Making His Pitch
Thrown a couple of curves early in his career, defenseman Jared McIsaac wants to show that he can compete at the next level.
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Thrown a couple of curves early in his career, defenseman Jared McIsaac wants to show that he can compete at the next level.
Gustav Nyquist has been a dependable player for the Columbus Blue Jackets, the same steady performer who helped the Griffins win their first Calder Cup 10 seasons ago.
Brighton native Joel L’Esperance is returning to Michigan from the heart of Texas.
Griffins general manager Shawn Horcoff is confident that the Red Wings are developing a solid foundation for the organization.
The Griffins will play host to the San Diego Gulls on Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. at Van Andel Arena to kick off the 2022-23 AHL season.
As the Grand Rapids Griffins begin their 27th season overall on Friday against San Diego, let’s take a quick look at all of the coaches and players on the opening-night roster.
The Griffins open the season with a three-game homestand, including a back-to-back with the San Diego Gulls, the AHL affiliate of the Anaheim Ducks. (MLive)
The Grand Rapids Griffins are back at Van Andel Arena for the 2022-23 regular season with opening night scheduled for Friday, Oct. 14. (MLive)
The Griffins own one of the most intriguing goaltending pictures in the AHL season. (TheAHL.com)
As the sixth player chosen in the 2021 NHL entry draft, there was significant hope that Simon Edvinsson would be cracking the opening-night roster of the Detroit Red Wings. (Detroit Hockey Now)
With a core of tried and tested veterans surrounded by an infusion of talented prospects into the lineup, Grand Rapids has its eyes set on a return to meaningful hockey in April and May in West Michigan. (Field Pass Hockey)
Just because they made it past Monday’s cutdown to the 23-player roster is no guarantee that Elmer Soderblom and Joe Veleno will still be with the Red Wings for Friday’s opener. (Detroit Hockey Now)
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