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Justin Abdelkader released from professional tryout in Grand Rapids, named alternate to Team USA

Justin Abdelkader USA Latvia Ice Hockey Worlds
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Justin Abdelkader of the US, left, in action during the Ice Hockey World Championship group B match between Finland and United States at the Arena in Riga, Latvia, Saturday, May 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)
Justin Abdelkader USA Latvia Ice Hockey Worlds
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(WXYZ) — Former Detroit Red Wing Justin Abdelkader is cutting his time in Grand Rapids short, but he's leaving his professional tryout to represent Team USA at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.

The Grand Rapids Griffins announced Thursday that Abdelkader has been released from his tryout contract after being named as an alternate to Team USA.

This will be Abdelkader's sixth time on Team USA.

Abdelkader joined the Griffins for the professional tryout on January 21.

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