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By Aaron Schulze

Finnie Signs

Blazers forward Finnie signs NHL entry-level deal with Red Wings

Mar 26, 2024 | 11:36 AM

KAMLOOPS — Emmitt Finnie of the Kamloops Blazers has signed a National Hockey League entry-level contract with the Detroit Red Wings.

The Red Wings made the news public on Tuesday (March 26) in a social media post.

Finnie was selected by the Red Wings 201st overall in the seventh round of the 2023 NHL Draft.

The 18-year-old forward racked up 19 goals and 59 points in 62 games with the Blazers in the 2023-2024 Western Hockey League season.

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The Red Wings said Finnie will report to their American Hockey League affiliate, the Grand Rapids Griffins, on an amateur tryout for the remainder of the 2023-24 season.

The Griffins’ next game is on Wednesday (March 27) at home against the Cleveland Monsters.