Posts About "Todd Nelson"
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 the fans certainly doesn’t hurt. In the end, the Griffins...
Griffins Show Resolve After Humbling Loss
May 7th, 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 told The Hockey Writers. “I talked to the guys before (Saturday’s) game. ‘We got sloppy last night.’ That’s how we bounce back. We bounced back...Jared Coreau: NHL Was ‘Everything I Hoped For’
March 25th, 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 to the Pittsburgh Penguins. His next game wasn’t until Dec. 23, when he helped the Red Wings secure a 4-3 shootout win against the Florida Panthers for his first NHL win. Overall,...
Jimmy Howard’s Nightmare Start
February 6th, 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 in a 5-4 loss, his first game since Dec. 20. Flukey Goals The first goal, five minutes into the game, was a flukey wraparound goal that hit...
Lander Demotion a Wake-Up Call
October 11th, 2016 The NHL waiver wire on Monday was full of names that may pique some interest around the NHL. Among them was Edmonton Oilers' center Anton Lander. After failing to cement himself a spot on the Oilers' opening night roster, Lander is set for assignment to the Bakersfield Condors of the AHL but will have to pass through the fingers of 29...
Anthony Mantha Reaching Potential in Second Pro Year
March 14th, 2016 In the case of Detroit Red Wings prospect Anthony Mantha, it is amazing the difference a year makes. At the conclusion of last season, Red Wings senior vice-president and alternate governor Jim Devellano said Mantha was "very, very disappointing." The criticism was harsh to say the least since Mantha was playing in his first...
