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Detroit Red Wings 2015 Development Camp Day 3

Sunday was Day 3 of the Prospect Development Camp, which takes place at Centre Ice Arena in Traverse City, Michigan.

The morning’s practices had a little bit of everything for the two teams.

Team Lindsay began practicing at 9:00, after goalies Jake Paterson and Joren Van Pottelberghe had finished working with Jim Bedard.

At around 10:00, all the defensemen went to the other rink to learn under the tutelage of Jiri Fischer. The players worked on their edges on sharp turns, backward leg strength and speed, and balance. Prior to Fischer’s sessions, Mitch Callahan, who is in Traverse City rehabbing a torn ACL, practiced with goalies Chase Perry and Tomas Kral.

Shortly after, around 10:35, the forwards gathered separately to work on a wide variety of skills. These included individual stations such as: wrist shots/backhand shots, slap shots, one-timers, and point shots.

A few standouts: Christoffer Ehn (accurate slap shot), Tyson Spink (good accuracy, very fast), Nick Betz (really good slap shot), Evgeny Svechnikov (did very well on his wrist shots).

When both sides had concluded their drills, they switched sides, with the forwards being trained by Fischer and the defensemen taking part in skill drills.

At 10:45, Team Lindsay’s practice concluded and Team Howe stayed on the ice until 11:50.

Marc McNulty and Evan Polei worked on their puck control together, with the former demonstrating his exceptionally long reach.

In the neutral zone, a number of players worked on their faceoffs.

Forward Andreas Athanasiou remained on the sidelines with a finger injury, and was still unable to participate in any of the on-ice activities.

Dylan Larkin was impressive again this morning, putting forth a strong work ethic in every drill.

Here are some photos from the morning:

Newly-apointed Griffins coach Todd Nelson leads Team Howe's practice on Day 3 of the Development Camp. July 5, 2015 (Photo by Author)
Newly-apointed Griffins coach Todd Nelson leads Team Howe’s practice on Day 3 of the Development Camp. July 5, 2015 (Photo by Author)
Players on the left include Chase Perry, Vili Saarijarvi, Won-Jun Kim and Tomas Kral. July 5, 2015 (Photo by Author)
Players on the left include Chase Perry, Vili Saarijarvi, Won-Jun Kim and Tomas Kral. July 5, 2015 (Photo by Author)
One of Detroit's top forward prospects, Anthony Mantha (white jersey on right) listens to Todd Nelson's instructions. July 5, 2015 (Photo by Author)
One of Detroit’s top forward prospects, Anthony Mantha (white jersey on right) listens to Todd Nelson’s instructions. July 5, 2015 (Photo by Author)
Goalie Chase Perry anticipates a shot. (Photo by Author)
Goalie Chase Perry anticipates a shot. (Photo by Author)
Camp invite Evan Polei (left) and Marc McNulty work on their puck skills. (Photo by Author)
Camp invite Evan Polei (left) and Marc McNulty work on their puck skills. (Photo by Author)
Forwards Zach Nastasiuk (#62) and Dominic Turgeon (#78) practice their faceoff abilities. (Photo by Author)
Forwards Zach Nastasiuk (#62) and Dominic Turgeon (#78) practice their faceoff abilities. (Photo by Author)
Goalies Joren Van Pottelberghe and Jake Paterson work with Red Wings goalie coach Jim Bedard before practice. (Photo by Author)
Goalies Joren Van Pottelberghe and Jake Paterson work with Red Wings goalie coach Jim Bedard before practice. (Photo by Author)
2014 draft pick Axel Holmstrom. (Photo by Author)
2014 draft pick Axel Holmstrom. (Photo by Author)
2015 first round selection Evgeny Svechnikov follows through on his shot. (Photo by Author)
2015 first round selection Evgeny Svechnikov follows through on his shot. (Photo by Author)
Forward prospect and fifth round selection in the 2015 draft, Chase Pearson. (Photo by Author)
Forward prospect and fifth round selection in the 2015 draft, Chase Pearson. (Photo by Author)
A pair of first round draft picks, Evgeny Svechnikov (2015) and Dylan Larkin (2014). (Photo by Author)
A pair of first round draft picks, Evgeny Svechnikov (2015) and Dylan Larkin (2014). (Photo by Author)
Grand Rapids Griffins coach Todd Nelson directs traffic. (Photo by Author)
Grand Rapids Griffins coach Todd Nelson directs traffic. (Photo by Author)
Goalie Joren Van Pottelberghe receives some pointers from Griffins goalie coach Jeff Salajco. (Photo by Author)
Goalie Joren Van Pottelberghe receives some pointers from Griffins goalie coach Jeff Salajco. (Photo by Author)
Grand Rapids Griffins forward Mitch Callahan practices with goalies Chase Perry and Tomas Kral. (Photo by Author)
Grand Rapids Griffins forward Mitch Callahan practices with goalies Chase Perry and Tomas Kral. (Photo by Author)

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Kevin Sporka

Kevin Sporka

Kevin Sporka is the Senior Media Analyst and Detroit Red Wings beat writer at HOHM. He is also the author of the Fantasy Hockey Fridays, In Retrospect, Milestone Monday, and Legends By the Number segments.
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