Detroit Red Wings sign defenseman Luke Witkowski to a two-year contract

Igor Burdetskiy July 29, 2021

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The Detroit Red Wings today signed defenseman Luke Witkowski to a two-year contract.

Witkowski, 31, played 65 games with the Red Wings over the course of two seasons between 2017 and 2019 before he signed with the Tampa Bay Lightning. He has shifted from defense to the wing at different points of his career. The Red Wings are signing him as a defenseman.

The native of Holland, Mich. and product of Western Michigan has been playing with Tampa’s AHL squad the Syracuse Crunch the past two seasons.

Witkowski originally was drafted by the Lightning back in 2008 — 160th overall in the 6th round. He played under Detroit GM Steve Yzerman while Yzerman was Tampa’s GM.

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I grew up playing Ball and Roller Hockey day and night somewhat religiously throughout elementary and middle school. The two don't compare though when I lace up the skates and hit the ice. I live and breathe hockey beyond the perspective of "it's just a game" and I will gladly talk hockey for hours with anyone. Hockey is more than just a lifestyle, it's a culture of passionate people who make memories every time the puck is dropped. Hockey has not only helped me get through some of the hardest times in life but has created some of the best memories to date. Want to talk hockey with me? Shoot me an email: iburdetskiy@hookedonhockey.com and let's talk some hockey!