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02/03/23

How Oilers’ Stuart Skinner learned to be a pro — and an NHL All-Star

Then-Oilers veteran Alex Chiasson stayed in the city before and after the bubble. He took to the ice and the weight room to stay sharp — and took Skinner under his wing in the process. (The Athletic)

02/02/23

Red Wings’ Filip Zadina assigned to Grand Rapids for conditioning

The Detroit Red Wings hope some games with the Grand Rapids Griffins prepares Filip Zadina to return to their lineup following the All-Star break. (MLive)

02/02/23

Zadina Heading to Grand Rapids on Conditioning Assignment

The Detroit Red Wings activated forward Filip Zadina and sent him to the Grand Rapids Griffins for a conditioning stint. The Griffins play Friday and Saturday on the road against the Texas Stars. (Detroit Hockey Now)

02/02/23

Detroit Red Wings' Filip Zadina joins Jakub Vrana, Alex Nedeljkovic in minors. Here's why

Filip Zadina is the latest Red Wings' player assigned to the minors to work on his game. Zadina, an underperforming first-round pick who hasn't played in three months, was sent to the Griffins. (Detroit Free Press)

02/01/23

Goalie Olkinuora Returns to Europe; Greater Opportunity for Cossa?

GM Steve Yzerman and Olkinuora mutually agreed to terminate his contract Wednesday to allow him to return to playing in Europe. (Detroit Hockey Now)

02/01/23

'This is good progress': Simon Edvinsson maturing, learning with Griffins

When the Detroit Red Wings assigned Edvinsson to the American Hockey League's Grand Rapids Griffins after Training Camp in October, the young Swedish defenseman was understandably disappointed. (DetroitRedWings.com)

02/01/23

The Daily: Meier Return Will Be Horvat-like; GR Win Reads Like Red Wings Win

The Grand Rapids Griffins defeated the Milwaukee Admirals 2-1 Tuesday, but the box score seemed more like it was a Detroit Red Wings victory. (Detroit Hockey Now)

01/31/23

Matt Macdonald Talks to WOOD Radio

Assistant coach Matt Macdonald joined West Michigan's Morning News to discuss the team's three road games this week. (WOOD Radio)

01/30/23

AHL Griffins’ Second Period Surge Buries Wolves

Both clubs trailed the final playoff spot by double-digit point totals, and a run had to start somewhere – what better place than the home of the 2022 Calder Cup Champions? (Field Pass Hockey)

01/30/23

Red Wings Notebook: Swedes Shine for Griffins; Do Pens Want Ned?

Detroit’s Swedish prospects Elmer Söderblom and Simon Edvinsson combined for three goals and two assists to power the Griffins to a 5-3 win against Chicago. (Detroit Hockey Now)

01/29/23

Edvinsson finds the back of the net, Brattstrom stands tall as Griffins earn split over the weekend

The Grand Rapids Griffins restarted their long stretch of road games this past weekend, taking on a pair of familiar foes in some key Central Division matchups. (MLive)

01/29/23

The Daily: Rutherford gaining revenge on Boudreau for goal in Red Wings game? Griffins taste defeat again

Falling behind 4-0 by the 1:15 mark of the second period, the Grand Rapids Griffins were 4-2 losers in an AHL road game Saturday against the Milwaukee Admirals. (Detroit Hockey Now)