Detroit Red Wings‘ undrafted fifth year right wing, Francis Pare(9) scored the winning goal for minor league affiliate Grand Rapids Griffins in game 2 of the 2013 Calder Cup Finals to help give his team a 2-0 series lead.
Appearing in all 20 postseasons contests, he has 3 goals and 9 assists. 2 of his strikes came on the power play, including the recent game-winner.
In 68 2012/2013 regular season outings he notched 22 goals and 22 assists
He is currently in the final campaign of his 2-year contract extension, which he signed as his tw0-year entry level deal was wrapping up.
In his first year as a pro he signed a one-year agreement with the Griffins.
He has played in 363 AHL games, all with Grand Rapids, scoring 102 goals and 135 assists with a +19 rating.
The 5’10” 191 lbs. forward had an outstanding junior career registering 1.12 points per game over 4 seasons in the QMJHL. He was selected league MVP in his final season.
The soon-to-be 26-year old enters his first off season as an unrestricted free agent. He has yet to skate in an NHL game but we have to think his chances of re-upping one more time are good, unless he feels the need to explore the market.