Being drafted by Red Wings was huge boost to career of Flint Firebirds Amadeus Lombardi

FLINT – Getting drafted by the Detroit Red Wings might have been the best thing that could have happened for Amadeus Lombardi’s budding hockey career. The Red Wings selected the Flint Firebirds forward in the fourth round (113th overall) of last year’s NHL draft and being less than 70 miles away, Detroit has been able to keep close tabs on Lombardi’s progress. And what progress he’s made since last summer’s draft. After scoring 18 goals among 59 points last season, Lombardi exploded for 45 goals and a club-record 102 points this season. “We have a really good relationship,” said Lombardi,…