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Detroit Red Wings Links: Chris Chelios Named Assistant Coach for 2018 Olympics

By Daniel Garza

TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 08: Chris Chelios, who will enter the Hockey Hall of Fame on November11, is honored prior to the game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the New Jersey Devils at the Air Canada Centre on November 8, 2013 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 08: Chris Chelios, who will enter the Hockey Hall of Fame on November11, is honored prior to the game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the New Jersey Devils at the Air Canada Centre on November 8, 2013 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /
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Former Detroit Red Wings defenseman Chris Chelios will be an assistant coach for Team USA at the 2018 Olympic Winter Games.

The Red Wings players might not be representing their countries at the Olympics but at least an alumni will give the organization some representation at the Games.

Chelios was named as an assistant on Friday and will help lead the American side alongside head coach Tony Granato who is a former Red Wings assistant coach.

This won’t be Chelios’ first appearance at the Olympics, he appeared with Team USA at the 1998, 2002, and 2006 Olympic Games and won a silver medal in 2002 in Salt Lake City.

World Junior Summer Showcase Results

In the first game of the day on Friday, Canada defeated Sweden 7-4 in a high scoring game. Gustav Linstrom and Givani Smith were both on the rosters for their respective sides. Both players picked up penalties in the contest and did not produce any points.

The United States edged out Finland in the final game of the day, winning by a final score of 4-3. Red Wings prospect Kasper Kotkansalo had three shots on goal and two penalty minutes for Finland.

Assistant general manager Ryan Martin talks about what he’s seen from the prospects at the World Junior Summer Showcase. Read more here.

Bertuzzi Looks to Make Red Wings Roster

Tyler Bertuzzi talks about his goal of making the Red Wings roster this upcoming season. The forward was the Calder Cup MVP and produced a fine run of form in Grand Rapids’ playoff run that won them the Cup. Read more here.

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