Red Wings & Svechnikov: Patience Is Required Tony Wolak | March 16, 2018 As the 2017-18 season winds down, the Detroit Red Wings have the opportunity to prepare for next year with their season essentially over. Playoffs are still possible—the team certainly knows…
Resilient Griffins Win Calder Cup Tom Mitsos | June 14, 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…
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…
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…
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…
Lander Demotion a Wake-Up Call Jim Parsons | October 11, 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…
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…
Hockey News: Todd Nelson to Grand Rapids; Stamkos Unhappy? Marcy Di Michele | June 17, 2015 This writer doesn’t seem to like hockey. [On Milwaukee] Don Cherry believes that Steven Stamkos was misused by coach Jon Cooper. Could the star be looking for an exit out…
Oilers’ Nelson Exploring Other Opportunities Larry Fisher | May 24, 2015 Todd Nelson was the best thing to happen to the Edmonton Oilers last season, when he stepped in on an interim basis to replace fired head coach Dallas Eakins. More…
Oilers Close to Landing Golden McLellan? Larry Fisher | May 17, 2015 Team Canada coach Todd McLellan, left, discusses strategy with his players during the world championship in the Czech Republic that wrapped up with Canada winning gold in a resounding 6-1…
Hockey News: 3-0 Not as Big a Hole as Before; Callahan to Undergo Surgery Jeff Ponder | May 12, 2015 When your team is facing a 3-0 deficit, you may as well look back on the season and reminisce about the good times. Or maybe you should continue to look…