Category: Griffins
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Photo gallery: Red Wings begin training camp at Compuware
The Red Wings kicked off their 2013 training camp at Plymouth’s Compuware Ice Arena today to get ready for a shortened NHL season. Below is MiHockey’s photo gallery for the event, which was open to the public. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)
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Players, owners sign memorandum of understanding; schedule released
By Michael Caples – The NHL officially released their 2013 regular-season schedule tonight, just shortly after both the league and the players association signed a memorandum of understanding to officially end the lockout and resume league activities. Below is the Red Wings’ schedule. Detroit will play 48 games, all against Western Conference opponents. Training camp…
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NHL, NHLPA agree on the framework of a new CBA
By Michael Caples – At 5 a.m., the two sides finally agreed. NHL.com is confirming that the league and the players’ association have reached an agreement on the framework of a new Collective Bargaining Agreement, ending a lockout lasted 113 days and cancelled a significant portion of the NHL season. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and…
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The Top 10 Moments From 2012: Grand Rapids Griffins
By Kyle Kujawa – The Grand Rapids Griffins enjoyed a year full of ups and downs, finishing the 2011-12 season outside the playoff picture but seeing several individual players achieve success. After a summer of big changes, the team is trending up heading into 2013, building off the successes of the previous season to jump…
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Glendening recalled by Griffins
By Michael Caples – Looks like Luke Glendening will finally get his shot with the Griffins. The University of Michigan alum and Grand Rapids native has been recalled by the Red Wings’ AHL affiliate, and is expected to skate with the team in their home game against the Rochester Americans Wednesday night. If Glendening plays…
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Adam Almquist earns his spot on Grand Rapids blue line
By Kyle Kujawa – Adam Almquist is used to surpassing expectations. Entering his first season in North America, Almquist was a bit of a wildcard. As a unit, the Grand Rapids Griffins defense had only two returning full-time members – Brendan Smith and Brian Lashoff. The team added veterans Nathan Paetsch and Brennan Evans to…
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Griffins record first home win of 2012-13 in annual matinee game
By Pat Evans – GRAND RAPIDS – Van Andel Arena was a few octaves higher than normal as the Grand Rapids Griffins took the ice at 11 a.m. and beat the Milwaukee Admirals 4-2. The Griffins’ 12th annual matinee game saw a crowd of school kids visit the arena and the Griffins (5-4-1-1) skate by…
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Jurco finding his ‘Sea’ legs in Grand Rapids
By Kyle Kujawa – To say that Grand Rapids Griffins forward Tomas Jurco had a successful junior career would be a massive understatement. From a statistical standpoint, Jurco flourished. He scored over 25 goals in all three of his seasons with the QMJHL’s Saint John Sea Dogs and went off for 97 combined points between…
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Red Wings announce scheduling changes and ticket info in wake of Winter Festival cancellation
The Red Wings just announced a series of updates in regards to the cancellation of both the NHL Winter Classic and the Hockeytown Winter Festival. In regards to your tickets purchased: “The Red Wings will communicate with each of their original ticket purchasers via email by Tuesday, November 6 and provide the option of a.)…
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Griffins add Spiros Anastas to coaching staff
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By Michael Caples – The Grand Rapids Griffins announced today that they have hired former Western Michigan assistant coach Spiros Anastas as their new analytics and advanced scouting coach. Anastas, 27, spent the 2011-12 season as a volunteer assistant/video coach for the Broncos, helping lead them to a CCHA championship – just the second in…