Grand Rapids Griffins

ECHL: Ryan Bednard To Play Overseas Next Season

Greenville, S.C. — As players from the ECHL are making moves, a lot of former ones are signing with teams in Europe. Recently, several Swamp Rabbits players from last season have been signing with teams across Europe. The more recent one was Ethan Somoza, who announced that he would play in Hungary next season. However, […]

ECHL: Toledo Walleye Re-Sign Bliss to Return for Third Season

Toledo Walleye forward Trenton Bliss will be returning to Toledo for his third season in a Walleye jersey. He joins Sam Craggs, Brandon Hawkins, and Conlan Keenan in returning to the Walleye as the forward group for the 2024-25 season is looking strong. Bliss began his hockey career with the Green Bay Gamblers of the […]

A Look at the Type of Player that Steve Yzerman Has Drafted As Red Wings General Manager

The Detroit Red Wings selected Michael Brandsegg-Nygård with the 15th overall pick in the 2024 NHL draft. I wrote that this was a safe pick by general manager Steve Yzerman but MBN is a talented player nonetheless. The Oslo, Norway native is the first player from Norway drafted in the first round of the NHL […]

ECHL: Toledo Walleye Goaltender Heading Overseas

Toledo Walleye goaltender John Lethemon has announced he has signed with Rauman Luuko, the Finland SM-Liiga league, for the 2024-25 season. He leaves Toledo as one of the more accomplished goaltenders in Toledo hockey history. Lehtemon had just finished up a successful season with the Walleye, one that fell short of a Kelly Cup. Toledo […]

Nate Danielson Makes Professional Debut for Grand Rapids Griffins

Detroit Red Wings prospect Nate Danielson has made his professional debut with the Grand Rapids Griffins at the age of 19. Danielson was drafted by the Red Wings ninth overall in the 2023 NHL entry draft out of Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. On Saturday, Danielson was reassigned to the Griffins. In a short time, Danielson […]

PHOTOS: Grand Rapids Griffins vs. Milwaukee Admirals – 05/20/2024

MILWAUKEE, Wisc.– On Monday night at UM-Panther Arena, the Milwaukee Admirals faced off against the Grand Rapids Griffins in Game 2 of the Central Division Finals of the Calder Cup Playoffs—Milwaukee with hopes of tying up the series, having lost in Game 1. The Admirals took a 2-0 lead in the first period, scoring one […]

PHOTOS: Grand Rapids Griffins vs. Rockford IceHogs -04/27/2024

ROCKFORD, Ill – Saturday night at the BMO Center, the Rockford IceHogs faced off against the Grand Rapids Griffins for the first game of the Central Division Semi-Finals. The IceHogs got off to a 2-0 lead after two periods, but the Griffins came back and scored two goals in the third period to send the […]

ECHL: Walleye’s Sawchuk Playing Pivotal Role, Provides Secondary Scoring

As the Toledo Walleye prepare for game three first-round series against the Kalamazoo Wings, They know game three will be different as the Wings will come out flying. The Walleye have to play their game in what could be a wild game as Kalamazoo looks to get back into the series. One player that has […]

ECHL: Toledo Walleye Prepare for the Trade Deadline

The ECHL trade deadline is just days away on March 21st and teams are gearing up for the playoffs, trying to find that missing piece. The Toledo Walleye is one of those teams looking for players who could be a real asset. The question is, do they need to add at all? Walleye looks at […]

Detroit Red Wings Trade Klim Kostin to San Jose Sharks

The Detroit Red Wings made only one small move prior to the trade deadline on March eighth. Klim Kostin was traded to the San Jose Sharks for Radim Simek. Kostin signed a two-year $4 million contract with the Red Wings on July 1st. Kostin scored three goals and added one assist in 33 games played […]