Detroit – You don’t often get the feeling of anticipation and excitement in a pro locker room of making a certain team.
But all around the NHL Wednesday there’s a bit of that feeling — “did I make the team?” — as if these players were trying out as kids for the first time.
All eight teams competing in the World Cup of Hockey in September are announcing their rosters of at least 16 players Wednesday.
Through Wednesday’s morning skate at Joe Louis Arena the Red Wings had two representatives — goaltender Petr Mrazek (Czech Republic) and forward Pavel Datsyuk (Russia).