Marlies Fall To Griffins In 2nd Half Of Back-To-Back

The Grand Rapids Griffins defeated the Toronto Marlies 5-2 on Sunday evening to complete the second half of a back-to-back. The Griffins improve to 3-2-0-0 on the season, while the Marlies fall to 2-2-0-0. In the first period, it was … Continue reading

Griffins split set with Gulls

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Courtesy of an Austin Czarnik hat trick, the Grand Rapids Griffins outpaced the San Diego Gulls in an 8-5 barnburner at Van Andel Arena on Saturday. Eight Griffins amassed two or more points, including two with … Continue reading

Red Wings Add Two to Griffins’ Hockey Staff

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Detroit Red Wings on Thursday announced the addition of Erich Junge as the new video coach for the Grand Rapids Griffins and Eldon Graham as the AHL team’s physical therapist. A native of Ballwin, Mo., … Continue reading

Griffins and Red Wings Extend Affiliation Another Five Seasons

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Grand Rapids Griffins and the Detroit Red Wings on Monday announced a five-year extension of their affiliation agreement, ensuring that one of the most fruitful and passion-inducing partnerships in hockey will continue through at least … Continue reading

Red Wings sign Czarnik, Luff

The Detroit Red Wings have signed center Austin Czarnik to a two-year contract and right wing Matt Luff to a one-year contract. Czarnik, a Detroit native, played 38 games with the AHL’s Bridgeport Islanders last season, compiling 14 goals and … Continue reading

Griffins ink Michigan native L’Esperance

The Grand Rapids Griffins have signed center Joel L’Esperance to a two-year American Hockey League contract. L’Esperance skated in 62 games with the AHL’s Texas Stars in 2021-22 and recorded 24 goals and 25 assists for a career-high 49 points. … Continue reading