Category: Pro
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AHL announces new divisions for 2015-16
By @MichaelCaples – The American Hockey League announced today that they will have new divisions for the 2015-16 season, due to some relocation moves by member clubs. The Grand Rapids Griffins will compete in the Central Division, as part of the Western Conference. Their conference foes will be the Charlotte Checkers, the Chicago Wolves, the…
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MAG: A post-season examination for the Red Wings
In the latest issue of the magazine, we have multiple features on the Detroit Red Wings. In the first, we examine the Original Six club’s status at the conclusion of their 2014-15 season. Click here, or click on the image below, to view the article in the digital edition of MiHockeyMag (accessible on any computer,…
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Check out the latest digital edition of MiHockeyMag
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In the latest issue of MiHockeyMag, we examine the upcoming offseason for the Red Wings, where they stand right now and what they need to do moving forward. We also introduce you to Josh Norris, talk to Mitch Jones about his team’s move to Flint, share all the USHL draft picks and much, much more.…
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PHOTOS: Griffins beat IceHogs to take 2-0 series lead
The Grand Rapids Griffins took a 2-0 series lead over the Rockford IceHogs last night when they finalized a 5-1 win at Van Andel Arena. Teemu Pulkkinen scored twice, while Tyler Bertuzzi, Anthony Mantha and Jeff Hoggan also recorded goals for the Griffins in the win, while Tom McCollum stopped 28 of the 29 shots…
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Reports: Mike Babcock has been granted permission to talk to other NHL teams
By @MichaelCaples – TSN is reporting that the bench boss for the Detroit Red Wings can start talking to other teams about his future. Per their lead hockey insider, Bob McKenzie, Mike Babcock has received permission from general manager Ken Holland to speak with other NHL clubs while he considers his options for his…
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Teemu Pulkkinen’s hat trick powers Griffins to Game 1 win over IceHogs
By Pat Evans – GRAND RAPIDS – Despite not playing their best game, the Grand Rapids Griffins beat the Rockford IceHogs, 5-3, thanks to a hat trick from Teemu Pulkkinen in Game 1 of the American Hockey League Western Conference Semifinals Wednesday night at Van Andel Arena. “I didn’t think we played our best…
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VIDEO: Nick Lidstrom stars in a Swedish commercial for eggs
By @MichaelCaples – First, it was Tomas Holmstrom starring in some goofy commericals for a internet provider in Sweden. Now, Nick Lidstrom’s joining his former Red Wings teammate in…interesting advertising in their homeland. The legendary Detroit defenseman stars in an ad for eggs in Sweden, which you can see below. Gordan Bombay would be…
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City of Rockford, Mich., changes name to “Griffinville” for next two weeks
By @MichaelCaples – When the puck drops on the Grand Rapids Griffins vs. Rockford (Ill.) IceHogs series tomorrow, one Michigan city wants the world to know just what side they’re on. The City of Rockford, Mich., announced today that for the next two weeks, they are to be known as “Griffinville.” The “Griffinville” city council…
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Babcock, Holland talk about what’s next and who’s next while visiting Griffins game
By Pat Evans – GRAND RAPIDS – Mike Babcock was doing his job Sunday at the Grand Rapids Griffins series-clinching win against the Toronto Marlies. The Detroit Red Wings head coach was in the upper level above the stands watching prospects alongside general manager Ken Holland, with whom he drove to the game with.…
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Griffins complete historic series comeback with Game 5 win over Marlies
Photos by Amanda O’Toole/MiHockey By Pat Evans – GRAND RAPIDS – Despite facing a two-game deficit against the Toronto Marlies heading into their homestand last Wednesday, the Grand Rapids Griffins are heading to the American Hockey League Western Conference semifinals. Grand Rapids won three straight games, including Sunday’s 3-1 victory, to become just the 11th…