Michal Postava is being called up by the Detroit Red Wings to join them on their West Coast trip
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Grand Rapids coach Dan Watson announced the news after the Grand Rapids Griffins downed the Manitoba Moose 4-3 Wednesday Night at Van Andel Arena.
Watson didn’t provide any details about why Postava is being recalled. He said the call-up is the reason why the Griffins signed former Michigan Tech and minor league goalie Jamie Phillips, 33, to a PTO to be their backup goalie against the Moose.
Postava is joining the Red Wings before tonight’s game in Vancouver.
Postava, 24, signed out the Czech league after the 2025-26 season, was a dominant AHL performer last season (17-6, 1.71 GAA) and started this season with a 4-0 record, 1.25 goals-against average and .954 save percentage.
Before signing with the Red Wings, he took his Brno Kometa team in a Czech League championship.
Postava’s development was a reason why the Red Wings were comfortable dealing 2021 first round pick Sebastian Cossa to Utah Mammoth. Cossa is the team’s backup goalie.
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