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12/30/22

Red Wings thoughts: Detroit’s holiday return starts with epic comeback, then letdown

The Red Wings have some tricky roster and lineup decisions on the horizon, with Robby Fabbri and Jakub Vrana nearing a return, possibly as soon as Wednesday. (The Athletic)

12/29/22

5 fun things to do in Grand Rapids this New Year’s Eve weekend

As the new year approaches, the Griffins are preparing to host its 25th Annual New Year’s Eve Celebration at the Van Andel Arena on Saturday, Dec. 31. (MLive)

12/29/22

The Daily: Who Needs a Vegas Goalie?; Vrana Blanked in Griffins Debut

Jakub Vrana began his conditioning stint with the Grand Rapids Griffins Wednesday and couldn’t do enough to prevent them from falling 4-1 to the Rockford IceHogs. (Detroit Hockey Now)

12/29/22

Hellberg to start for Red Wings in Buffalo; Nedeljkovic heading to GR?

Red Wings coach Derek Lalonde was already leaning toward going with Hellberg in the second game of back to backs in Buffalo. Hellberg pitching a shutout in relief duty on Wednesday was sealing that deal. (Detroit Hockey Now)

12/28/22

As Red Wings get healthy, what’s next for lineup decisions?

Vrana has been sent to Grand Rapids on a conditioning loan to get back up to playing speed. Fabbri and Zadina are back practicing with the team, with Fabbri’s return potentially as soon as Jan. 4. (The Athletic)

12/27/22

Red Wings assign Jakub Vrana to Grand Rapids for conditioning

Jakub Vrana will play his first game in 2½ months Wednesday when he suits up for the Grand Rapids Griffins at Rockford. (MLive)

12/27/22

Vrana Joins Griffins For Conditioning Stint; Fabbri Should Play Next Week

The Detroit Red Wings headed to Pittsburgh today and Jakub Vrana presumably headed for Rockford to begin a three-game conditioning assignment with the Grand Rapids Griffins. (Detroit Hockey Now)

12/27/22

Red Wings return to ice after break; Vrana heading to Grand Rapids

Vrana played the first two games of the NHL season, then went on the NHL/NHLPA players assistance program, where he was away from hockey for two months. (The Detroit News)

12/23/22

Blizzard of Goals Fuel Griffins’ Comeback Over Wolves

The goal light flashed early and often, and just when everyone expected to close the book on a Wolves’ victory, the Griffins stormed back with firepower to secure an 8-7 win in overtime. (Field Pass Hockey)

12/23/22

The Daily: Griffins Pull Off Miraculous Win; Is Karlsson NHL’s Best D Man?

The Grand Rapids Griffins pulled off a hockey version of a Christmas miracle when they overcame a four-goal deficit to beat the Chicago Wolves 8-7 in overtime Thursday night. (Detroit Hockey Now)

12/23/22

Thursday wrap: Griffins stage epic comeback in Chicago

Austin Czarnik scored 16 seconds into overtime to give the Griffins a wild road win over the rival Wolves. Grand Rapids spotted Chicago six first-period goals and trailed 7-4 in the third before storming back. (The AHL)

12/22/22

O’Regan, Czarnik’s heroics help Griffins pull out wild comeback win over the Wolves

The Griffins had just one game last week leading into the holiday, and it was a matchup against a longtime rival, the Chicago Wolves, the AHL affiliate of the Hurricanes, on Thursday night in the Windy City. (MLive)