Jordan Pearce Is AHL-Bound

The Detroit Red Wings have sent former Notre Dame goaltender Jordan Pearce of Anchorage to Grand Rapids of the American Hockey League.

Pearce, a rookie who was among the nation's elite college goaltenders his last two seasons for the Irish, made his pro debut in the last game of the regular season for the Griffins last spring.

Of the 39 (or so) Alaska-connected players who began in NHL training camps this fall, 10 are left -- at least by my count. They are:

Atlanta Thrashers -- W Joey Crabb of Anchorage.

Calgary Flames -- W Curtis Glencross, formerly of UAA.

Chicago Blackhawks -- D Jordan Hendry, formerly of UAF.

Montreal Canadiens -- C Scott Gomez of Anchorage.

New York Islanders -- C Nate Thompson of Anchorage.

New York Rangers -- C Brandon Dubinsky of Anchorage; W Aaron Voros, formerly of UAF.

Philadelphia Flyers -- D Matt Carle of Anchorage.

St. Louis Blues -- G Ty Conklin of Anchorage; W D.J. King, who played briefly for the Alaska Aces.