'The Beacon' Debuts
Extra, extra, read all about the 2020-21 Griffins in the debut issue of The Beacon, our new bite-sized program that’s digital, clickable and printable.
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Grand Rapids Griffins announce 2021 team captain
Brian Lashoff was 18 years old when he made his Grand Rapids Griffins debut back in 2009. (MLive)
Griffins name Lashoff 17th captain in franchise history
Longtime Grand Rapids Griffins defenseman Brian Lashoff has been named the 17th captain in franchise history. (WOOD TV8)
Five things to know about the Grand Rapids Griffins 2021 season
No one could have imagined or predicted what was in store for Grand Rapids after the Griffins defeated Iowa in a regular-season game played on March 11, 2020. (MLive)
Red Wings might as well go with younger players
Inserting some younger players into the lineup might not help, but it couldn’t hurt. (MLive)
Red Wings look for Rasmussen, Cholowski to develop further in Grand Rapids
The Red Wings expect both players to continue developing there in the likely event they will be recalled at some point. (MLive)
For Red Wings' Dennis Cholowski, Michael Rasmussen, time in Grand Rapids will be important
Both will continue to wait for their next opportunity in the NHL, as both former first-round draft picks were reassigned by the Wings to the Griffins earlier this week. (Detroit News)
Matt Macdonald Talks About Season Start
Assistant coach Matt MacDonald joined West Michigan's Morning News to talk about the start of the Griffins' 2020-21 season this Friday. (WOOD Radio)
Griffins newcomer looking to make big first impression after bout with COVID-19
All things considered Riley Barber is pleased with the impression he made with the Detroit Red Wings. (MLive)
Interview with Red Wings prospect Donovan Sebrango
The defenseman talks COVID, the NHL Draft, his AHL tryout, the post-draft process, playing in Slovakia and more. (Locked on Red Wings Podcast)
Griffins to start season Friday in Chicago
Nearly eleven months after they last had a full team activity, the Grand Rapids Griffins were together again as camp officially opened on Sunday. (FOX 17)
Detroit’s 2015 top pick Evgeny Svechnikov is in ‘great spot mentally, physically’
After clearing waivers and returning to the Grand Rapids Griffins, it’s clear that Detroit’s former top pick hasn’t given up on his dream of starring for the Red Wings. (MLive)