Grand Rapids Griffins

ECHL: Walleye’s Doucet Making Easy Transition to Pro Hockey

Alexandre Doucet, forward for the Toledo Walleye of the ECHL, has come a long way in his short pro career. After going undrafted, he would sign a 3-year, entry-level deal with the Detroit Red Wings on March 1, 2023. Since then, he has made an impact on the Walleye season and made a couple of […]

Who Could the Detroit Red Wings Move at the NHL Trade Deadline?

The NHL trade deadline is just over one month away on April 8th, 2024. The Detroit Red Wings have 58 points, which is tied with the Toronto Maple Leafs for fourth place in the Atlantic Division. The offseason acquisition of Alex Debrincat has put the Red Wings in position to make it back to the […]

Detroit Red Wings AHL Affiliate off to Red Hot Start

ECHL: Could Walleye’s Bednar Be the Next Man up for Grand Rapids?

The Toledo Walleye have had an outstanding season thus far, partly due to their offensive firepower. A big reason for their success has been the play of goaltender Jan Bednar, who has seemingly come into his own during his second pro season in North America. Walleye’s Bednar is making noise at the ECHL level While […]

Red Wings Goalie Problem? Ville Husso in a Red Wings Jersey

Ville Husso Close to Returning to Red Wings Lineup

The Detroit Red Wings have found their starting goaltender for the time being in Alex Lyon. Lyon has a record of 12-6-1 in 19 games played for the Red Wings in the 2023-24 season. Lyon only made it into the Red Wings lineup after Ville Husso injured his hip against the Anaheim Ducks. Lyon recorded […]

PHOTOS: Rockford IceHogs vs. Grand Rapids Griffins – 01/13/2024

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich – The Rockford IceHogs and the Grand Rapids Griffins faced off on a snowy Saturday night in Van Andel Arena for the second meeting of the weekend. Rockford took the first game 2-0 and looked to win their third game in a row, while Grand Rapids was working to get back in the […]

Alex Lyon and the Detroit Red Wings Make Strange Trip to Toronto

It has been a strange trip for Alex Lyon to the city of Detroit after making it to the NHL as an undrafted free agent. Lyon is the latest Detroit Red Wings’ goalie who has played well for a short time, but will his strong play last? Lyon took over for Ville Husso, who has […]

Pair of Detroit Red Wings Prospects To Represent at the AHL All-Star Game

The Detroit Red Wings need defensive help in front of their goaltending. Questions can be asked as to whether Moritz Seider has regressed under second-year head coach Derek Lalonde. Seider won the Calder Trophy as the rookie of the year in his first season, while Jeff Blashill was the head coach. The Red Wings are […]

PHOTOS: Milwaukee Admirals vs. Grand Rapids Griffins – 01/10/2024

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich – The Milwaukee Admirals made the trek to the opposite side of Lake Michigan on Wednesday night to face the Grand Rapids Griffins in the Van Andel Arena. The Griffins started fast, taking a 2-0 lead after the first period. Milwaukee would follow up over the subsequent two periods by scoring three […]

ECHL: Toledo Walleye Lack Defensemen; Sign Player in Retirement

The Toledo Walleye are part of the ECHL, a league where turnover and roster movement happen quicker than a hiccup. Over the past few weeks, Toledo has had to shuffle their defensive lineup due to call-ups and injuries, including signing a former Walleye player out of retirement. Toledo Walleye suffer defense shortages The defense has […]

PHOTOS: Grand Rapids Griffins vs Chicago Wolves – 12/29/2023

ROSEMONT, Ill – Friday night in the first game after the Christmas break, the Chicago Wolves faced off against the Grand Rapids Griffins. The Wolves opened a five game homestand falling to the Griffins 6-3. Check out this photo gallery from Inside The Rink’s Donald Carlson for Highlights from the game.