Category: Griffins
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Upcoming Calder Cup viewing opportunities in Grand Rapids area
The AHL’s Calder Cup has been making the rounds with the Griffins’ players and staffers, and now it’s returning to Grand Rapids. Here is a list of places the Calder Cup will be at over the next few weeks. Friday, Aug. 23 6-8 p.m. with forward Luke Glendening Big Bob’s Pizza – East Grand Rapids…
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Grand Rapids Griffins release full 2013-14 schedule
By Michael Caples – The defending Calder Cup champions have released their 2013-14 schedule. The Grand Rapids Griffins – the Red Wings’ AHL affiliate – will start their AHL season on Friday, Oct. 4 in Rochester, N.Y., as part of a three-game road trip. They will host their home opener – and a banner-raising…
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Griffins will play preseason contest at Compuware Arena in Plymouth
By Michael Caples – The Grand Rapids Griffins announced their preseason schedule today, and fans of the Red Wings’ AHL affiliate on the east side of the state will be pleased. The Griffins will take on the Lake Erie Monsters on Saturday, Sept. 28, at the home of the Plymouth Whalers – Compuware Arena. The…
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Justin Abdelkader talks MSU pro camp, upcoming season
By Nick Barnowski – EAST LANSING – While his red and white jersey has helped establish his pro career, it’s his green and white jersey that helped get him there. So of course, anytime Justin Abdelkader gets the chance to sport “the only colors,” as stated in his school’s fight song, he’s going to…
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Valtteri Filppula talks about leaving for Tampa Bay
By Nick Barnowski – EAST LANSING – Valtteri Filppula is back in town this week, skating at Munn Ice Arena in Michigan State University’s annual pro camp. The former Detroit Red Wings forward spoke with MiHockey about leaving the club and starting new with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Filppula signed a five-year contract with…
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Defense no longer a question mark for Red Wings
By Dave Waddell – What a difference a year makes. A year ago, Detroit Red Wings general manager Ken Holland’s focus was on trying to plug the many holes on a tattered defense that had seen the departures of Nick Lidstrom and Brad Stuart. He was roundly criticized for his inability to land a big-name…
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Two Sled Wings make U.S. National Developmental Sled Hockey Team
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By Michael Caples – Two members of the Grand Rapids Sled Wings’ adult sled hockey team will get a chance to compete with the country’s best. Defenseman Tyler Anderson (Jenison) and forward Robert Thrailkill Jr. (Grand Haven) have been named to the 2013-14 U.S. National Developmental Sled Hockey Team. The two Sled Wings took part…
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List of Michigan natives and connections invited to national team Olympic camps
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Michigan’s hockey faithful will have plenty of players to keep an eye on as the Olympic national teams begin the process of selecting their teams for Sochi. Here is our list of all the Michigan natives and connections invited to orientation/development camps for their respective countries. Team USA Michigan natives Ryan Miller – goaltender –…
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McCollum signs one-year deal with Griffins
By Michael Caples – While he is no longer a part of the Detroit Red Wings, Tom McCollum will still be staying close to Hockeytown. The Red Wings reportedly cut ties with their 2008 first-round pick during the first week of July, but the Griffins announced yesterday that they have signed McCollum to a one-year…