Red Wings Add Former OHL Scout to Amateur Scouting Staff

Detroit, MI – July 23, 2025 – The detroit Red Wings have announced the hiring of Ryan Hogan as an amateur scout, filling a vacancy created by Kevin Gibson‘s departure to the USHL’s Waterloo Black Hawks in June. hogan brings a decade of experience in hockey scouting adn coaching to the Red Wings institution.

We are pleased to announce that Ryan Hogan has joined the Red Wings scouting staff! 🏒pic.twitter.com/f9pLAUVxSh

– Ottawa 67’s (@ottawa67SHOCKEY) July 22,2025

Hogan most recently served as a full-time scout for the Ontario Hockey League’s Ottawa 67’s for the 2024-25 season,focusing on players eligible for the 2026 OHL Priority Selection.Prior to his role with the 67’s, Hogan spent five years as an OHL scout with the Niagara IceDogs (2019-2024) and one season with the Mississauga Steelheads (2018-19). he was responsible for identifying and evaluating potential draft picks across Ontario, attending over 150 games annually.

His international experience includes two seasons as the video coach for the Estonian U18 national team, contributing to their readiness for the IIHF U18 World championships in 2023 and 2024.Currently, Hogan holds a position as an assistant coach with the NCAA Division III Lake Forest Foresters, based in Lake Forest, Illinois, were he assists head coach Michael Bauman with on-ice instruction and player growth.

Hogan’s roots are in Southwestern Ontario. Born in Windsor, Ontario, he played junior B hockey for the Tecumseh Bulldogs during the 2000-01 season. A teammate of his from that Bulldogs squad, Brad Holland, has also ascended in the hockey world. Holland, the son of Los Angeles Kings General Manager Ken Holland, served as a pro scout for the Edmonton Oilers from 2019-2022 and later as their Assistant General Manager from 2022-2024.

Scouting Staff Changes Reflect Yzerman’s Vision

The Red Wings’ scouting staff has undergone changes as Steve yzerman assumed the role of General Manager in 2019. Gibson’s departure to become the General Manager of the Waterloo Black Hawks created the opening filled by Hogan. Gibson joined the Red Wings’ amateur scouting staff in 2019 as part of Yzerman’s initial wave of hires, focusing on player evaluation in the Midwestern United States.

the Black Hawks organization is excited to announce our new GM: Kevin Gibson.

Welcome to the organization kevin!https://t.co/0xGTbx2Dxq pic.twitter.com/buYc5N9s7M

– Waterloo Black Hawks (@BlckHawksHockey) June 2, 2025

“I can’t thank the Red Wings enough for all that they have taught me,” Gibson stated following his departure. “My time with Detroit brought the chance to work with incredible

Former Red Wings Players Forge Paths in Europe

KHL, DEL, SHL see familiar faces from Detroit

Several former Detroit Red Wings players are set to continue their careers overseas, with many finding new opportunities in the KHL, DEL, SHL, and Czech leagues, showcasing hockey’s global reach.

Marchenko Extends KHL Contract

Defenseman Alexey Marchenko, who played 110 NHL games for the Detroit Red Wings between 2013 and 2017, has agreed to a two-year contract extension with AK Bars Kazan of the KHL. During his time with Detroit, Marchenko tallied three goals and 16 assists. He also spent time with the Grand Rapids Griffins in the AHL.

Alexey Marchenko’s Goal #LGRW #Detvslak pic.twitter.com/v9AVxESUhM

— Red Wings SPORTalk (@SPORTalkWings) January 12, 2016

The contract is reportedly worth 85 million Russian rubles, which currently equates to $1 million USD. The average KHL player salary is around $425,000, highlighting the financial appeal of the league for certain players (Elite Prospects).

Svechnikov Stays in KHL

Evgeny Svechnikov, Detroit’s first-round pick from the 2015 NHL draft, will also remain in the KHL, having signed a deal with Amur Khabarovsk. Last season, Svechnikov played for Torpedo, under the guidance of former Red Wings star Igor Larionov.

Newpower Inks AHL Deal

Former Griffins defenseman Wyatt Newpower is set to return to the AHL, securing a contract with the Iowa Wild.

Welcome to Des Moines, Wyatt! 🤝#Itstartsm pic.twitter.com/a8i1MgJ5lA

— Iowa Wild (@IAWild) July 2, 2025

Newpower previously played for the Bridgeport Islanders last season. During his time with the Griffins from 2021 to 2024, he participated in 148 games, recording 6 goals and 18 assists.

More Player Moves

Other former Red Wings players are also on the move. Madison Bowey, a Red Wings defenseman from 2019-2020, is heading to Germany to join the Augsburger Panthers of the DEL after spending last season with the Cleveland Monsters in the AHL.

Additionally, forward Brendan Perlini, who played 39 games for the Red Wings in 2019-2020, will be playing in Switzerland for HC Lugano, joining teammate and former 2015 Red Wings draft pick, goalie Joren van Pottelberghe.

Axel Holmstrom, a 2014 Red Wings draft selection, will be playing in Czechia for HC Litvinov. While he never played for Detroit, Holmstrom played with the Griffins from 2016-2019. Forward Robert Mastrosimone, a 2019 Red Wings draftee, signed with the AHL’s Charlotte Checkers. Finally, Joe Snively, who played for the Griffins last season, has signed with Djurgardens of Sweden’s SHL.

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