GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Detroit Red Wings on Thursday assigned center Andy Miele (MEE-lee) to the Grand Rapids Griffins.

Miele, 26, had been on injured non-roster status with Detroit due to off-season surgery. A native of Grosse Pointe Woods, Mich., Miele enjoyed a standout 2013-14 season with the Portland Pirates, ranking third in the AHL with 72 points (27-45—72) in 70 games and earning a spot on the AHL’s Second All-Star Team. The 5-foot-8, 175-pound center also played in seven games with the Phoenix Coyotes, picking up two assists and five penalty minutes.

In all, Miele accumulated 179 points (62-117—179) in 209 games with the Pirates and two points (0-2—2) in 15 games with the Coyotes from 2011-14, before signing a one-year contract with Detroit on July 2.

Prior to turning pro, Miele amassed 160 points (60-100—160) in 141 games with Miami University. After racking up 71 points (24-47—71) in 39 games during his senior campaign with the RedHawks, he earned the 2011 Hobey Baker Award as the top player in college hockey.

The Griffins will hit the road this weekend to take on the Charlotte Checkers on Friday and Saturday at Time Warner Cable Arena, with both games beginning at 7 p.m.

Fans can secure their full-season, select-season or group ticket packages by calling (616) 774-4585 ext. 2. Single-game tickets for all home games are available for purchase at all Star Tickets locations, including The Zone, online through griffinshockey.com, by phone through Star Tickets at (800) 585-3737 or by downloading the new Griffins app for iPhone or Android.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Detroit Red Wings on Thursday assigned center Andy Miele (MEE-lee) to the Grand Rapids Griffins.

Miele, 26, had been on injured non-roster status with Detroit due to off-season surgery. A native of Grosse Pointe Woods, Mich., Miele enjoyed a standout 2013-14 season with the Portland Pirates, ranking third in the AHL with 72 points (27-45—72) in 70 games and earning a spot on the AHL’s Second All-Star Team. The 5-foot-8, 175-pound center also played in seven games with the Phoenix Coyotes, picking up two assists and five penalty minutes.

In all, Miele accumulated 179 points (62-117—179) in 209 games with the Pirates and two points (0-2—2) in 15 games with the Coyotes from 2011-14, before signing a one-year contract with Detroit on July 2.

Prior to turning pro, Miele amassed 160 points (60-100—160) in 141 games with Miami University. After racking up 71 points (24-47—71) in 39 games during his senior campaign with the RedHawks, he earned the 2011 Hobey Baker Award as the top player in college hockey.

The Griffins will hit the road this weekend to take on the Charlotte Checkers on Friday and Saturday at Time Warner Cable Arena, with both games beginning at 7 p.m.

Fans can secure their full-season, select-season or group ticket packages by calling (616) 774-4585 ext. 2. Single-game tickets for all home games are available for purchase at all Star Tickets locations, including The Zone, online through griffinshockey.com, by phone through Star Tickets at (800) 585-3737 or by downloading the new Griffins app for iPhone or Android.