The Red Wings signed two forwards — Michigan States Taro Hirose and Princeston’s Ryan Kuffner — Tuesday to two-year, entry-level contracts.
Both were undrafted college free agents, whom general manager Ken Holland said will join the Red Wings as early as this week.
Hirose, 22, spent the last three seasons at Michigan State, scoring 116 points (33 goals) in 106 games.
Hirose led the country in points (50), points-per-game (1.47) and assists (35) this season. In Big Ten play, Hirose led the conference in scoring with 34 points (10 goals) in 24 games.
At 5-foot-10, 160-pounds, Hirose compensates for lack of size with skill.