TORONTO, Ontario – Jeff Blashill earned his first victory as the head coach of the Grand Rapids Griffins, as the team beat the Toronto Marlies 4-3 in a shootout on Sunday at Ricoh Coliseum. Two days after allowing three power … Continue reading
Author Archives: Pro Hockey News Staff Report (with Grand Rapids press release)
Griffins raised nearly $330,000 for charity during 2011-12 season
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The hard work of the Grand Rapids Griffins isn’t just limited to their play on the ice. The organization’s community programs and charitable efforts during the 2011-12 American Hockey League season generated nearly $330,000 for various … Continue reading
Griffins’ Curt Fraser named assistant coach in Dallas
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The longest-tenured head coach in Grand Rapids Griffins history has become the club’s third bench boss to earn a promotion to the National Hockey League, as the Dallas Stars on Monday hired Curt Fraser as an … Continue reading
Griffins lose game and playoff position
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Grand Rapids Griffins and Chicago Wolves staged a barnburner of a game on Friday at Van Andel Arena. By the time it was over, the Griffins’ slim playoff hopes were reduced to ashes. Grand Rapids … Continue reading
Dupuis’ OT goal lifts Marlies over Grand Rapids, 3-2
TORONTO, Ont – Philippe Dupuis scored 45 seconds into overtime to give the Toronto Marlies a 3-2 victory over the Grand Rapids Griffins on Saturday afternoon at Ricoh Coliseum. Grand Rapids (32-29-7-4) picked up one point to move within four … Continue reading
Marlies double up Grand Rapids, 4-2
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Three-point nights by Nicolas Deschamps and Marcel Mueller paced the North Division champion Toronto Marlies to a 4-2 win over the Grand Rapids Griffins on Friday at Van Andel Arena. The Griffins grabbed the lead just … Continue reading