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06/15/23

Dan Watson ‘excited’ to be named the new coach of the Griffins

There was a feeling of optimism and hope for a better future Thursday morning in West Michigan, as Dan Watson, the new head coach of the Grand Rapids Griffins, was officially introduced. (MLive)

06/15/23

'It truly is an honor': Dan Watson eager, ready to lead Griffins

Former bench boss of Toledo Walleye introduced as 12th head coach in Grand Rapids history. (DetroitRedWings.com)

06/15/23

Red Wings Look to Watson To Bring Winning Culture to GR

Watson won three division titles, reached the Kelly Cup Finals twice and never missed the playoffs in his six seasons as the Walleye coach. He reached 100 wins faster than any coach in ECHL history. (Detroit Hockey Now)

06/14/23

Dan Watson named Grand Rapids Griffins' 12th head coach

Dan Watson was named the new head coach for the Grand Rapids Griffins Wednesday. He is the 12th coach to lead the team. Watson previously coached the Toledo Walleye for six years. (Fox 17)

06/14/23

Red Wings name Dan Watson coach of AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins: How he earned the promotion

The Detroit Red Wings named Dan Watson as coach of their AHL affiliate the Grand Rapids Griffins on Wednesday. Here’s what you need to know. (The Athletic)

06/14/23

Detroit Red Wings promote Dan Watson from Toledo to head coach of Grand Rapids Griffins

Watson was named the 12th head coach of the Griffins, the Wings' AHL affilliate, on Wednesday, roughly two months after the Wings announced Ben Simon's contract would not be renewed. (Detroit Free Press)

06/14/23

Red Wings hire Watson to coach Griffins

The Detroit Red Wings have named Dan Watson head coach of the Grand Rapids Griffins, the 12th head coach in franchise history. (TheAHL.com)

06/14/23

Watson named coach of Grand Rapids Griffins

The Grand Rapids Griffins have a new head coach. Dan Watson will take over leadership of the Detroit Red Wings’ AHL affiliate, the organization announced Wednesday. (WoodTV)

06/14/23

Grand Rapids Griffins introduce new head coach Dan Watson

The Grand Rapids Griffins have a new head coach. Dan Watson, 43, will become the 12th head coach in franchise history, the Detroit Red Wings announced Wednesday. (WZZM 13)

06/14/23

Red Wings announce Dan Watson as new Griffins head coach

On Wednesday, the Detroit Red Wings announced that Dan Watson will become the 12th head coach in the history of the Grand Rapids Griffins. (MLive)

06/14/23

Red Wings name Dan Watson as new Grand Rapids head coach

The Red Wings named Dan Watson head coach of the minor league affiliate Griffins on Wednesday. Watson has been coach of the Toledo Walleye (another Wings minor league affiliate) for the past six seasons. (The Detroit News)

06/14/23

Griffins Brattstrom Leaving Red Wings Organization, Returning to Sweden

HV71 of the SHL, Sweden’s top division, was announcing on the club’s website that they are signing goaltender Victor Brattstrom. Brattstrom spent the last two seasons with the AHL Griffins. (Detroit Hockey Now)