Category: Griffins
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Updated: Red Wings prospect Athanasiou named CHL player of week
By Michael Caples – Yesterday, Andreas Athanasiou was named the Ontario Hockey League’s player of the week. Today, the Canadian Hockey League office upgraded the honor. The Red Wings’ prospect was named the CHL’s player of the week today, meaning that of the three top-tier junior leagues across Canada (and the U.S.), Athanasiou stood…
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Red Wings announce full list of activities for Hockeytown Winter Festival
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By Michael Caples – The Red Wings announced today a complete list of the on-ice activities taking place at Comerica Park during the Hockeytown Winter Festival. Sled hockey games will begin on Dec. 16, the earliest listed activity to take place on the outdoor ice. From there, youth games, high school games, adult games, open…
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A Christmas sing-a-long with the Griffins
Ever wanted to see Luke Glendening, Riley Sheahan, Mitch Callahan and Ryan Sproul sing Christmas songs? Consider your wish granted.
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Photos: Red Wings vs. Flyers
The Red Wings welcomed the Philadelphia Flyers to Joe Louis Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013. Click here to read MiHockey’s recap from the game. (All photos by Jen Hefner/MiHockey)
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Draper, Maltby, Holland talk about getting in shape for Alumni Showdown
By Stefan Kubus – DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings alumni hit the ice Wednesday afternoon in an effort to gear up for the Dec. 31 Alumni Showdown as part of the Sirius/XM Hockeytown Winter Festival. Among the participants on the ice at Joe Louis Arena were the members of the original Grind Line: Kirk…
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Nyquist returns to Wings’ line-up, helps Detroit snap winless streak
By Stefan Kubus – DETROIT – For the first time since Oct. 15, the Red Wings found a way to capture two points on home ice. And on a night where Brendan Shanahan was honored for his Hockey Hall of Fame induction, it was the new No. 14 that sparked the offense early. Perhaps…
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Photos: Griffins vs. Admirals
The Grand Rapids Griffins beat the Milwaukee Admirals 5-0 Wednesday night at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids. Click here for MiHockey’s recap of the game. (Photos by Amanda O’Toole/MiHockey)
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Fox Sports Detroit announces TV plans for Winter Festival, Winter Classic
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Fox Sports Detroit announced today that they will televise seven games during the Hockeytown Winter Festival, and that they will deliver postgame coverage of the Winter Classic. FSD’s Winter Festival coverage begins on Dec. 27 with the Great Lakes Invitational. The GLI championship game, held the next night, will be broadcasted on tape delay, while…
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Griffins post convincing 5-0 win over Milwaukee Wednesday night
By Pat Evans – GRAND RAPIDS – The Grand Rapids Griffins made up for a pair of one-goal losses to the Milwaukee Admirals earlier in the season with a 5-0 win Wednesday at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids. Special teams played a crucial part for the Griffins as Riley Sheahan and Cory Emmerton…
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Jurco’s hat trick leads Griffins to win over Rockford
By Pat Evans – GRAND RAPIDS – Coming off their win-streak ending loss in Milwaukee on Wednesday, the Grand Rapids Griffins road a hat trick from Tomas Jurco to beat the Rockford IceHogs 5-3 Friday night at Van Andel Arena. The game saw goals from the Griffins’ Jurco, Teemu Pulkkinen and Jeff Hoggan and Rockford’s…