Detroit Red Wings recall defenseman Xavier Ouellet from AHL, put Brendan Smith on 7-day IR
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The Detroit Red Wings have recalled defenseman Xavier Ouellet from Grand Rapids of the AHL and put defenseman Brendan Smith on seven-day injured reserve.
The team announced the moves Wednesday.
Ouellet played four games with the Red Wings last season and appeared briefly in Detroit's first-round playoff series against Boston. He was drafted by the Red Wings in the second round in 2011.
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Smith has two goals and four assists in 18 games this season for Detroit.