Chris Conner is on his way to Phoenix.

Conner, who split last season between the Detroit Red Wings and Grand Rapids Griffins of the AHL, has signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Phoenix Coyotes.

The 5-foot-8, 180-pound forward spent eight games with the Red Wings last season. He had one goal, two assists and no penalty minutes. In 57 games with Grand Rapids, he had 16 goals, 37 assists and 22 PIM.

Conner, who was born in Westland and played collegiate hockey for Michigan Tech, has also played for Dallas and Pittsburgh during five NHL seasons.

In 147 career NHL games, he has 17 goals, 26 assists and 30 PIM.

Conner is 28.

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