Journeys to Glory
Jussi Olkinuora has played professionally in five countries, five leagues, and 10 teams and has three gold medals to his name.
Features
The Daily: Hanas Finds Net for Griffins; Bruins’ Surprise Signing Draws Ire
Jonatan Berggren’s strong start makes fans wonder when he will be called up. But left wing prospect Cross Hanas deserves as much attention as both of those prospects. (Detroit Hockey Now)
Weeks Anchors Net as Rockford IceHogs Top Grand Rapids
Saturday night, Weeks gave up an early goal, then settled down, posting a 25-save gem against the visiting Grand Rapids Griffins. (Field Pass Hockey)
While heroics were provided by Berggren, Griffins drop two of three over the weekend
The long, early-season road trip continued for the Griffins last week, as they met rivals in the Iowa for a pair of games, before wrapping up the three-game week with a matchup against the Rockford last Saturday. (MLive)
The Daily: Brattstrom, Cossa Are Red Wings Musical Goalies; Injury-Riddled Capitals Heading To Detroit
By the end of the season, Detroit Red Wings goalie prospects Sebastian Cossa and Victor Brattstrom figure to know every inch of highway between Grand Rapids and Toledo like the back of their hand. (Detroit Hockey Now)
Brad Thompson Talks to WOOD Radio
Equipment manager Brad "Dogg" Thompson joined West Michigan's Morning News to discuss his role and the team's travel. (WOOD Radio)
The Daily: Red Wings Rasmussen Coming Back; No Such Luck For Bruins Krejci; Brattstrom To Toledo
The AHL Grand Rapids Griffins evidently are wanting to get a longer look at what Sebastian Cossa can do between the pipes. (Detroit Hockey Now)
Red Wings' Matt Luff back on the ice after 18 stitches following puck to the face
Matt Luff isn't a big fan of blood, so this wasn't ideal. Luff was hit on the side of his mouth Saturday night with a puck against Minnesota. Luff quickly looked and felt around his face to assess the damage. (Detroit News)
Detroit Red Wings' Matt Luff: So much blood, but 'it's just the mouth'
A trainer was able to stick two fingers through Matt Luff's chin, that's how bad it was. And this for a guy who hates blood. (Detroit Free Press)
The Daily: Penguins Stumbling, Viro Scores For GR, Strange Halloween?
A collection of future Detroit Red Wings contributed to the Grand Rapids Griffins’ 4-3 win against the Texas Stars. Jonatan Berggren scored, along with defenseman Eemil Viro. (Detroit Hockey Now)
Griffins Rebound, Split Weekend With Stars
The Griffins responded with a stronger 60-minute effort that saw them come out of Sunday with a 4-3 victory, splitting the first weekend series between these two teams. (Field Pass Hockey)
Red Wings Luff Keeps Going After Taking Puck to Face
If the Detroit Red Wings are seeking out a nickname for recent call-up Matt Luff, we’re putting forth Timex as a recommendation. Luff is definitely someone who takes a licking and keeps on ticking. (Detroit Hockey Now)