Category: Griffins
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City of Rockford, Mich., changes name to “Griffinville” for next two weeks
By @MichaelCaples – When the puck drops on the Grand Rapids Griffins vs. Rockford (Ill.) IceHogs series tomorrow, one Michigan city wants the world to know just what side they’re on. The City of Rockford, Mich., announced today that for the next two weeks, they are to be known as “Griffinville.” The “Griffinville” city council…
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Babcock, Holland talk about what’s next and who’s next while visiting Griffins game
By Pat Evans – GRAND RAPIDS – Mike Babcock was doing his job Sunday at the Grand Rapids Griffins series-clinching win against the Toronto Marlies. The Detroit Red Wings head coach was in the upper level above the stands watching prospects alongside general manager Ken Holland, with whom he drove to the game with.…
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Griffins complete historic series comeback with Game 5 win over Marlies
Photos by Amanda O’Toole/MiHockey By Pat Evans – GRAND RAPIDS – Despite facing a two-game deficit against the Toronto Marlies heading into their homestand last Wednesday, the Grand Rapids Griffins are heading to the American Hockey League Western Conference semifinals. Grand Rapids won three straight games, including Sunday’s 3-1 victory, to become just the 11th…
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Griffins avoid elimination once again by beating Marlies 5-4 Saturday (with photos)
By Pat Evans – GRAND RAPIDS – Two games don’t win a best-of-five series, a message Grand Rapids Griffins head coach Jeff Blashill sent to his players following a 5-4 win against Toronto Saturday at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids. The message is the same as the one he relayed to the team…
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Check out the latest digital edition of MiHockeyMag
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In the latest issue of MiHockeyMag, we take you inside a historic time for the Muskegon Lumberjacks, check out a hockey game at The Joe featuring a pair of teams created for veterans and active-duty soldiers, share Spencer Hale’s story, discuss Mike Babcock’s status in Hockeytown, and much, much more. Click here, or click on…
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Griffins avoid elimination with Game 3 win over Toronto Marlies
By Pat Evans – GRAND RAPIDS – After two less-than-stellar games in Toronto, the Grand Rapids Griffins turned in an inspired 5-2 win at home in Van Andel Arena last night. The win came as the team faced elimination in the best-of-five series. However, the Griffins will still need to win the next two games…
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MAG: Kevin Porter comes home
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In the latest issue of MiHockeyMag, we have a feature on Northville native Kevin Porter. The University of Michigan alum talks about his hockey journey and his return to Michigan to play for the Grand Rapids Griffins. Check it out by clicking on this link, or by clicking on the image below.
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Petr Mrazek ‘bounces back’ and shuts out Lightning in Game 3
By @MichaelCaples – DETROIT – As the Red Wings’ first-round series with the Tampa Bay Lightning shifted back to Detroit, one of the main questions was how Petr Mrazek would respond to a rough Game 2 outing. No problems there. The Red Wings’ young goaltender didn’t face a barrage of shots (22 total), but…
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Grand Rapids Griffins to meet Toronto Marlies in first round; Pulkkinen finishes with most AHL goals
By @MichaelCaples – The Grand Rapids Griffins’ regular season came to a close Saturday night, and while the Red Wings’ AHL club didn’t finish with a victory, they finished with something better – a division title. The Griffins are once again Midwest Division champions. This year marks the second time in three seasons under coach…
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47 Michigan names on NHL postseason rosters
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When the puck drops on the 2015 NHL Playoffs tonight, there will be plenty of Michigan names competing for Lord Stanley’s Cup. Here’s a team-by-team look at the players whose hockey journeys had an important stop in Michigan. Detroit Red Wings Justin Abdelkader – Muskegon native, Michigan State Spartans Danny DeKeyser – Clay Township native,…