Red Wings summon D Brian Lashoff from Grand Rapids

(Photo: David Guralnick, Detroit News)Detroit — When the Red Wings needed a player from Grand Rapids to fill the void left by Luke Witkowski’s suspension, they went for veteran reliability.

The Red Wings could have gone with one of their younger prospects, but defenseman Brian Lashoff fills the void in a professional manner.

Lashoff, 27, was signed as an undrafted free agent in 2008 and played 122 games in the NHL and been a reliable presence for Grand Rapids in the minor league.

“You hope that when you first sign,” said Lashoff, of having a long relationship with an organization. “I signed in 2008 when I was 18 and undrafted, and I’ve been here ever since. We’ve had a good relationship and I…