The Daily: Griffins sign NHL vet Chiasson; Philly Fans Chant For GM to be Fired
The Grand Rapids Griffins signed NHL veteran Alex Chiasson to an American Hockey League contract. He has played 631 games for six NHL teams. (Detroit Hockey Now)
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Teddy bears fly, Griffins end up with split in home series against Manitoba
The Griffins had a few days off before returning to Van Andel Arena after the Thanksgiving holiday, welcoming Manitoba, the AHL affiliate of the Winnipeg Jets, for a two-game set this past weekend. (MLive)
Todd Krygier Talks to WOOD Radio
Assistant coach Todd Krygier joined West Michigan's Morning News to discuss the team's return to Van Andel Arena this weekend. (WOOD Radio)
Grand Rapids Griffins welcome school children for 21st-annual matinee game, fall to Rockford IceHogs
Wednesday games for the Grand Rapids Griffins aren’t usually well-attended, unless the team is playing stellar hockey, in the playoffs, or if an NHL star is on a rehab stint. (Greenville Daily News)
Why Detroit Red Wings would be well served to follow Jonatan Berggren's example
One good trend has been the performances, over the last three games, of 2018 draft picks Jonatan Berggren and Joe Veleno, whose simple play has led to the kind of shifts coach Derek Lalonde wants to see. (Detroit Free Press)
The Daily: Slafkovsky Apologizes, Red Wings Luff Accepts; Grier Willing to Listen to Karlsson Trade Offers
Montreal Canadiens rookie Juraj Slafkovsky used the downtime during his two-game NHL suspension to make amends with Detroit Red Wings forward Matt Luff. (Detroit Hockey Now)
RECAP: Berggren scores first NHL goal in Red Wings' 3-2 OT loss to Ducks
Jonatan Berggren scored his first career NHL goal, but the Red Wings fell, 3-2, in overtime to the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night at Honda Center. (Detroit Red Wings)
Griffins’ Hanas Growing With New Opportunities
Coming into their first home weekend in nearly a month, Hanas had already established himself as an offensive contributor in the Griffins’ middle six with 7 points in his first 11 professional games. (Field Pass Hockey)
Red Wings’ Jonatan Berggren has arrived and can be just what Detroit needs
It wasn’t long ago that the Red Wings weren’t sure when they might call up Jonatan Berggren. (The Athletic)
Simon Edvinsson Feeling Better, Practicing Again With Grand Rapids Griffins
After missing the past three Grand Rapids Griffins games with illness, defenseman Simon Edvinsson is feeling better and practicing with the team. (Detroit Hockey Now)
Reviewing Detroit Red Wings AHL Affiliate’s Amazing Veterans Day Jerseys
There’s no camo to be found in Grand Rapids, as the team went for the patriotic ensemble of red, white, and blue. The gold accents are really what make this jersey pop and catch our eye. (Fansided)
'I'm trying to have fun while I'm here'
Last Thursday morning, Red Wings head coach Derek Lalonde tried calling Jonatan Berggren to tell the 22-year-old forward prospect that he would be making his NHL debut later that night against the Rangers. (Detroit Red Wings)