GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Griffins’ first-ever Purple Game on Saturday left Grand Rapids feeling blue, as the Peoria Rivermen never trailed en route to a 3-1 win at Van Andel Arena. With the Griffins clad in purple jerseys and … Continue reading
Author Archives: Pro Hockey News Staff Report (with Grand Rapids press release)
Chicago deflect Grand Rapids rally in OT
ROSEMONT, Ill. – The Grand Rapids Griffins rallied back from a two-goal deficit, but Billy Sweatt scored just 18 seconds into overtime to give the Chicago Wolves a 4-3 win at Allstate Arena on Wednesday night. The Griffins (20-20-5-4) gained … Continue reading
DiSalvatore drives Aeros past Grand Rapids with late goal
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich . – Jon DiSalvatore redirected a shot past Tom McCollum with 29 seconds remaining on Saturday to thwart Grand Rapids’ bid for overtime and enable the Houston Aeros to escape Van Andel Arena with a stunning 5-4 … Continue reading
Griffins and Marlies will join “Hockeytown Winter Festival” in 2013
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Grand Rapids Griffins will venture outside to play in winter’s chill for the first time next season when they host the Toronto Marlies in a regular season American Hockey League game at Detroit’s Comerica Park. … Continue reading
Griffins stop Hamilton, 5-2
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Gustav Nyquist’s first two-goal game as a pro and a solid 32-save performance by Jordan Pearce in his first start in five weeks pushed the Grand Rapids Griffins to a 5-2 triumph over the Hamilton Bulldogs … Continue reading
Hamilton breaks through with 5-2 win over Griffins
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich . – A four-goal barrage during the second period powered the Hamilton Bulldogs to a 5-2 win over the Grand Rapids Griffins on Friday at Van Andel Arena, giving the Bulldogs their first victory in four tries … Continue reading