Game Notes: Griffins vs. Marlies - Feb. 2, 2022
The Griffins wrap up a short two-game home series against Toronto tonight at 7 p.m.
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Griffins Begin Three-Game Homestand
The Griffins will welcome Toronto and Ontario to West Michigan to begin their February slate.
Mom says son’s smile after Make-A-Wish ice rink gift is a ‘reward for what he’s been through’
Keegan, a hockey lover who is battling acute lymphoblastic leukemia, wished for a rink in his family’s backyard in Wyoming. (MLive)
Ryan Murphy Talks to WOOD Radio
Ryan Murphy joined West Michigan's Morning News to discuss his first season with the Griffins. (WOOD Radio)
Kaden Fulcher Reassigned to Toledo
Fulcher made his AHL season debut on Jan. 29 at Milwaukee, which marked his first game since Dec. 11.
Red Wings Verbeek Could Be Next GM Of Ducks
Hockey Night In Canada’s Elliotte Friedman, who’s as plugged in anyone in the NHL, believes that Detroit assistant GM Pat Verbeek is a front runner for the job as GM of the Anaheim Ducks. (Detroit Hockey Now)
Pickard, Witkowski Returned to Grand Rapids
Pickard earned his first NHL win of the season on Jan. 28 in a 3-2 shootout at Pittsburgh while Witkowski is still in search of his first NHL game since Nov. 1, 2019.
WMSC expands, promotes staff
The West Michigan Sports Commission elected its 2022 board officers and directors. Tim Gortsema, president of the Grand Rapids Griffins, was re-elected as vice-chair. (Grand Rapids Business Journal)
Red Wings forward pipeline: How Jonatan Berggren and 18 more prospects fit into Detroit’s rebuild
Here’s where things stand for the Red Wings’ forward system, and how far each prospect may be away from impacting the NHL club. (The Athletic)
Sports teams heighten focus on player housing
“We definitely do assist in whatever fashion possible to help the guys find housing,” Griffins President Tim Gortsema said. “They’re usually looking for downtown apartments." (MiBiz)
Ducks’ general manager search moving into new phase, reports say
Pat Verbeek, who is an assistant general manager with the Detroit Red Wings, and Ryan Martin, an assistant GM with the New York Rangers, are two outside candidates who had impressive interviews. (Orange County Register)
