Detroit — Just like everyone else, Martin Frk was taken aback when he first saw Joe Hicketts.
It was at the prospects tournament in Traverse City, and Frk saw Hicketts, (generously) listed as 5-foot-8, 180 pounds, stride into the locker room.
“I was really shocked how small he is,” said Frk, echoing the general reaction. “But then, when I saw him play, he was excellent.”
Hicketts, who has defied the odds throughout his career, was recalled Sunday by the Red Wings and will make his NHL debut Monday in New Jersey.
The move was made necessary when defenseman Trevor Daley was hurt during Saturday’s loss to Carolina.