Nelson Brings Winning Culture to Stars Rachel Anderson | June 2, 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…
Griffins Seek Repeat Despite Roster Turnover Jacob Messing | April 17, 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.…
Mitch Callahan a Champion Again Melissa Burgess | June 15, 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…
Resilient Griffins Win Calder Cup Tom Mitsos | June 14, 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…
Calder Cup Final: Griffins Defend Home Ice Tom Mitsos | June 5, 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…
Calder Cup Final Preview: Griffins vs. Crunch Tom Mitsos | June 2, 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…
Griffins Clinch Their Second Calder Cup Final Berth Tom Mitsos | May 28, 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…
Barracuda vs. Griffins – Western Conference Final Breakdown Zachary DeVine | May 19, 2017 The AHL’s Western Conference Final is set between the San Jose Barracuda and the Grand Rapids Griffins. The Barracuda and head coach Roy Sommer are both making their first Final…
Calder Cup Playoffs Preview: Griffins vs. Barracuda Tom Mitsos | May 18, 2017 The Grand Rapids Griffins and San Jose Barracuda fight for a spot in the Calder Cup final. The Griffins find themselves in the Western Conference Final for the second time…
Griffins Show Resolve After Humbling Loss Tom Mitsos | May 7, 2017 After allowing seven goals in a 7-3 loss to the Chicago Wolves on Friday, Grand Rapids Griffins coach Todd Nelson said his team was deflated. “That’s a good thing,” Nelson…
Despite ‘Lack of Execution,’ Griffins Win Playoff Opener Tom Mitsos | April 22, 2017 The Grand Rapids Griffins had the best power play in the AHL at 24.4 percent during the regular season. During Friday’s 4-3 overtime win against the Milwaukee Admirals in Game…
Jared Coreau: NHL Was ‘Everything I Hoped For’ Tom Mitsos | March 25, 2017 Detroit Red Wings prospect Jared Coreau did what every AHL goalie dreams of doing — played in the NHL. Coreau made his NHL debut Dec. 3 in a 5-3 loss…