Rachel Anderson
I am a journalist for Access Hockey MI covering the Muskegon Lumberjacks and the Toledo Walleye. I also contribute to WingsNation covering Griffins/Red Wings prospects, and The Hockey Writer offering opinions and analysis on the Detroit Red Wings and the Grand Rapids Griffins.
Author's Posts
Red Wings Prospect Givani Smith is Proving He Belongs
November 30th, 2018 Admittedly, I was one of the naysayers when I first watched the Detroit Red Wings prospect, Givani Smith. Smith was drafted in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft 46th overall and subsequently invited to the annual NHL Prospects Tournament in Traverse City, Michigan. Compared to the other skaters he seemed hot-tempered and sluggish. In...
Griffins' Penalty Kill Boosted by Megan and Campbell
November 28th, 2018 The absence of Wade Megan and Colin Campbell from the Grand Rapids Griffins lineup has been noticeable. The spark in the penalty kill unit since their return has been equally palpable. Both skaters add a unique edge to the team’s offensive power on the penalty kill, which has boosted Grand Rapids in recent games. Though their return...
Filip Zadina Is Debunking AHL Misconceptions
November 23rd, 2018 It was a surprise when Detroit Red Wings management made the call to send Filip Zadina to the Grand Rapids Griffins. Though it may have been upsetting to the youngster and confusing to fans, it is shaping up to be the right decision for him. A common misconception about the AHL is that its a downgrade from the NHL. In...
Griffins' Man Advantage Is No Advantage
November 17th, 2018 Following Friday's loss to the Ontario Reign, the Grand Rapids Griffins sit last in the league for power play efficiency. They have a 10.6% success rate and have scored seven times in 66 power plays awarded. The Griffins have struggled since the start of the season to get a solid setup, but why? There are a few possible reasons why Grand...
Griffins Join the Hockey Fights Cancer Initiative
November 15th, 2018 Cancer's far-reaching hand can be seen and felt by just about everyone. It doesn't discriminate or choose its victims based on social status. With the rapid rate at which cancer is growing, there is hardly a soul in the world that hasn't been touched by the disease. None are immune, including those in the world of hockey. Players and...
The Grind Line: Will Yzerman Be Back & What Would He Change?
November 12th, 2018 What’s The Grind Line? Apart from the once-famous line of Kris Draper, Kirk Maltby, and either Joe Kocur or Darren McCarty, The Grind Line is also The Hockey Writers’ weekly column about the Detroit Red Wings. Jacob Messing, Tony Wolak, and Rachel Anderson are the muckers who make up THW’s forechecking unit and sound off on Red...
