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Media Release Contact: Dominic Hennig Director, Broadcasting & Communications February 16, 2016 [email protected] (810) 519-9347 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Larionov Headlines Late Additions to Red Wings/Generals Alumni Rosters

Igor Larionov, Jiří Fischer, Jimmy Carson and Mike Rusin To Play in Flint this Friday

Flint, Mich. – Igor Larionov, three-time Champion with the Red Wings is one of four notable roster additions listed for the 2nd annual Red Wings vs. Generals Alumni game coming to Flint this Friday, Feb. 19. Joining Larionov is Stanley Cup Champion Jiří Fischer along with 50- scorer, Jimmy Carson, and long-time Flint Generals power forward Mike Rusin.

Larionov, a Hall of Famer that played for the for eight seasons from 1995- 2003, recorded a total of 644 points in 921 games played throughout his NHL career. Known as The Professor, Larionov spent eight seasons in Detroit.

Jiri Fischer is still working within the Red Wings organization as the Director of Player Development after winning a Stanley Cup with Detroit in 2002. Fischer was a first round selection in the 1998 NHL Draft and tallied 60 points in six seasons with the Red Wings.

Jimmy Carson was the second overall pick in the 1986 NHL Draft by Los Angeles and racked up an impressive 100 goals in four seasons with the Red Wings from 1989-1993. Carson earned a total of 561 points in nine seasons in the NHL and was the lead player in the infamous trade that brought from Edmonton to Los Angeles.

Mike Rusin played for the Flint Generals in the IHL from 1976-82. Known for his tough play, the playmaker earned 77 assists and nine goals in six seasons in Flint.

Red Wings fan favorites and Joe Kocur will also skate for the NHL squad and will be joined by several significant Wings alumni including left winger Petr Klima, right wing and 50 goal-scorer, , right wing Brent Fedyk, center and 50 goal scorer, Jimmy Carson, center, Kevin Miller and goalie Eddie Mio.

Red Wing legends and will not participate on the ice but will meet and greet fans throughout the night on the Event Center concourse.

Longtime Generals defenseman Lorne Knauft will also be back on the ice including right wing Jim Duhart, defenseman Stephane Brochu, left wing Larry Bernard, defenseman Keith Whitmore, right wing Jason Glover and left wing John Heasty.

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Flint Firebirds Hockey Club, Member of the Hockey League and Canadian Hockey League 3501 Lapeer Road, Flint, 48503 www.flintfirebirds.com Puck drop is set for 7:30 p.m. for the 2nd Annual Alumni Game between the Flint Generals and the Detroit Red Wings and despite the all-star lineup, the family-friendly event won’t break the bank as tickets are $15 and $25. Tickets may be purchased at the Dort Federal Box Office, Ticketmaster outlets or www.ticketmaster.com. Groups of 10 or more are eligible for $5 discounts.

Limited VIP (with hot hors d’oeuvres included) tickets are available for $60 and include reserved VIP seating, Blue Line Club access and a private player meet and greet in the Event Center lobby immediately following the game. Proceeds to benefit the Kris Perani Foundation.

About the host: OHL’s Flint Firebirds The Flint Firebirds are a proud member of the prestigious (OHL). The team is based in Flint, Michigan, USA. The team is part of the West Division of the Western Conference in the OHL, known as the premiere player development league for the NHL. The Firebirds players, ranging in age between 16 and 20, play their regular season home games at the Dort Federal Event Center in Flint between September and March.

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Flint Firebirds Hockey Club, Member of the Ontario Hockey League and Canadian Hockey League 3501 Lapeer Road, Flint, Michigan 48503 www.flintfirebirds.com