Brian Lashoff Archives

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…

Lightning Acquire Defenseman David Savard

Devin Little | April 10, 2021

The Tampa Bay Lightning acquired defenseman David Savard from the Columbus Blue Jackets in a three-team trade that also included the Detroit Red Wings ahead of the 2021 trade deadline.…

AHL Central News: 2020-21 Season Preview

Greg Boysen | February 5, 2021

The American Hockey League has not played since March 11, 2020. That will all change tonight as the 2020-21 season will finally begin. Four of the six teams of the…

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…

Red Wings’ Overlooked Prospects

Rachel Anderson | February 4, 2020

Following each draft season, naturally, there is a greater level of anticipation for the draftees. All eyes are on the anticipated success of the starry-eyed selections while players from seasons…

Griffins Scoring & Defensive Gaps Being Filled

Rachel Anderson | October 27, 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…

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…

Jimmy Howard’s Nightmare Start

Tom Mitsos | February 6, 2017

Things didn’t go Jimmy Howard’s way from the opening faceoff Saturday night. Making a rehab start for the Grand Rapids Griffins, Howard allowed two goals on Milwaukee’s first two shots…

Another Long Year Ahead for Jimmy Howard

The Hockey Writers | October 3, 2014

No room for the kids to play Despite strong preseason performances from Xavier Ouellet, Alexey Marchenko & Nick Jensen, it looks like the Red Wings will keep the same defensive corps…

AHL Season Preview: Hamilton Bulldogs

Mike Burse | September 19, 2013

2013-14 American Hockey League Previews Hamilton Bulldogs Coaching Staff: Sylvain Lefebvre, Head Coach; Donald Dufresne, Assistant Coach; Stephan Lebeau, Assistant Coach; Vincent Riendeau, Goaltending Consultant Affiliates:Montreal Canadiens (NHL), Wheeling Nailers (ECHL)…

Five Red Wings Looking for Full-Time Jobs

Jamie Shinkewski | September 9, 2013

Prospects’ camp is underway and training camp is around the corner, which means players vying to lock themselves up a roster spot for the upcoming season. This year the Wings’…