GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. The Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League on Tuesday signed center Kory Karlander to a professional tryout.

Karlander, 33, had played for Grand Rapids all season before being released on March 17. After posting three points (1-23) in 35 games with the Griffins, he has since contributed five assists in six games for the Kalamazoo Wings of the United Hockey League.

Karlander, who has totaled 64 points (25-3964) in 168 games over parts of four seasons with Grand Rapids, is expected to be in the lineup tonight when the Griffins host the Cleveland Barons at 7 p.m.