Category: Griffins
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PHOTOS: Jeff Blashill introduced as Red Wings’ head coach
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Photo gallery from the Detroit Red Wings’ press conference to introduce Jeff Blashill as their new head coach. (Photos by Jen Hefner/MiHockey) MORE: Red Wings officially announce Jeff Blashill as new head coach | The Blashills: Proud hockey parents talk about Jeff’s new job
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Griffins announce six dates for 20th anniversary season home games
By @StefanKubus – The Grand Rapids Griffins have a lot to look forward to next season, as the team will enter its 15th American Hockey League campaign – and 20th as a franchise – in 2015-16. The home opener of the Griffins’ 20th anniversary season has been slated for Friday, Oct. 16 at Van Andel Arena, one…
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Petr Mrazek named Red Wings’ rookie of the year by the DSBA
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By @MichaelCaples – Petr Mrazek just added to his trophy case. The Red Wings’ budding star was named the 2014-15 Red Wings Rookie of the Year today by the Detroit Sports Broadcasters Association. Mrazek, 23, played in 29 games for the Wings this past season, and he recorded a 16-9-2 record with a 2.38…
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Report: Red Wings to name Jeff Blashill head coach next week
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By @MichaelCaples – It’s more a report of when, rather than who. Ansar Khan of MLive is reporting that the Red Wings will be holding a press conference next week to introduce Jeff Blashill as their new head coach. Wings’ announcement of Jeff Blashill hiring expected next week. Story: http://t.co/BFElgvzWLD — Ansar Khan…
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Grand Rapids Griffins’ season comes to a close with series loss to Utica
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By @MichaelCaples – The Grand Rapids Griffins’ season came to a close last night out in Utica, New York. The Red Wings’ AHL affiliate endured a 2-0 loss to the Utica Comets, which eliminated them from the postseason in Game 6 of their Western Conference Finals series. It was the third trip into June…
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Red Wings announce 2015-16 preseason schedule
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By @MichaelCaples – The Stanley Cup Final has yet to begin, but the Detroit Red Wings have already announced their preseason schedule for the 2015-16 season. The Red Wings will play in a total of eight games, starting with a road contest with Original Six rival Chicago at the United Center on Tuesday, Sept.…
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Justin Abdelkader launches his own website
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Muskegon native, Michigan State alum and Detroit Red Wings forward Justin Abdelkader has launched his own website. At JustinAbdelkader.com, fans can see the latest news, photos and videos pertaining to the Red Wings’ forward, and he’s hosting some contests on there, too. He has two new artwork pieces, as well, ‘Ab8y’ and ‘Abs’ appearing on…
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PHOTOS: Comets vs. Griffins (Game 5)
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On Sunday evening in Grand Rapids, the Griffins hosted the Utica Comets for Game 5 of their AHL Western Conference Finals. The Griffins fell 3-2, despite goals from Mark Zengerle and Dylan Larkin, to fall behind in the series by the same count. Games 6 and 7 take place in Utica on Tuesday and Wednesday.…
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PHOTOS: Griffins vs. Comets (Game 3)
The Grand Rapids Griffins hosted the Utica Comets for Game 3 of their AHL Western Conference Finals Thursday night at Van Andel Arena. Utica ended up prevailing 4-1. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)
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Dan Bylsma named new coach of the Buffalo Sabres
By @MichaelCaples – Another coaching puzzle piece fell into place this afternoon, as the Buffalo Sabres formally announced that they have hired Dan Bylsma as their next head coach. Bylsma, a native of Grand Haven, Mich., will be the 17th coach in the Sabres’ franchise history. He was the Pittsburgh Penguins’ head coach from 2008-14…