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04/16/23

Tomorrow’s Red Wings: Wallinder Made Big Progress in 2022-23

That’s why it is a noteworthy accomplishment that Red Wings prospect defenseman William Wallinder was the highest scoring SHL player under the age of 21. He doesn’t turn 21 until July 28. (Detroit Hockey Now)

04/15/23

Tomorrow’s Red Wings: Yzerman Singing Amadeus’ Praises

“Amadeus Lombardi had an awesome year in Flint,” Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman said Friday. “He’s really a good little player. He’s very creative.” (Detroit Hockey Now)

04/14/23

Rise Up! New West Michigan pro volleyball team gets its name

After much anticipation, the new Pro Volleyball Federation franchise coming to West Michigan has selected its nickname. They will be known as the Grand Rapids Rise. (MLive)

04/14/23

Grand Rapids honors retiring Griffins D-man with ‘Brian Lashoff Day’

The City of Grand Rapids honored the 32-year-old defenseman by proclaiming Friday as “Brian Lashoff Day,” prior to his final home game tonight vs. Rockford. (MLive)

04/14/23

The Daily: Red Wings Seider Among Beneficiaries of Lashoff’s Knowledge; Detroit Ninth in NHL Draft Order

They’ll be honoring Brian Lashoff prior to Friday’s Grand Rapids Griffins home finale. The GR captain is retiring at season’s end. (Detroit Hockey Now)

04/13/23

10 personnel questions as Red Wings wrap up season

Despite missing many key players for long stretches due to injuries and trading away others at the deadline, the Red Wings will finish with their highest point total since 2015-16, their most recent playoff season. (MLive)

04/12/23

Red Wings Will Have a Small Shot at Winning Draft Lottery

The Vancouver Canucks’ 3-2 win against the Anaheim improved the Detroit Red Wings’ odds to land Connor Bedard to five percent. At least for now. (Detroit Hockey Now)

04/12/23

Grand Rapids Griffins' Brian Lashoff retiring after 14-year career

The news came out of minor-league affiliate Grand Rapids, where the Griffins announced captain Brian Lashoff will be retiring at the conclusion of the American League regular season this weekend. (The Detroit News)

04/12/23

Griffins Captain Lashoff to Hang up Skates After 14 Pro Seasons

The former Detroit Red Wings defenseman is announcing his retirement following 14 seasons of pro hockey, all which saw him play at least part of each season with the AHL Griffins, Detroit’s top farm club. (Detroit Hockey Now)

04/12/23

Red Wings Assign Amadeus Lombardi to Griffins

The only positive of Amadeus Lombardi’s Flint Firebirds being knocked out of the Ontario Hockey League playoffs is he starts his professional career earlier than expected. (Detroit Hockey Now)

04/12/23

Brian Lashoff to retire after 14 seasons with Grand Rapids Griffins

Brian Lashoff has spent more seasons in Grand Rapids than any professional athlete in the city’s history. The longtime Grand Rapids Griffins defenseman will retire after this season, his 14th with the AHL club. (MLive)

04/12/23

Griffins’ Lashoff to retire at season’s end

Grand Rapids Griffins defenseman and captain Brian Lashoff has announced that he will retire from professional hockey at the conclusion of the Griffins’ 2022-23 season this weekend. (TheAHL.com)