Goaltender Eric Comrie, 24, excited for first start with Red Wings

Winnipeg, Manitoba — The circle of reporters around Eric Comrie was huge after Tuesday’s morning skate, befitting a star player or someone making a grand announcement.

But, no, it was simply Comrie, the Red Wings’ backup goaltender who was set to make his team debut later in the evening against the Winnipeg Jets.

And there was the hook.

Red Wings goaltenders Jonathan Bernier and Eric Comrie (34) in the third period. (Photo: Paul Sancya, AP)

The Jets were the organization that drafted Comrie in the second round of the 2013 NHL Draft. And it was obvious judging the from the comments of former players and coaches that Comrie left a positive impression on the organization while there.

“It’s pretty…