Griffins 2021-22 Season in Review
Find out what made the 25th anniversary season so special and all of the interesting storylines throughout the year.
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Several Griffins home dates, including opener, announced
The Grand Rapids Griffins will begin the 2022-23 season on Friday, Oct. 14 at Van Andel Arena, one of six home dates confirmed by the AHL. (MLive)
GRIFFINS’ 2022-23 HOME OPENER SET FOR OCT. 14
The Griffins will begin the 2022-23 season with Opening Night presented by Huntington Bank on Friday, Oct. 14 at Van Andel Arena, one of six home dates that have been confirmed by the AHL.
Griffins Coach Ben Simon Pays Homage to Jeff Blashill
Grand Rapids Griffins coach Ben Simon said former NHL coach Gene Ubriaco used to say that hockey “was a great game, and a crappy business.” (Detroit Hockey Now)
Player development among positives for Griffins as playoff streak ends
It wasn’t at the level of their parent club’s celebrated 25-season playoff streak, but the Grand Rapids Griffins were accustomed to playing hockey in late April and May. (MLive)
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Steve Yzerman pleased with Griffins’ coaching staff; Barber, Berggren honored
"Ben and his staff in GR have done a fantastic job. I’m really happy with that, and I don’t foresee any changes there.” (MLive)
Yzerman pleased with development of prospects Berggren, Edvinsson
Berggren, 21, led minor league affiliate Grand Rapids with a Griffins' rookie record 64 points, leading the team with 43 assists (another Griffins' rookie record) and 21 goals. (Detroit News)
Sweet 16
All 16 Stanley Cup Playoff teams have at least one former Griffin among their player or hockey ops ranks. Who you got?
What we learned about the Red Wings’ offseason from Steve Yzerman’s season-end interview
"I sit here today and I say, ‘Hey, I’m not going to pencil Jonatan Berggren into the lineup,’ but I’m also not going to say, ‘Hey, he’s destined to play in (Grand Rapids).’" (The Athletic)
BARBER & BERGGREN COLLECT AHL MONTHLY AWARDS
Barber logged 21 points (15-6--21) in 13 games while Berggren totaled 20 points (6-14--20) in 14 outings.
Red Wings’ Raymond Out, Griffins’ Berggren In For Swedish World Tourney Squad
Berggren finished second among AHL rookies scorers this season with 21 goals and 43 assists for 64 points. (Detroit Hockey Now)