Oct 16, 2008
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Zetterberg (groin) out; Helm called up Star forward likely to miss Saturday's game vs. NY Rangers Bill Roose Detroit Red Wings DETROIT – One day after the Stanley Cup champions returned from a surreal visit to the White House, the Red Wings lost superstar forward Henrik Zetterberg to a strained groin. The reigning Conn Smythe Trophy winner left practice early Wednesday and didn’t participate in Thursday’s morning skate. The Red Wings host the Vancouver Canucks Thursday at 7:30 p.m. EDT at Joe Louis Arena. In light of the injury, the Red Wings have called up 21-year-old center Darren Helm from Grand Rapids of the American Hockey League. “Helm is coming up,” Wings coach Mike Babcock said. “We’ll mix some things up and get ready to go.” Helm, who scored two goals with two assists in 18 postseason games with the Wings last...
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