Grand Rapids Griffins
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...
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...
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...
Turner Elson & Matt Puempel: Griffins' Power Forward Duo
October 31st, 2018 Turner Elson and Matt Puempel are a threatening force for the Grand Rapids Griffins. As entertaining as they are talented, they seem to have found their niche on the same line. Both skaters are considered veterans in the league. They both have been a part of the AHL for six...
Griffins Scoring & Defensive Gaps Being Filled
October 27th, 2018 The Grand Rapids Griffins are struggling to get off to a good start. With a few wins under their belt, they're still playing with a limp. They haven't been able to take advantage of scoring chances and with their defense slowly returning to normal, the Griffins will look to...
Griffins Impact Players Ready to Hit Home Ice
October 12th, 2018 The Grand Rapids Griffins, who have a season-opening road record of 14-6-2-0, dropped their first two regular season games. In their first game, a 3-1 loss to the Texas Stars, the Griffins struggled to control the puck and find a rhythm. Their inability to score resulted in...
Nelson Brings Winning Culture to Stars
June 2nd, 2018 Silencing the rumor mill surrounding his future, Grand Rapids Griffins head coach Todd Nelson has accepted an assistant coach position with the Dallas Stars. Murmurs surrounded Nelson following the early closure of the Griffins' playoff run this season. Having had an...
Griffins Seek Repeat Despite Roster Turnover
April 17th, 2018 The Grand Rapids Griffins begin their defense of the American Hockey League’s (AHL) Calder Cup this week, where they’ll have to battle significant roster turnover from last year’s championship team. The loss of key players was evident early on as the Griffins got...
Mitch Callahan a Champion Again
June 15th, 2017 As Grand Rapids Griffins forward Mitch Callahan raised the Calder Cup Tuesday night, it was a familiar feeling. For Callahan, being a champion isn't exactly new. The 2017 Calder Cup victory marked his third championship in nine years. Callahan, 25, has spent six...
Resilient Griffins Win Calder Cup
June 14th, 2017 Down 3-2 early in the third period, Grand Rapids Griffins fans let the home team know exactly what they wanted. “We want the Cup! We want the Cup! We want the Cup!” The Griffins didn’t need a reminder of what was on the line, but a not-so-gentle suggestion from...
Calder Cup Final: Griffins Defend Home Ice
June 5th, 2017 Step 1: Defend home ice. The Grand Rapids Griffins can check that off their list. The Griffins took a 2-0 series lead in the Calder Cup final, beating the Syracuse Crunch 6-5 in double overtime Saturday in front of a sold-out crowd of 10,834 at Van Andel Arena. The...
Calder Cup Final Preview: Griffins vs. Crunch
June 2nd, 2017 The Grand Rapids Griffins face the Syracuse Crunch in the Calder Cup Final, a rematch of the 2013 Calder Cup Final. The Crunch look to get revenge for the loss in 2013, while the Griffins hope to win their second Calder Cup title in five years. The Crunch haven’t made...
Griffins Clinch Their Second Calder Cup Final Berth
May 28th, 2017 The Grand Rapids Griffins barely gave their fans a chance to get settled into their seats before giving them a reason to stand up and cheer during Game 5 of the Calder Cup Western Conference final on Saturday at Van Andel Arena. Just 24 seconds into the game, Brian...
