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Turner
Elson

Grand Rapids Griffins

American AHL

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Turner Elson (born September 13, 1992) is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the Detroit Red Wings in the National Hockey League (NHL). Undrafted, he has previously played in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Calgary Flames. An undrafted player, Elson played junior hockey with the Red Deer Rebels of the Western Hockey League (WHL) and joined the Flames organization as a free agent signing in 2011. During the 2017–18 season, Elson registered nine goals and 12 assists in 57 games for the Griffins. On June 18, 2018, Elson signed a one-year contract extension with the Griffins. In the 2018–19 season, Elson regained his scoring touch with the Griffins. Having eclipsed his previous seasons totals, and while placing fourth in team scoring, Elson was signed mid-season to a two-year contract by the Red Wings on February 5, 2019.