After proving he can stick in NHL, Red Wings' Alex Lyon embraces 'honor' of Team USA nod

Detroit — Goaltender Alex Lyon set many personal milestones this season, but one maybe meant just a bit more than others. For the first time in his eight-year professional career, Lyon didn't spend a day in the minor leagues. Not a second. From Day One Lyon, 31, was on the Red Wings' NHL roster and stayed there. Now, Lyon didn't play a game until mid-November. But once Lyon got into the lineup, coach Derek Lalonde chose to largely let Lyon keep the net. But again, no American League. No lengthy bus trips. No wondering if maybe it was time to put away the goalie pads. "For sure," said Lyon, of whether he'd thought about not being in the AHL this season. "I appreciated that. I appreciated the Red