2024-25 Player in Review: Emmitt Finnie
Center Emmitt Finnie appeared in 10 regular-season games with the Griffins, producing five points (1-4—5), zero penalty minutes and a minus-four rating. He also suited up for three Calder Cup Playoffs games, making his postseason debut on April 29 against Texas. The 20-year-old bagged his first pro point with an assist on April 4 against Rockford and then scored his first pro goal on April 5 at Rockford. He enjoyed a three-game point streak from April 4-9 (1-2—3) and tallied five points in six games from April 4-16 (1-4—5).
Finnie spent the majority of the season in the Western Hockey League, serving as captain for the Kamloops Blazers. He notched career-high numbers in goals (37), assists (47) and points (84) in 55 games, ranking first on the roster in each category. Finnie also ranked among the WHL leaders in points (T16th), goals (T15th) and points-per-game (1.53, 7th).
Regular Season Stat Line
10 GP, 1 goal, 4 assists, 5 points, -4 rating, 0 PIMs with GRG
55 GP, 37 goals, 47 assists, 84 points, +0 rating, 26 PIMs with KML (WHL)
Postseason Stat Line
3 GP, 0 goals, 0 assists, 0 points, +0 rating, 0 PIMs with GRG
Contract Status
Under contract with Detroit through 2026-27 season
By the Numbers
4 – Bagged first pro point with an assist on April 4 against Rockford
5 – Scored first pro goal on April 5 at Rockford
3 – Enjoyed first pro point streak, a three-game run from April 4-9 (1-2—3)
5 – Registered five points (1-4—5) in six AHL games from April 4-16
29 – Made Calder Cup Playoffs debut on April 29 against Texas and finished postseason with three games
1 – Showed career-high totals in goals (37), assists (47) and points (84) in 55 games with Kamloops, pacing the team in each category
7 – Ranked seventh in the WHL with 1.53 points-per-game
15 – Tied for 15th in the WHL with 37 goals
16 – Tied for 16th in the WHL with 84 points
30 – Registered 30 multi-point games in the WHL, including 10 contests with at least three points
7 – Scored two goals seven times throughout WHL season
14 – Recorded two assists 14 times in WHL
3 – Season-high three-game goal streak in WHL from Nov. 1-6 (four goals) and March 12-15 (three goals)
5 – Season-best five-game assist streak from Dec. 28-Jan. 10 (seven assists)
9 – Showed nine points (3-6—9) in three WHL games from Oct. 19-26
8 – Notched eight power-play goals with Kamloops
21 – Amassed 21 points (6-15—21) during season-high 12-game point streak from Dec. 7-Jan. 17
Newsworthy
Quick Skate With Emmitt Finnie — Graced By Rain
The Daily: Griffins Have Intriguing Roster; Pens Like GR Alum | Detroit Hockey Now
Red Wings prospects thoughts: Finnie, Johansson join Griffins with more on the way - The Athletic
What Offensive Slump? Griffins' Score 15 Goals in Two Games | Detroit Hockey Now
Red Wings' seventh-round pick joins Griffins for rest of season - mlive.com