Category: Griffins
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Trevor Hamilton signs with Griffins
By @MichaelCaples – Trevor Hamilton is coming home. The Grosse Pointe native has signed a one-year deal with the Grand Rapids Griffins after concluding his senior season with Penn State. Hamilton, 23, is a USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program and Muskegon Lumberjacks alum. He was named the Big Ten’s defensive player of the year…
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Red Wings recall Evgeny Svechnikov
By @MichaelCaples – One of the Red Wings’ top prospects is on his way to Detroit from Grand Rapids. The Red Wings have recalled Evgeny Svechnikov from the Griffins under emergency conditions, due to an injured Frans Nielsen. Detroit’s first-round pick in 2015, Svechnikov has 22 points in 52 games for Grand Rapids this season.…
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Jared Coreau named AHL goaltender of the month
By @MichaelCaples – Well he certainly made the most of his last stretch of time with the Griffins this season. Jared Coreau, fresh off being called up to the Red Wings in the wake of the Petr Mrazek trade, has been named the CCM/AHL goaltender of the month for February. He allowed just nine goals…
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After back-to-back shutouts, Coreau named AHL player of the week
By @MichaelCaples – Jared Coreau had a big week for the Griffins, and he was recognized by the AHL today for his efforts. The Grand Rapids netminder was named the CCM/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending on Feb. 18, after Coreau posted back-to-back shutouts against the Manitoba Moose – the Western Conference’s…
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Turgeon, Hicketts sent back to Grand Rapids
By @MichaelCaples – The call-up has concluded for two of the Red Wings’ top young prospects. Detroit has announced that both forward Dominic Turgeon and defenseman Joe Hicketts back to the Grand Rapids Griffins. Turgeon played in four games in his first NHL call-up, recording a -1 rating with no points. Hicketts was a +1…
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Saginaw Spirit acquire Red Wings prospect Reilly Webb
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By @MichaelCaples – The Saginaw Spirit are bringing a Red Wings prospect into the fold. The OHL franchise announced today that they have acquired defenseman Reilly Webb via trade with the Hamilton Bulldogs. “We are thrilled to welcome Reilly Webb to the Saginaw Spirit Hockey Club,” said Spirit general manager Dave Drinkill. “Reilly is a…
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Two Griffins, five Michigan names on AHL All-Star rosters
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By @MichaelCaples – The American Hockey League announced its lineups for the league’s 2018 All-Star Classic today, and there are several names worth noting for the Michigan hockey audience. Here’s the breakdown: Atlantic Division Austin Czarnik – Providence Bruins – Washington, Mich., native, NTDP alum North Division Reid Boucher – Utica Comets…
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Red Wings recall Tyler Bertuzzi
By @MichaelCaples – The Red Wings announced today the call-up of one of their top prospects. Tyler Bertuzzi has been summoned from Grand Rapids. The 22-year-old was last year’s playoff MVP for the AHL champion Griffins after recording 19 points in 19 games. Bertuzzi missed the start of the 2017-18 season with an injury, but…
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Eric Kattelus moonwalks his way into internet glory
By @MichaelCaples – Last night, Traverse City native Eric Kattelus scored his third goal of the season for his Kalamazoo Wings. His celebration was…awesome. The Michigan Tech alum summoned his King of Pop dance moves, breaking out into full moonwalk dance move on his way towards center ice. Check out the video from the…