Author: MiHockey Staff
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Griffins focus on positives despite back-to-back losses
By Matt Gajtka – The Grand Rapids Griffins came up empty in two opportunities to hoist the Calder Cup this weekend, as consecutive wins by the Syracuse Crunch at Van Andel Arena turned a potential sweep into at least a six-game affair. As one might expect, the Griffins conceded nothing after the Crunch won…
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Michi-gamer: Pride of the Mitten (Week of June 17)
Welcome to another season of MiHockey’s Michi-gamer, now powered by Bauer Hockey. We take great pride in our homegrown talent. Whether they grew up in the Mitten or we welcomed them here for college or juniors, they are our own. They represent the best place in the world for hockey. Every night, we’ll keep an…
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Shaved Ice – June 17
Hope everybody had a great Father’s Day. It was a rough weekend for the Grand Rapids Griffins. The Wings’ AHL affiliate failed to close out the Calder Cup Final both on Friday and Saturday, dropping Games 4 and 5 to Syracuse. Click on the numbers to read our game recaps from both contests. Now, the…
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Griffins fail to close out Calder Cup Final on home ice, series shifts back to N.Y.
By Matt Gajtka – GRAND RAPIDS – In the 77-year history of the American Hockey League, a team has built a 3-0 lead in the Calder Cup Final 23 times. The first 22 times, that team has won the championship. The Grand Rapids Griffins are the most recent in that line of strong starters,…
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Griffins come up just short in Game 4, can’t close out AHL Final
By Matt Gajtka – GRAND RAPIDS – The red light went on and the goal horn sounded, sending the sellout crowd at Van Andel Arena into delirium. There was only one problem: the puck never went in. The celebration will have to wait. The visiting Syracuse Crunch survived a late close call to squeeze past…
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Zetterberg named NHL Foundation Player Award winner for charity work
By Michael Caples – Red Wings captain Henrik Zetterberg often gets recognized for what he does on the ice. Today, he was honored for what he does off of it. Zetterberg was named the 2013 recipient of the NHL Foundation Player Award today, given to a player “who applies the core values of hockey –…
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Red Wings’ youngsters look promising, but they still need a top-six scorer
By Darren Eliot – After a strong finish to the regular season and a fine showing in the playoffs, the Red Wings know more about many of their young players than they otherwise might have. In that regard, the lockout-shortened season may have hastened the organization’s reload process. The vets who didn’t play during the…
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Griffins enter weekend with two chances to finish Calder Cup Final
By Pat Evans – Up 3-0 in the Calder Cup Final, the Grand Rapids Griffins have two chances to finish off the Syracuse Crunch at home in Van Andel Arena. Tonight’s opening face-off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Although the Griffins could let that advantage go to their heads, head coach Jeff Blashill said after…
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Shaved Ice – June 14
Can the Griffins finish the job tonight? The Griffins battle the Syracuse Crunch tonight at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids. What’s on the line? Nothing much, just the Calder Cup. With a 3-0 series lead, the Wings’ AHL affiliate can end the series and start on quite a weekend party. If they can’t, they…
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Red Wings answered plenty of questions during 2013 season
By Dave Waddell – It would’ve been appropriate had the Detroit Red Wings wore a question mark on the chests of their sweaters rather than the winged wheel this season. Questions were the only thing the Wings had in abundance in a season where Nick Lidstrom retired and Brad Stuart asked for a trade closer…