Unsung in Detroit, A Leader in Grand Rapids: the Brian Lashoff Story
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…
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Griffins Will Retire Michel Picard & Jeff Hoggan’s Jersey Numbers
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,…
Red Wings Defense: Trading is the Wrong Move
“The Precious” After the debacle that was the beginning of 2014 free agency for the Detroit Red Wings, fans and management personnel are looking for answers. The Red Wings missed…
2013-14 Grand Rapids Griffins Season Preview
2013-14 American Hockey League Season Previews GRAND RAPIDS GRIFFINS Coaching Staff: Jeff Blashill-Head Coach, Jim Paek-Assistant Coach Affiliates: Detroit Red Wings (NHL) Toledo Walleye (ECHL) 2012-2013 RECAP Record: 42-26-4-4 (92 points),…
Five Red Wings To Watch Heading Into NHL Training Camp
The NHL is set to open training camps in just over a week. With the summer spending spree all but over, teams must now evaluate their latest transactions, as well…