Category: Griffins
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Alec Regula to join Griffins for postseason
By @MichaelCaples – West Bloomfield native Alec Regula may be playing a few games in his home state for once. The Red Wings draft pick and London Knights defenseman has signed an amateur tryout deal with the Grand Rapids Griffins to join Detroit’s AHL affiliate for the rest of the postseason. The 18-year-old blueliner…
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Griffins split in Chicago to begin first-round series with Wolves
By @StefanKubus – Grand Rapids’ first-round series is now a best-of-three heading back to Van Andel Arena. The Griffins kicked things off with a 5-1 win over the Chicago Wolves on Friday in Game 1 of the Central Division Semifinals, sparked by a three-goal third period. Dominic Turgeon picked up a goal and an…
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Steve Yzerman officially named general manager of Detroit Red Wings
By @StefanKubus – It was a Good Friday, indeed, in Detroit. Steve Yzerman has come back home. The Detroit Red Wings have officially announced that Yzerman will take over the franchise as the Executive Vice President next general manager. The news was just made official at a press conference held inside Little Caesars Arena with…
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Zach Redmond wins Eddie Shore Award as top AHL defenseman; other awards announced
By @MichaelCaples – On Tuesday, the American Hockey League announced its 2019 recipient of the Eddie Shore Award, and it’s going to a Traverse City native. Zach Redmond has been named the AHL’s most outstanding defenseman for the 2018-19 season. The former Ferris State star was selected by a collection of coaches, players and…
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Red Wings send eight players back to Grand Rapids as Griffins prepare for postseason
By @MichaelCaples – With the Red Wings’ season concluded, Detroit has sent eight players to Grand Rapids. Forwards Christoffer Ehn, Matt Puempel and Dominic Turgeon have all been returned to the Griffins, as have defensemen Jake Chelios, Joe Hicketts, Filip Hronek and Dylan McIlrath. The Griffins are one point away from clinching their spot…
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Griffins sign Northern Michigan product, WCHA player of the year Troy Loggins
UPDATE: Troy Loggins has also been named the WCHA’s player of the year already being named the offensive player of the year. “On behalf of the WCHA, I want to congratulate Northern Michigan student-athlete Troy Loggins on an outstanding 2018-19 season and salute him on his selection as our WCHA Player of the Year,” WCHA…
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Red Wings recall goaltender Harri Sateri, assign Christoffer Ehn to GR
By @MichaelCaples – With the trade deadline looming, the Detroit Red Wings made a pair of roster moves…with the Griffins. The Wings have recalled goaltender Harri Sateri from Grand Rapids, while also assigning Christoffer Ehn to the AHL club. According to the Wings, the call-up is because Jimmy Howard has the flu. Jimmy…
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Red Wings assign Filip Hronek to Grand Rapids
By @MichaelCaples – With the Red Wings entering the All-Star break, they have sent one of their young blueliners down to Grand Rapids to keep him competing. Filip Hronek is on his way to the Griffins, likely to squeeze in a few games at the AHL level over the next week. Grand Rapids is…
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Griffins’ Chris Terry named to AHL All-Star Game; four other Michigan names invited
By @MichaelCaples – On the heels of the NHL All-Star Game roster announcement, the American Hockey League has followed suit with their own selections for their ASG. Former Plymouth Whalers captain Chris Terry will represent the Grand Rapids Griffins at the event; he is joined by four other Michigan names. Congrats to the players…
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Hronek establishes new Griffins franchise record
By @MichaelCaples – Filip Hronek has found a unique way to shine for the Grand Rapids Griffins of late. He’s established a new franchise record for the Red Wings’ AHL affiliate. Hronek scored the game-winner for the Griffins in overtime Monday night, giving Grand Rapids a 3-2 victory over the Iowa Wild on the…