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“I didn’t know what to expect, I didn’t even know where the rink was,” Filppula said. “But it was good to see all of the people there.” The Wings’ outdoor practice was the first one that they’ve held in Detroit in more than eight decades, dating back...
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Cleary said. “I think everyone enjoyed it. I’m assuming that it’s probably going to be a staple around here for years to come.” The only difficulties were dealing with the wind and the sun. “There was a glare on the ice at first, it was very bright, so...
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DETROIT, MI - FEBRUARY 14: Valtteri Filppula #51 of the Detroit Red Wings tries to control the puck in front of Loui Eriksson #21 of the Dallas Stars at Joe Louis Arena on February 14, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. View Photo »
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We always want to win as many as we can ... I want to help the team as much as I can every night and today felt good out there.
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That man is the Canadiens' gritty left winger Travis Moen. Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press detailed the kind of player that the Wings will be going after. At this point, the Wings are seeking veterans, not a guy like Columbus' Rick Nash, who...
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"The best player in Grand Rapids, so that's what we like to reward. "He's gotta be safe, he's gotta be responsible, and he's gotta be physical and greasy and hard to play against." Babcock said Justin Abdelkader will take Zetterberg's spot on the line...
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“The brace certainly will help it a lot.” Justin Abdelkader will replace Zetterberg on the second line with Jiri Hudler and Valtteri Filppula. “It's an opportunity,” Abdelkader said. “I've just got to keep playing how I've been. I don't have to change...
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Detroit Red Wings center Henrik Zetterberg, rear, of Finland, is congratulated on his goal by teammates Valtteri Filppula (51) and Jiri Hudler (26) during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Edmonton Oilers in Detroit, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012... View Photo »
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It's a little different and it always takes a little time to get used to ... Playing in your end is a lot different. Other than that, it hasn't changed too much with how we play. I have to play a little closer to the boards, something that I've been practicing.
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“The brace certainly will help it a lot.” Justin Abdelkader will replace Zetterberg on the second line with Jiri Hudler and Valtteri Filppula. “It's an opportunity,” Abdelkader said. “I've just got to keep playing how I've been. I don't have to change...
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I don't think it's the end of the world here." Justin Abdelkader filled in at Zetterberg's second-line center spot between Valtteri Filppula and Jiri Hudler, and Babcock said that's how they will line up to start against the Predators. Detroit will...
About Valtteri Filppula
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Valtteri Filppula (born March 20, 1984 in Vantaa, Finland) is a Finnish professional ice hockey forward and Stanley cup winner, currently playing for the Detroit Red Wings of the NHL. He is also the younger brother of Ilari Filppula. Full Article
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GLENDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 06: Valtteri Filppula #51 of the Detroit Red Wings skates with the puck past Ray Whitney #13 of the Phoenix Coyotes during the NHL game at Jobing.com Arena on February 6, 2012 in Glendale, Arizona. The Coyotes defeated the Red Wings 3-1.
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VANCOUVER, CANADA - FEBRUARY 2: Valtteri Filppula #51 of the Detroit Red Wings gets pinned along the side boards by Dan Hamhuis #2 of the Vancouver Canucks during the third period in NHL action on February 02, 2012 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
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Detroit Red Wings' Valtteri Filppula, left, of Finland, and Jiri Hudler, of the Czech Republic, celebrate Hudler's goal against the Vancouver Canucks during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012.
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Detroit Red Wings' Valtteri Filppula, left, from Finland, pressures Calgary Flames goalie Miikka Kiprusoff, also of Finland, during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Calgary, Alberta, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jeff McIntosh.
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Detroit Red Wings center Henrik Zetterberg, rear, of Finland, is congratulated on his goal by teammates Valtteri Filppula (51) and Jiri Hudler (26) during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Edmonton Oilers in Detroit, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012.
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Edmonton Oilers center Shawn Horcoff (10) and Detroit Red Wings center Valtteri Filppula (51) ,of Finland, battle for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Detroit, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012.
