As the Red Wings’ current season draws to a close, attention is increasingly turning towards the team’s future and the potential it holds. One player in particular, Amadeus Lombardi, has been making waves in the OHL.
UPDATE: The #RedWings today reassigned center Amadeus Lombardi to the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins from the OHL’s Flint Firebirds.
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— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) April 12, 2023
In his second season with the Flint Firebirds, Lombardi has accumulated an impressive 102 points – including 45 goals and 57 assists – in 67 games. Despite the Firebirds’ disappointing loss in game 7 of the playoffs. Lombardi’s performance was exceptional, contributing 5 goals and 2 assists. Thanks to his combination of speed and stick-handling skills, Lombardi has become a formidable opponent on the ice. Ranking 3rd in points, 6th in goals, and 9th in assists. As a former 4th round draft pick, Lombardi’s development seems to be progressing well ahead of schedule.
Amadeus Lombardi's 2022/2023 season:
➡️ 45G + 57A = 102 points in 67 games
➡️ 5G + 2A = 7 points in 7 playoff games
➡️ 3rd in points, 6th in goals, 9th in assist across the entire OHLStellar season for Detroit's 4th round, 113th overall pick in 2022. #LGRW pic.twitter.com/z13fM3TvKj
— Winged Wheel Podcast (@WingedWheelPod) April 11, 2023
Lombardi’ Headed to Grand Rapids
After completing his tenure in the OHL, Amadeus Lombardi will be joining the Griffins for their remaining two games in Grand Rapids. Despite the Griffins’ failure to qualify for the playoffs. Lombardi’s upcoming games with the team will provide a valuable opportunity to gauge his adaptability and performance at varying levels of play.
Amadeus Lombardi is ON ANOTHER LEVEL 🤯
The @DetroitRedWings prospect breaks the 0-0 tie once again, this time scoring a highlight-reel goal to give the @FlintFirebirds their first lead in Game 7.#OHLPlayoffs | #SAGvsFLNT pic.twitter.com/o2kRhvdmmh
— Ontario Hockey League (@OHLHockey) April 10, 2023
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Photo Credit: Flint Firebirds