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Griffins’ Ben Simon Is Falling Short of Expectations

Devin Little | January 17, 2023

The minor-league affiliate of an NHL team serves multiple purposes. First and foremost, the American Hockey League (AHL) is a developmental league, meaning that the goal is for players and…

Griffins’ 2022-23 Roster Headlined by Edvinsson & Berggren

Devin Little | October 13, 2022

Fueled by an influx of talented prospects and even some players with NHL experience, the Grand Rapids Griffins (the American Hockey League affiliate of the Detroit Red Wings) appear set…

Red Wings Prospects Should Make the Griffins a Fun Team in 2022-23

Devin Little | September 12, 2022

This has been a summer of change and excitement for the Detroit Red Wings. The roster received a facelift in free agency, and Derek Lalonde was named the team’s first…

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…

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…

AHL Central News: A New Week, A New Leader

Greg Boysen | January 10, 2019

The AHL’s Central Division started the New Year off with a very busy and competitive week. The top five teams are separated by just six points. We are entering the…

AHL Central News: Wolves Claw Their Way Into First

Greg Boysen | January 3, 2019

The AHL’s Central Division ended 2018 with another exciting week of hockey. The top three teams are now separated by just a single point as are the next three teams…

Red Wings Sign Czech Forward Nosek to Extension

Dean Plunkett | May 28, 2016

The Detroit Red Wings announced on Friday that they have signed center Tomas Nosek to a two-year contract extension. It is reported to be a two-way contract for the 2016-17…

Red Wings Name Jeff Salajko as New Goaltending Coach

Dean Plunkett | May 17, 2016

The Detroit Red Wings took another step in the remaking of their coaching staff under head coach Jeff Blashill. After losing assistant coach Tony Granato to the University of Wisconsin,…

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