Red Wings like seeing Filip Hronek, Libor Sulak rough it up
They're young, European and just breaking into the NHL, but that doesn't mean Filip Hronek and Libor Sulak will simply accept being pushed around and turn the other cheek. (MLive)
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Ford returns as captain
The 12th captain in franchise history, Matthew Ford embarks on his second campaign wearing the “C.” The third-year Griffin will be joined by alternate captains Brian Lashoff, Dylan McIlrath, Wade Megan and Chris Terry.
2018-19 Opening Night Hype
In his NHL debut, Dennis Cholowski makes it count
As Dennis Cholowski’s family settled into their seats for the beginning of the third period, another reporter came wandering over. (The Athletic)
Game Notes: Griffins at Texas - Oct. 5, 2018
Under first-year head coach Ben Simon, the Griffins open up the 2018-19 campaign at Texas tonight at 8 p.m. EDT.
Cholowski gets first goal in first NHL game
Larkin and Nyquist each chip in two assists in overtime loss. (DetroitRedWings.com)
Five rookies set to make NHL debut for Wings tonight
It is the first time it's happened in the league since 1985, also for Detroit. (DetroitRedWings.com)
23rd season of play coming your way
Under first-year head coach Ben Simon, the Griffins begin the franchise's 23rd season of play on the road this weekend. Grand Rapids opens at Texas on Friday before facing San Antonio on Saturday.
Irony awaits Dominic Turgeon following recovery from blood clot
Dominic Turgeon's 2017-18 season with the Grand Rapids Griffins ended abruptly in Texas when swelling in his arm became too uncomfortable to ignore. (MLive)
Teams go slow with top prospects
Hope commitment to developing young talent pays off in NHL success. (NHL.com)
Wings recall three, Griffins sign Finn to PTO
Hicketts, Hronek and Witkowski all head back to Detroit while defenseman Matt Finn joins Grand Rapids.
Red Wings' defensive needs will impact Griffins for season opener
The injuries and uncertainty on the Detroit Red Wings' defense have created a trickle-down effect that will impact the Grand Rapids Griffins when they open the season Friday. (MLive)