Pickard named CCM/AHL player of the week
Pickard turned aside 82 of the 86 shots he faced in his three victories last week, helping the Griffins catapult from last place into a tie for fourth in the Central Division.
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Pickard turned aside 82 of the 86 shots he faced in his three victories last week, helping the Griffins catapult from last place into a tie for fourth in the Central Division.
In three victories this week, which included a 23-save shutout on Friday, Pickard posted a 1.33 GAA and a 0.953 save mark.
Saturday's 6-2 win over Manitoba was all smiles for the Griffins, who with three wins this week have risen from eighth place in the Central Division into a tie for fourth.
There was no shortage of energy for the Grand Rapids Griffins to start the second half of the season Friday against Manitoba. (MLive)
Calvin Pickard's 23 saves and Chris Terry's first-period goal were all the Griffins needed on Friday to kick off their eight-game homestand with a win, as they defeated Manitoba 1-0.
The Grand Rapids Griffins reached midpoint of the season on a winning note Wednesday with a 3-2 victory over division-leading Milwaukee to end a four-game road trip. (MLive)
The Griffins concluded their four-game road trip with a 3-2 victory over the division-leading Milwaukee Admirals on Wednesday night at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena.
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