2018-19 in Review: Jake Chelios
Joining the Red Wings organization as a free agent, defenseman Jake Chelios produced 15 points in 61 games with the Griffins and skated in five games with Detroit.
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Joining the Red Wings organization as a free agent, defenseman Jake Chelios produced 15 points in 61 games with the Griffins and skated in five games with Detroit.
Through five games at the 2019 IIHF world championship, Filip Hronek led all blueliners with three goals and four assists for seven points while representing his native Czech Republic. (DetroitRedWings.com)
The Grand Rapids Griffins’ season ended in the first round of the playoffs April 28, but past members of the team, such as David Pope and Dylan Sadowy, are making an impact in the ECHL playoffs. (MLive)
If there was a theme for the Detroit Red Wings this season, it was unhealthy defensemen. (DetroitRedWings.com)
In his fifth full professional season, which have all come with Grand Rapids, right wing Colin Campbell registered 19 points (8-11—19) in 63 appearances.
Former second-round pick ranked second among NHL's rookie defensemen in points per game. (DetroitRedWings.com)
The conference finals round of the 2019 Calder Cup Playoffs gets underway Friday night. (TheAHL.com)
At 6-foot-2, 206 pounds, Givani Smith has the mettle, size and offensive ability to develop into an effective power forward at the NHL level. (DetroitRedWings.com)
Wade Megan appeared in 48 games with the Griffins and 11 with Detroit during his first season in the organization.
In the Eastern Conference Finals, the Charlotte Checkers will face the Toronto Marlies. In the Western Conference Finals, the Chicago Wolves are set to take on the San Diego Gulls. (TheAHL.com)
Coaches and general managers, when speaking about young players and prospects battling for jobs, often say they don’t decide who makes the roster, the players decide. (MLive)
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