Category: Griffins
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Griffins sign Bloomfield native Pat Nagle
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By @MichaelCaples – Another Michigan boy is returning home. The Grand Rapids Griffins announced today that they have signed Bloomfield native Pat Nagle to a one-year contract. A four-year letter winner with the Ferris State Bulldogs from 2007-11, Nagle still ranks No. 3 among the school’s all-time goaltenders in wins (45) and goals-against average (2.32).…
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Tatar: “Detroit is where I belong”
By @MichaelCaples – It went the distance, but Tomas Tatar and the Red Wings came to terms on a four-year contract Friday afternoon. It saved both parties from an arbitrator making the decision for them, and now, the Wings’ No. 21 knows he’s staying in Hockeytown for another four seasons. “Obviously I really, really…
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Tomas Tatar, Red Wings agree to four-year deal
By @MichaelCaples – Well, that one’s finally over. Tomas Tatar will be back in a Red Wings uniform for the 2017-18 season and for the foreseeable future. The Wings’ No. 21 will be under contract with Detroit for the next four seasons after the restricted free agent’s payment amount for next season was originally…
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Eastside Elite All-Star Game rosters finalized after rink lobby draft
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By @MichaelCaples – MT. CLEMENS – There was tension. There was drama. There was backstabbing. OK so there wasn’t. It was rather ridiculous, actually. One would expect a little more professionalism on a day that held such a great deal of importance for the 2017 Eastside Elite Hockey League All-Star Challenge hopefuls. But this…
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Red Wings re-sign Martin Frk to one-year deal
By @MichaelCaples – The Red Wings have retained Martin Frk for the 2017-18 season. Frk, 23, has signed a two-way contract for the upcoming campaign. The Wings’ former second-round pick was claimed off waivers by the Carolina Hurricanes last year before being reclaimed by the Wings roughly one month later. His short time in…
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PHOTOS: Day 1 of the 2017 Larkin Hockey School
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July 17 marked Day 1 of the second annual Larkin Hockey School, held at Lakeland Arena in Waterford. The camp is hosted by the Larkin family – brothers Dylan and Colin Larkin and their cousins Adam and Ryan Larkin. For more on the camp, check out MiHockey’s story from last summer. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey) …
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Griffins’ 2017-18 schedule announced
By @MichaelCaples – Fans can now start planning out their trips to see the defending Calder Cup champions. The Grand Rapids Griffins’ 2017-18 season schedule was announced today. You can see the full slate of games here; check out some of the highlights below. The Griffins raise a banner to the rafters of Van…
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Pinckney native Dominik Shine aims to find niche with Griffins this season
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By @StefanKubus – TRAVERSE CITY – Dominik Shine grew up a Detroit Red Wings fan, as many young hockey players in Michigan do. This year, he took another step toward his dream of playing for the Wings. Shine, a 24-year-old Pinckney native, signed with Grand Rapids in March following a four-year collegiate career with Northern…
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Mitch Eliot trying to “be a sponge” at Red Wings’ development camp
By @MichaelCaples – TRAVERSE CITY – Mitch Eliot’s first Red Wings’ development camp has come with a few bumps and bruises. It’s summer hockey, sure, but it doesn’t mean the guys aren’t competing. Hard not to when the likes of Ken Holland, Jeff Blashill, Todd Nelson and the rest of the Red Wings’ management…
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PHOTOS: Day 2 of the Red Wings’ development camp
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Check out some of MiHockey’s photos from Saturday’s action at the Red Wings’ annual development camp in Traverse City. For more about the camp, click here. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)