Red Wings sign Michigan native Ronnie Attard to depth contract
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 2:11 AM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
The Detroit Red Wings have signed defenseman Ronnie Attard to a one-year, two-way contract. Attard, a Michigan native, previously played with the AHL's Colorado Eagles after stints with the Philadelphia Flyers and the Edmonton Oilers. During his time in the AHL, he recorded three goals and 14 assists last season, contributing further during the Calder Cup Playoffs. Attard joins a list of offseason signings for the Red Wings, as GM Steve Yzerman continues to enhance the team's roster.
- •Ronnie Attard signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Red Wings.
- •Attard hails from White Lake Township, Michigan.
- •He played 44 games for the AHL's Colorado Eagles last season.
- •Attard has NHL experience from two games with the Philadelphia Flyers.
- •Detroit has made several other offseason additions, including Viktor Arvidsson and Jacob Bryson.
- 2:11 AMYahoo Sports — Red Wings Bring Home Michigan Native With Latest Depth Free-Agent Signing
"Detroit Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman added another depth piece to the organization, signing defenseman and Michigan native Ronnie Attard.
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