GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Detroit Red Wings on Thursday re-signed defenseman
Doug Janik to a two-year contract.
Prior to joining Detroit as a “black-ace” for the duration of the Wings’ 2010 Stanley Cup playoff run, Janik, 30, appeared in 13 regular-season games with the Red Wings last season, averaging 13:28 of ice time and earning two assists and 18 penalty minutes. He made his Wings debut on Nov. 3 versus Boston, and shows 18 points (3-15—18) and 143 PIM through 174 career NHL games between Buffalo, Tampa Bay, Dallas, Montreal and Detroit.
An alternate captain for Grand Rapids during the 2009-10 campaign, Janik led Griffins’ defensemen with a career-high 37 points (6-31—37) in 66 games, which tied for sixth overall on the club. Meanwhile, his 31 assists also set a new personal best and tied for the team lead.
A native of Agawam, Mass., Janik will be entering his ninth professional season and has tallied 153 points (27-126—153) and 927 PIM through 638 professional games.
