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Taro Hirose (Michigan State): First Detroit Red Wings practice 'surreal'

The Wings didn't have much of an answer for the Lightning. Filmed March 14, 2019 in Detroit. Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press

Taro Hirose got a taste of playing at Little Caesars Arena as part of the "College Hockey in the D" series.

The next time he suits up for a game there, he'll be playing at the highest level.

The former Michigan State standout laced up his skates for the first time with the Detroit Red Wings on Friday at the team's in-arena practice rink. He signed a two-year, entry-level contract earlier this week.