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Taking Flight - You Don't Know Jack

A season canceled, contracting COVID-19 and a new team has made my resolve stronger

by Jack Adams @J_Danglefest2 / Special to DetroitRedWings.com

Right wing Jack Adams was drafted by the Red Wings in the sixth round, 162nd overall, in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. The 6-foot-5, 204-pound Boston native is one of four Red Wings prospects writing for our Taking Flight blog series, which chronicles the players' ups and downs as they work their way to becoming Red Wings. Because of a significant knee injury in 2019, the 2018-19 season was the last full season Adams played competitive hockey as a sophomore for Union College, which is a member of the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC). Here is his 13th blog entry of 'You Don't Know Jack.'

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Taking Flight - From the 'Q' to the 'D'

Playing hockey for Malmö has been rewarding on many levels

by Joe Veleno @jveleno91 / Special to DetroitRedWings.com

The Red Wings drafted Joe Veleno in the first round, 30th overall, in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. The 6-foot-1, 191-pound center is one of four Red Wings prospects writing a blog for our Taking Flight blog series, which chronicles the ups and downs of each player as they work their way to becoming Red Wings. During the 2018-19 season, Veleno played for the Drummondville Voltigeurs in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). Last season (2019-20), was Veleno's first season as a pro, playing for the Grand Rapids Griffins, Detroit's American Hockey League affiliate. Here is his 10th blog entry of 'From the Q to the D.'

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Taking Flight - Powering Forward

Staying focused on hockey has helped me stay positive through this unprecedented time

by Givani Smith / Special to DetroitRedWings.com

Right wing Givani Smith was drafted by the Red Wings in the second round, 46th overall, in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft. The 6-foot-2, 209-pound Toronto native is one of four Red Wings prospects writing for our Taking Flight blog series, which chronicles the players' ups and downs as they work their way to becoming Red Wings. Last season, his second year as a pro, Smith split time between playing for the Grand Rapids Griffins, Detroit's AHL affiliate, and the Red Wings. Here is his 11th entry of 'Powering Forward.'

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Taking Flight - You Don't Know Jack

Emotions run high during these uncertain times, but we need to play!

by Jack Adams @J_Danglefest2 / Special to DetroitRedWings.com

Right wing Jack Adams was drafted by the Red Wings in the sixth round, 162nd overall, in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. The 6-foot-5, 204-pound Boston native is one of four Red Wings prospects writing for our Taking Flight blog series, which chronicles the players' ups and downs as they work their way to becoming Red Wings. Because of a significant knee injury in 2019, the 2018-19 season was the last season Adams played competitive hockey as a sophomore for Union College, which is a member of the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC). Here is his 12th blog entry of 'You Don't Know Jack.'

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Taking Flight - Powering Forward

Disappointed by AHL's cancelation, but still plenty of work ahead

by Givani Smith / Special to DetroitRedWings.com

Right wing Givani Smith was drafted by the Red Wings in the second round, 46th overall, in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft. The 6-foot-2, 209-pound Toronto native is one of four Red Wings prospects writing for our Taking Flight blog series, which chronicles the players' ups and downs as they work their way to becoming Red Wings. Smith is in his second professional season and has split time between playing for the Grand Rapids Griffins, Detroit's AHL affiliate, and the Red Wings. Here is his 10th entry of 'Powering Forward'.

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Taking Flight - You Don't Know Jack

Patience has allowed me to maintain my focus and sanity!

by Jack Adams @J_Danglefest2 / Special to DetroitRedWings.com

Right wing Jack Adams was drafted by the Red Wings in the sixth round, 162nd overall in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. The 6-foot-5, 204-pound Boston native, is one of four Red Wings prospects writing for our Taking Flight blog series, which chronicles the players' ups and downs as they work their way to becoming Red Wings. Last season (2018-19), Adams was a sophomore at Union College, which is a member of the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC). Here is his eleventh blog entry of, 'You Don't Know Jack.'

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Taking Flight - From the 'Q' to the 'D'

Like everyone else, I'm trying to make the best of this uncertain situation

by Joe Veleno @jveleno91 / Special to DetroitRedWings.com

The Red Wings drafted Joe Veleno in the first round, 30th overall, in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. The 6-foot-1, 191-pound center is one of four Red Wings prospects writing a blog for our Taking Flight blog series, which chronicles the ups and downs of each player as they work their way to becoming Red Wings. During the 2018-19 season, Veleno played for the Drummondville Voltigeurs in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). He is currently in his first season as a pro, playing for the Grand Rapids Griffins, Detroit's American Hockey League affiliate. Here is his ninth blog entry of 'From the Q to the D.'

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Taking Flight - Powering Forward

Making my NHL debut pales in comparison to what's happening with COVID-19

by Givani Smith / Special to DetroitRedWings.com

Right wing Givani Smith was drafted by the Red Wings in the second round, 46th overall, in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft. The 6-foot-2, 209-pound Toronto native is one of four Red Wings prospects writing for our Taking Flight blog series, which chronicles the players' ups and downs as they work their way to becoming Red Wings. Smith is in his second professional season and has split time between playing for the Grand Rapids Griffins, Detroit's AHL affiliate, and the Red Wings. Here is his ninth entry of 'Powering Forward.'

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Taking Flight - You Don't Know Jack

7. Months. Post. Op.

by Jack Adams @J_Danglefest2 / Special to DetroitRedWings.com

Right wing Jack Adams was drafted by the Red Wings in the sixth round, 162nd overall in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. The 6-foot-5, 204-pound Boston native, is one of four Red Wings prospects writing for our Taking Flight blog series, which chronicles the players' ups and downs as they work their way to becoming Red Wings. Last season, Adams was a sophomore at Union College, which is a member of the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC). Here is his tenth blog entry of, 'You Don't Know Jack.'

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Taking Flight - From the 'Q' to the 'D'

Winning the gold medal was great, but now it's time to focus on becoming a Red Wing

by Joe Veleno @jveleno91 / Special to DetroitRedWings.com

The Red Wings drafted Joe Veleno in the first round, 30th overall, in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. The 6-foot-1, 191-pound center is one of four Red Wings prospects writing a blog for our Taking Flight blog series, which chronicles the ups and downs of each player as they work their way to becoming Red Wings. During the 2018-19 season, Veleno played for the Drummondville Voltigeurs in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). He is currently in his first season as a pro, playing for the Grand Rapids Griffins, Detroit's American Hockey League affiliate. Here is his eighth blog entry of 'From the Q to the D.'

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