The Grind Line: Red Wings Draft Reaction
The Detroit Red Wings certainly had a plan coming into last weekend’s draft. Nine of the 11 picks the Red Wings had were used on players who are at least…
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Resilient Griffins Win Calder Cup
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
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
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…
Offside Rule: Should It Stay or Go?
It didn’t take long for the hockey world to start debating rule changes after a Nashville Predators goal was overturned during the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 5-3 win in Game 1 of…
Griffins Clinch Their Second Calder Cup Final Berth
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…
Calder Cup Playoffs Preview: Griffins vs. Barracuda
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…
The Grind Line: Whom Should Red Wings Draft?
The Detroit Red Wings have their first top-10 pick since 1991, after landing the No. 9 pick in last month’s draft lottery. And while this year’s draft isn’t as heavy…
Griffins Show Resolve After Humbling Loss
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…
Analyzing Dylan Larkin’s Regression
Detroit Red Wings 2014 first-round pick Dylan Larkin was primed for a breakout season after scoring 45 points (23 goals, 22 assists) in 80 games during his rookie season last…
Despite ‘Lack of Execution,’ Griffins Win Playoff Opener
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…
Joe Louis’ Final Game Features Disney Ending
Hollywood couldn’t have scripted a better ending for the Detroit Red Wings. On Sunday, the team played its final game at the 38-year-old Joe Louis Arena, as the Red Wings…