DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings today released their training camp roster and schedule, comprised of 72 players who will hit the ice on Friday, Sept. 14 at Centre Ice Arena in Traverse City, Mich., for five days of camp before returning to Detroit to begin preseason play on Wednesday, Sept. 19.
This season, the Red Wings will bring 42 forwards, 23 defensemen and seven goaltenders to Traverse City to participate in daily on-ice practices and scrimmages. Following the team’s annual Red & White Game on Sunday, Sept. 16, the Red Wings will remain in Traverse City for two more days of practice before breaking camp to begin the preseason with three home games at Little Caesars Arena in four days, beginning with the Pittsburgh Penguins (Wednesday, Sept.