2022-23 Player in Review: Riley Sawchuk
Center Riley Sawchuk skated in his first pro season with the Griffins and totaled three goals and four penalty minutes in 23 games. He also registered 49 points (20-29—49) and 24 penalty minutes in 27 games with Mount Royal University (USports) and was named the Canada West Player of the Year.
Regular Season Stat Line
23 GP, 3 goals, 0 assists, 3 points, -8 rating, 4 PIM with GRG
27 GP, 20 goals, 29 assists, 49 points, 24 PIM with MRU
Contract Status
Signed with Grand Rapids through the 2023-24 season
By the Numbers
1 – He made his professional debut with the Griffins on Feb. 24 against the Chicago Wolves, totaling two shots.
3 – He recorded his first goal as a pro on March 3 against the Iowa Wild.
2 – Registered a season-high plus-two rating in his second pro game on Feb. 25 against the Cleveland Monsters in a 6-2 victory.
11 – Posted a season-best 11-game point streak (9-13—22) with Mount Royal University from Oct. 1-Nov. 12.
3 – Tallied a hat trick for Mount Royal University on Jan. 14 against the University of Manitoba.
Newsworthy
Sawchuk Excited to Learn and Play in Grand Rapids - Full Press Hockey
Wings prospect Sawchuk takes road less traveled to Grand Rapids (detroitnews.com)
OctoPulse podcast: Sabres, Sens ahead of Wings' rebuild, Riley Sawchuk interview (detroitnews.com)
Photo at top by Nicolas Carrillo/Griffins