Former Michigan forward Mike Knuble was called up by the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday from Adirondack, where he lead the Wings' IHL affiliate in scoring with 28 goals and 35 assists in 68 games.
Knuble was handed jersey No. 22, the same number he wore with the Wolverines from 1991-95. The number was last worn by Dino Cicarelli, a burly scorer whose role the 6-foot-3, 216-pound Knuble will try to help fill.
Knuble scored 103 goals and dished out 72 assists during his four years at Michigan, good enough for 15th place on the Wolverines' all-time scoring list.
Robitaille leaves Miami: The Boston Bruins signed former Miami (Ohio) center Randy Robitaille to a $1.35 million contract on Tuesday.
Only a sophomore, Robitaille was third in the CCHA in scoring. Robitaille went straight to the NHL, making his debut last night against the New York Islanders.