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‘Big step’ to pros a learning tool for Wings’ Sadowy

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.