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…
Hronek, Smith Hope to Progress With Griffins Tom Mitsos | March 23, 2017 Two new faces will be present in the Grand Rapids Griffins locker room, as the Detroit Red Wings assigned 2016 second-round picks Filip Hronek and Givani Smith to the Griffins…
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…
Griffins Announcer Kaser Achieves NHL Dream Tom Mitsos | November 18, 2016 Every player who plays in the AHL dreams of making it to the NHL. The same is true for those who don’t perform on the ice. Longtime Grand Rapids Griffins…
Anthony Mantha Reaching Potential in Second Pro Year Colin Fitts | March 14, 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…
Todd Nelson Named Head Coach of Grand Rapids Griffins Dustin Nelson | June 19, 2015 On Friday, the Grand Rapids Griffins, AHL affiliate of the Detroit Red Wings, announced Todd Nelson as the new coach of the club. BREAKING: The @DetroitRedWings named Todd Nelson the…
Top Class Scouting Keeping Detroit Alive Dennis Schellenberg | May 31, 2015 The Detroit Red Wings have been known as one of the best organizations when it comes to scouting for years now. We all know the famous late picks they had…