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MONTREAL, CANADA - JANUARY 25: Valtteri Filppula #51 of the Detroit Red Wings and P.K. Subban #76 of the Montreal Canadiens battle for the puck during the NHL game at the Bell Centre on January 25, 2012 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Canadiens defeated the Red Wings 7-2.
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MONTREAL, CANADA - JANUARY 25: Valtteri Filppula #51 of the Detroit Red Wings strips the puck from Tomas Plekanec #14 of the Montreal Canadiens during the NHL game at the Bell Centre on January 25, 2012 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Canadiens defeated the Red Wings 7-2.
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DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 23: Vladimir Sobotka #17 of the St. Louis Blues is stopped on this scoring attempt by Jimmy Howard #35 of the Detroit Red Wings as Valtteri Filppula #51 of the Detroit Red Wings looks on during their NHL game at Joe Louis Arena on January 23, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan...
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Detroit Red Wings center Valtteri Filppula (51) of Finland is congratulated by teammates after his goal during the shootout period of an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets in Detroit, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012. The Red Wings won, 3-2.
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Detroit Red Wings center Valtteri Filppula (51) of Finland reaches in on Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Colton Gillies (9) to control the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Detroit, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012.
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Detroit Red Wings center Valtteri Filppula (51), of Finland, controls the puck behind Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Grant Clitsome (14) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Detroit, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012.
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GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 19: Valtteri Filppula #51 of the Detroit Red Wings shoots the puck on goaltender Mike Smith #41 of the Phoenix Coyotes during the NHL game at Jobing.com Arena on January 19, 2011 in Glendale, Arizona. The Red Wings defeated the Coyotes 3-2 in an overtime shoot out.
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DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 17: Valtteri Filppula #51 of the Detroit Red Wings skates the puck against Alex Goligoski #33 of the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center on January 17, 2012 in Dallas, Texas.
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Detroit Red Wings center Valtteri Filppula. of Finland, celebrates his goal against the Phoenix Coyotes in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Detroit, Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012.
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TORONTO, CANADA - JANUARY 07: Valtteri Filppula #51 of the Detroit Red Wings skates up the ice during NHL action against the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Air Canada Centre January 7, 2012 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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TORONTO, CANADA - JANUARY 07: Valtteri Filppula #51 of the Detroit Red Wings moves the puck during NHL action against the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Air Canada Centre January 7, 2012 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 08: Jonathan Toews #19 of the Chicago Blackhawks attempts a shot against (L-R) Valtteri Filppula #51, Ty Conklin #29 and Brad Stuart #23 of the Detroit Red Wings at the United Center on January 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.
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Detroit Red Wings' Valtteri Filppula (51) celebrates with Jiri Hudler (26) and Henrik Zetterberg (40) after scoring his goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks in Chicago, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012.
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Detroit Red Wings' Valtteri Filppula (51) talks to Henrik Zetterberg (40) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks in Chicago, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012.
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Detroit Red Wings center Valtteri Filppula (51), of Finland, scores a goal as Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) and goalie Kari Lehtonen (32) look on during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Dallas, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012.
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NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 26: Valtteri Filppula #51 of the Detroit Red Wings plays the puck from his knees in front of Blake Geoffrion #5 of the Nashville Predators at the Bridgestone Arena on December 26, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee.
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NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 26: Jordin Tootoo #22 of the Nashville Predators skates between Henrik Zetterberg #40 and Valtteri Filppula #51 of the Detroit Red Wings at the Bridgestone Arena on December 26, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee.
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NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 26: Jiri Hudler #26, Valtteri Filppula #51, and Nicklas Lidstrom #5 of the Detroit Red Wings celebrate a goal against the Nashville Predators at the Bridgestone Arena on December 26, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee.
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NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 26: Francis Bouillon #51 of the Nashville Predators passes the puck past Valtteri Filppula #51 of the Detroit Red Wings at the Bridgestone Arena on December 26, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee.
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GLENDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 06: Valtteri Filppula #51 of the Detroit Red Wings skates with the puck past Ray Whitney #13 of the Phoenix Coyotes during the NHL game at Jobing.com Arena on February 6, 2012 in Glendale, Arizona. The Coyotes defeated the Red Wings 3-1.
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