Ted Kulfan, The Detroit News
Traverse City — The adjustment from junior to professional hockey can be a difficult one.
Instead of playing against teenagers essentially your own age, a youngster can be looking at men competing for their livelihood in the pros.
There is the potential for a lot of learning experiences, and Grand Rapids Griffins forward Dylan Sadowy experienced it firsthand.
“For sure coming out of the OHL and going into the AHL, it’s a big step,” Sadowy said.
Red Wings fans exploded on social media with their excitement and expectations for Sadowy when the Red Wings acquired him in May 2016 in a trade with San Jose for a third-round draft pick.