Injuries key issue in Grand Rapids Griffins' ending postseason run
The Griffins missed the Calder Cup playoffs for the first time in seven years after a 33-35-6-2 season, good for seventh place in the Central Division.
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2022 IIHF World Championship Features 12 Current or Former Griffins
Twelve alumni (eight players, four coaches) will represent nine of the 16 countries in the tournament.
KYLE CRISCUOLO HONORED AS GRIFFINS’ PERSON OF THE YEAR
The Griffins are proud to announce that Kyle Criscuolo has been named the team’s winner of the IOA/American Specialty AHL Person of the Year award.
2021-22 Season Bloopers
COVID-19 Puts Red Wings Prospect Berggren Out Of Worlds
Berggren was coming home off a spectacular rookie season with the Grand Rapids Griffins, the AHL farm club of the Red Wings. (Detroit Hockey Now)
Griffins taking lessons learned into next season
Grand Rapids falls short of playoffs, but growth evident throughout 2021-22 campaign. (DetroitRedWings.com)
Berggren Disappointed He Didn’t Get Detroit Chance
He concluded the season second among AHL rookie scorers, as well as 12th overall in league scoring. (Detroit Hockey Now)
Cossa Piling Up Shutouts; Mastrosimone Heads to ASU
Presumably, Cossa would be headed to the Grand Rapids Griffins next season for his American Hockey League apprenticeship. (Detroit Hockey Now)
The Red Wings Roster Might Be Even More Prospect Heavy in 2022-23
To preface the argument, the Detroit Red Wings will be reluctant to have players bounce from Grand Rapids to the big club. (Detroit Hockey Now)
Cutting Berggren Last Year A Mistake, Swedish Coach Garpenlov Admits
Hindsight is always 20-20 but looking back, Johan Garpenlov is of the belief that Jonatan Berggren could have been helping Sweden’s cause. (Detroit Hockey Now)
Red Wings’ Riley Barber Will Play for USA at World Championships
Pittsburgh native Barber scored 28 goals in 49 games for the Grand Rapids Griffins. (Detroit Hockey Now)
Red Wings’ Alex Nedeljkovic, Griffins’ Riley Barber represent U.S. at Worlds
Barber, 28, was named AHL player of the month for April, when he registered 15 goals and 21 points, scoring in all 13 games he played. (MLive)