Unsung in Detroit, A Leader in Grand Rapids: the Brian Lashoff Story Devin Little | October 15, 2021 Entering his second season as the captain of the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League (AHL), a lot of people would be forgiven if they thought defenseman Brian…
Griffins Will Retire Michel Picard & Jeff Hoggan’s Jersey Numbers Devin Little | September 18, 2021 Since the Fall of 2006, a single jersey has held the honor of being retired by the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League (AHL). That distinction is held…
3 Griffins Players Ready to Push for A Spot in the NHL Devin Little | August 11, 2021 The Detroit Red Wings have gained a bit of a reputation for letting their prospects marinate in the American Hockey League (AHL) longer than the average team. Terms like “overripe”…
Griffins Season Preview: Future Red Wings Take Center Stage Devin Little | February 4, 2021 If you think the 2020-21 NHL season seems bizarre, just take a look at the AHL. First of all, not every team is participating as the Charlotte Checkers, Milwaukee Admirals…
Red Wings Have Farm System Decisions to Make in 2021 Ryan Guenter | December 16, 2020 As the hockey world collectively awaits further details about the 2020-21 NHL season, I cannot help but think of those individuals that have a vested interest. Specifically, signed, non-roster players…
Griffins Players Stepping Up Amidst Playoff Push Rachel Anderson | March 6, 2020 Unlike their parent team, the Detroit Red Wings, the Grand Rapids Griffins are in a tight playoff race in the American Hockey League’s Central Division. Fighting for another consecutive playoff…
Red Wings Send Cholowski to Grand Rapids of AHL The Canadian Press | February 8, 2020 DETROIT — The Detroit Red Wings have assigned defenceman Dennis Cholowski to Grand Rapids of the AHL. The Red Wings announced the move Saturday. The 21-year-old Cholowski has two goals…
AHL Central News: The Playoff Race Tightens Up Greg Boysen | November 26, 2019 The temperature might be getting colder outside, but the heat is rising within the American Hockey League’s Central Division. An exciting week saw a winning streak get extended to double…
AHL Central News: Wolves Stay Cool & Move On Greg Boysen | April 29, 2019 The Chicago Wolves personified the “next man up” mantra during their five-game Central Division Semifinal win over the Grand Rapids Griffins. Down 2-1 in the series, and with seven key…
AHL Central News: Wolves & Griffins, One Last Time Greg Boysen | April 26, 2019 The Chicago Wolves and Grand Rapids Griffins took their Central Division Semifinal series back to Michigan for a pair of spirited games. After the Griffins won Game 3, the Wolves…
Griffins’ Penalty Kill Boosted by Megan and Campbell Rachel Anderson | November 28, 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…
Filip Zadina Is Debunking AHL Misconceptions Rachel Anderson | November 23, 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…
