goal (T1st), five game-winning goals (1st), 180 shots (4th) and 19:52 average time on ice (4th) in 68 games. Originally selected by the Red Wings in the second round (58th overall) of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, Bertuzzi represented Detroit at the 2020 NHL All-Star Game and compiled 202 points (88-114-202) along with 189 penalty minutes in 305 games since 2016-17. The Sudbury, Ont., native also registered 82 points (32-50-82) and 204 penalty minutes in 137 games with the American Hockey League’s Grand Rapids Griffins from 2014-18, in addition to 39 points (23-16-39) and 68 penalty minutes in 42 postseason contests. He helped the Griffins win the 2017 Calder Cup championship and was named the recipient of the Jack A. Butterfield Trophy as the most-valuable player in the playoffs after collecting 19 points (9-10-19) and 50 penalty minutes in 19 postseason games. Prior to turning professional, Bertuzzi skated four seasons with the Ontario Hockey League’s Guelph Storm, earning 172 points (71-101-172), a plus-35 rating and 325 penalty minutes over 201 games from 2011-15. Bertuzzi won an OHL title with the Storm in 2014 alongside Red Wings forwards Robby Fabbri and Pius Suter, and was named an OHL Second-Team All-Star the following year after notching 98 points (43-55-98) in 68 games in his final season of major junior hockey. On the international stage, Bertuzzi made five appearances for Team Canada at the 2019 IIHF World Championship.

The Red Wings have now accumulated 26 draft picks in the next three NHL Entry Drafts, including five first-round selections and five second-round picks.

• Detroit Currently Holds 17 Selections in Next Two NHL Entry

The Detroit Red Wings today acquired a conditional first-round selection and a second-round pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for defenseman Filip Hronek and a fourth-round pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft.

Hronek, 25, skated in 60 games with the Red Wings this season and ranks among the team leaders with nine goals (8th), 29 assists (2nd), 38 points (T2nd), a plus-eight rating (2nd), 34 penalty minutes (4th), four power play goals (T4th), 16 power play points (T2nd), 122 shots (4th) and 21:32 average time on ice (2nd). Originally selected by Detroit in the second round (53rd overall) of the 2016 NHL Entry Draft, Hronek recorded 156 points (30-126-156) and 162 penalty minutes in 305 games with the Red Wings since 2018-19. The Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic, native began the 2020-21 campaign with his hometown club in the Czech Extraliga, notching 23 points (10-13-23) and 18 penalty minutes in 22 games. Hronek previously spent parts of three seasons with the American Hockey League’s Grand Rapids Griffins, racking up 65 points (19-46-65), a plus-25 rating and 93 penalty minutes in 108 games with the team from 2016-19. He earned a spot on the 2018 AHL All-Rookie Team in his first full AHL campaign. Prior to turning professional in North America, Hronek spent one season with the Ontario Hockey League’s Saginaw Spirit, where he was named an OHL Third-Team All-Star after tallying 61 points (14-47-61) in 59 contests. On the international stage, Hronek has represented his country at each of the last four IIHF World Championships, tallying 20 points (5-15-20) in 35 games. He won a bronze medal with the Czechs in 2022 and was named Best Defenseman at the 2019 tournament after leading all blueliners with 11 points (3-8-11) in 10 appearances. Hronek also competed in back-to-back IIHF World Junior Championships in 2016 and 2017, collecting six points (2-4-6) in 10 games.

The Red Wings have now accumulated 17 draft picks in the next two NHL Entry Drafts, including three first-round selections and four second-round picks.

• Captain and Three-Time NHL All-Star Leads Detroit With 57 Points in 59 Games

The Detroit Red Wings today signed center Dylan Larkin to an eight-year contract extension with an average annual value of $8.7 million.

Larkin, 26, has skated in 59 games with the Red Wings this season and ranks among the team leaders with 22 goals (1st), 35 assists (1st), 57 points (1st), 11 power play goals (1st), 21 power play points (1st), one shorthanded goal (2nd), four game-winning goals (1st), 185 shots (1st) and 19:30 average time on ice (4th). The 6-foot-1, 198-pound center represented Detroit on the Atlantic Division team at the 2023 Honda NHL All-Star Game, marking his second-consecutive All-Star roster selection and third of his career. He was named the NHL’s Second Star for the week ending Feb. 5 after helping the Atlantic Division claim its first 3-on-3 title, notching six points (5-1-6), a plus-seven rating, 14 shots and six takeaways in two games, including a hat trick in the championship game against the Central Division. Larkin was also named the NHL’s Third Star for the week ending Feb. 19 after tallying eight points (4-4-8) in a four-game span. He recorded his 400th career point with an assist on Jan. 24 vs. San Jose, becoming the fifth-youngest player in franchise history to reach the milestone.

Larkin is currently in his third season as the Red Wings’ captain after being named the 37th captain in franchise history on Jan. 13, 2021. He became the first Michigander and native metro Detroiter to wear the ‘C’ for the Red Wings, assuming a captaincy that had been vacant for two seasons following the end of Henrik Zetterberg’s career in 2017-18 due to injury. The Waterford, Mich., native is just the second American to serve as captain for Detroit after Reed Larson (Minneapolis, Minn.) and fifth player to wear the ‘C’ under Ilitch ownership (since 1982-83).

Originally selected by the Red Wings in the first round (15th overall) of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft, Larkin has played in 563 games with Detroit and compiled 415 points (169-246-415), which is tied for the fifth-most among his draft class. He is currently tied with Vyacheslav Kozlov for 20th place on the franchise’s all-time scoring list. Larkin recorded a goal and an assist in his NHL debut as a 19-year-old on Oct. 9, 2015 vs. Toronto, becoming the first teenager to play in the team’s opening-night lineup since Mike Sillinger in 1990-91. During his rookie campaign in 2015-16, Larkin was named to the NHL All-Star Game and set the NHL’s fastest skater record during the Skills Competition, posting a lap time of 13.172 seconds to break Mike Gartner’s 20-year-old record. Larkin also made his Stanley Cup playoff debut with the Red Wings in 2016, contributing one goal and 18 penalty minutes in five postseason contests.

Prior to turning professional, Larkin spent two seasons with the U.S. National Team Development Program from 2012-14 before playing one season at the University of Michigan in 2014-15. He was named the Big Ten Rookie of the Year while earning a spot on the conference’s First All-Star Team after producing 47 points (15-32-47) in 35 games for the Wolverines. Larkin signed his three-year entry-level contract with the Red Wings on May 21, 2015 and made his professional debut with the American Hockey League’s Grand Rapids Griffins during their postseason run, logging five points (3-2-5) in six games. On the international stage, Larkin represented the United States at five-consecutive IIHF World Championships from 2015-19, totaling 34 points (10-24-34), a plus-15 rating and 32 penalty minutes in 45 games. He captured a bronze medal while serving as an alternate captain in 2018, and also won bronze at the 2015 tournament. Larkin also skated for Team North America at the 2016 World Cup of Hockey, posting one assist in two appearances. He played for his country at the 2015 IIHF World Junior Championship, collecting seven points (5-2-7) in five games. Larkin previously helped Team USA win a gold medal at the 2014 IIHF World Under-18 Championship with four points (2-2-4) in six games, and claimed a bronze medal at the 2013 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge with seven points (2-5-7) in six contests.