Features

10/29/19

Wings hoping Hicketts brings his swagger and confidence

There's always been something special about defenseman Joe Hicketts. His love of the game, leadership ability and infectious personality tend to rub off on everyone around him, especially his teammates. (DetroitRedWings.com)

10/26/19

Griffins off to best start in 11 years

Saturday's victory gives the Griffins a 5-2-0-1 record and marks the franchise’s best start since the 2008-2009 season. (WOOD TV8)

10/26/19

Prospect Joe Veleno ends frustration with first goal for Griffins

Joe Veleno got his first professional goal Friday in the Grand Rapids Griffins’ 4-1 home victory over the Manitoba Moose. (MLive)

10/26/19

Smith's family and friends celebrate his NHL debut

It was a monumental night for the Smith family Friday night at Little Caesars Arena. (DetroitRedWings.com)

10/25/19

Givani Smith aims to be physical, abrasive in Red Wings debut

When Givani Smith learned he would make his NHL debut tonight for the Detroit Red Wings, the first person he called was his older brother Gemel, who has some experience in the league. (MLive)

10/25/19

Smith thrilled to make NHL debut

It's the moment that every young hockey player lives for - playing in his first NHL game. (DetroitRedWings.com)

10/25/19

Red Wings recall Givani Smith from Grand Rapids

The Detroit Red Wings might have some more size and abrasiveness in the lineup tonight as they look to end a six-game losing streak when the Buffalo Sabres visit Little Caesars Arena. (MLive)

10/25/19

‘He doesn’t look like a young player’: Moritz Seider is off to a strong start in Grand Rapids

It was just one shift, on a random Wednesday night in October, but it illustrated quite a bit of what the Griffins have liked about Moritz Seider through his first six games in the AHL. (The Athletic)

10/24/19

Red and White Authority Podcast - Shawn Horcoff

Detroit's Director of Player Development and Assistant Director of Player Personnel, Shawn Horcoff, discusses several of the Red Wings' high-end prospects. (DetroitRedWings.com)

10/23/19

Jonathan Ericsson joins Griffins: 'Just glad I could play' hockey again

Jonathan Ericsson’s last game with the Grand Rapids Griffins was a lot longer ago than his last hockey appearance of any kind, though it might not feel that way. (MLive)

10/23/19

Red Wings’ Jonathan Ericsson clears waivers, assigned to Grand Rapids

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Jonathan Ericsson cleared waivers today and was assigned to the Grand Rapids Griffins. (MLive)

10/22/19

What to make of the Red Wings’ decision to waive Jonathan Ericsson

It came a bit out of nowhere Tuesday when Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported that the Red Wings placed defenseman Jonathan Ericsson on waivers. (The Athletic)