Category: Griffins
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Griffins captain Jeff Hoggan wins AHL’s Fred T. Hunt Memorial Trophy
By @MichaelCaples – The Griffins’ captain just got recognized for all those qualities you look for in a leader. Jeff Hoggan was named the American Hockey League’s 2014-15 recipient of the Fred T. Hunt Memorial Award, presented to the player who “best exemplifies the qualities of sportsmanship, determination and dedication to hockey.” The award…
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The last time the Detroit Red Wings missed the playoffs…
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The Detroit Red Wings clinched their 24th straight trip to the NHL postseason last night. To put into perspective how impressive that playoff appearance streak is, we decided to take a closer look at the year 1990, the last time Detroit wasn’t a part of the postseason. Here are some of the things that…
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Griffins’ Miele, Pulkkinen named AHL All-Stars
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By @MichaelCaples – The American Hockey League announced their first and second all-star teams today, and two members of the Grand Rapids Griffins have cracked the first-team list. Andy Miele (Grosse Pointe Woods) and Teemu Pulkkinen were both recognized for outstanding seasons today by the AHL, as they make up two-thirds of the AHL All-Star…
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Federal Hockey League coming to Port Huron for 2015-16
By @MichaelCaples – On April 2, the Federal Hockey League announced that its Board of Governors has accepted a membership application for a team in Port Huron. The team, owned and operated by Illinois native Barry Soskin, will play out of the 3,373-seat McMorran Place Sports & Entertainment Center in Port Huron. According to…
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Tom McCollum honored for his contributions to the Grand Rapids community
By @MichaelCaples – The Grand Rapids Griffins announced today that goaltender Tom McCollum has been named the team’s winner of the IOA/American Specialty AHL Man of the Year award for his work away from the ice. The award is presented to a member of each AHL club for “outstanding contributions” to his community. McCollum,…
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MAG: Checking in with Griffins defenseman, Ferris alum Scott Czarnowczan
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In the latest issue of MiHockeyMag, we check in with Grand Rapids Griffins/Toledo Walleye defenseman and Ferris State alum Scott Czarnowczan. The Macomb native is a plus-16 on the season between the AHL and ECHL. Click here, or click on the image below, to see the article in the latest issue of the mag. (Cover…
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PHOTOS: ‘Wings For Wishes’ game at The Joe
On Thursday night, the Detroit Red Wings hosted their third annual ‘Wings For Wishes’ game at Joe Louis Arena, as the Original Six club supported Make-A-Wish Michigan during their game against the San Jose Sharks. The team raised more than $30,000 during the first two events, and with a mystery puck draw, T-shirt sales, and…
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Griffins extend their point streak to 19 games with 3-1 win over Milwaukee
By Pat Evans – GRAND RAPIDS — It took until the last two minutes of the third period, but the Grand Rapids Griffins extended their point streak to 19 games with a 3-1 win against the Milwaukee Admirals Friday night at Van Andel Arena. With the game tied up 1-1 heading into the final two minutes,…
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Red Wings announce 2015 NHL Prospect Tournament schedule
By @MichaelCaples – It may be March, but it’s not too early to start planning trips to Traverse City. The Detroit Red Wings and GM/VP Ken Holland announced today that the Original Six club will once again be hosting the NHL Prospect Tournament next September. The annual tournament – held at Centre ICE Arena in…
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NHL GMs recommend three-on-three OT to cut back on shootouts
By @MichaelCaples – The NHL’s general managers are gathered in Boca Raton, Fla., right now, and they’re already suggesting a big change to hockey’s highest level. The GMs recommended Tuesday that the league move to a three-on-three format for regular-season overtime, starting as soon as next season. According to editorial from NHL.com, if no goal…