Detroit, MI
Detroit Red Wings re-sign 2019 second-round pick Antti Tuomisto to two-way deal
Red Wings’ Steve Yzerman & Todd McLellan end of season presser
Detroit Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman & coach Todd McLellan, April 29, 2025 in Detroit.
In 2019, the Detroit Red Wings saw enough potential in Antti Tuomisto to use their second pick in the draft on him.
Six years later, he has yet to even sniff the NHL, but he’s done well in the minors and earned an extension with the franchise. The Wings have signed the 24-year-old defenseman for one year, days before he could have become a restricted free agent on July 1. It’s a two-way deal, typical of a prospect not yet seen as NHL caliber.
Tuomisto towers at 6 foot 5, 210 pounds, and shoots right. He’s an intelligent player with a good first pass, and hard to knock off the puck.
The 2019 draft was Steve Yzerman’s first as general manager of the Wings. His first selection, Moritz Seider (No. 6) already is four years into his career and a key part of the rebuild. Albert Johansson, a second-round pick (No. 60), just completed his first NHL season, thriving after the coaching change at Christmas.
That draft also saw the Wings select Elmer Söderblom in the sixth round (159th overall); the gangly forward likewise made inroads to establishing his NHL career this past season.
Tuomisto, selected with the team’s first pick in the second round at No. 35 overall, spent two seasons playing at the University of Denver, before going back to his native Finland to play in that country’s top league in 2022-23. He split his time between the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) and Toledo Walleye (ECHL) the following season, and in 2024-25, posted 27 points in 67 games with the Griffins.
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Detroit, MI
Water main break forces lane closures on Detroit’s east side
A water main break in Detroit Saturday night has forced lane closures on a road on the city’s east side, according to city officials.
The incident on East Jefferson Avenue near Burns Avenue was reported around 9 p.m. Officials said a 42-inch water main in the area ruptured.
“Crews responded immediately early Sunday morning to shut off the main and to begin preparing for repairs,” Detroit officials said in a news release.
All residents in the area should have service “due to redundancy in the water system,” according to officials. Anyone who doesn’t is asked to call the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department at 313-267-8000.
As of Sunday afternoon, the city has not issued a boil water advisory and says there are no issues with street flooding.
Repairs are expected to begin on Monday and officials estimate they will be completed “around the middle of the week.”
One lane in each direction of East Jefferson Avenue will remain open at and around the area of the break until repairs are done, and bike lanes at the repair location will be closed.
Officials are asking motorists who drive through the area to budget additional time for their commute or seek an alternate route until all lanes reopen.
Detroit, MI
Missing Detroit 14-year-old last seen walking a dog several days ago
Dajanae Frazier, 14 (Photo: Detroit Police Department)
DETROIT, Mich. (FOX 2) – Detroit Police say 14-year-old Dajanae Frazier has been missing since Tuesday, March 3.
What we know:
She was last seen leaving her residence to walk a dog in the 19400 block of Biltmore St. She was wearing a pink shirt, black pants and black boots.
Frazier has black hair with red braids and brown eyes. She is between 5 feet 2 inches and 5 feet 7 inches tall, and weighs approximately 100 to 125 pounds.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Detroit Police Department’s 8th Precinct at 313-596-5840 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAKUP.
The Source: Information from the Detroit Police Department was cited for this story.
Detroit, MI
Handgun, credit cards stolen from truck on Detroit’s west side, police say
Police in Detroit are asking for the public’s help after they say an individual stole a handgun and credit cards from a truck on the city’s west side last month.
According to investigators, the suspect, identified as a male of undisclosed age, broke into a GMC Sierra between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m. on the 1400 block of Holden Street on Feb. 15. He stole the gun and a black bag, which contained medications, eyeglasses and the credit cards, officials said.
Police said the male then left the scene in a white Chevrolet Tahoe.
Anyone who recognizes the male, the Chevrolet or has any information about the incident is asked to call the agency’s 3rd Precinct at 313-596-1340 or Crime Stoppers of Michigan at 1-800-773-2587, or submit a tip here.
This is a developing story.
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