October 11th

1978

Yuri Butsayev was born on this date in Togliatti, Russia. The center played 75 games for the Red Wings over the span of two seasons (1999 - 2001). During his tenure he scored six goals and four assits for 10 points.

2006

Mathieu Schneider scored a hat trick on this date in a game against the Phoenix Coyoties. The defensemen also notched an additional assist in a 9-2 drubbing. Schnieder made the most of his four shots on goal that night.