How can the Red Wings become playoff contenders? Offseason mailbag Part 2
Back at it with Part 2 of our Red Wings offseason mailbag. Let’s dive in. (The Athletic)
Features
Riley Barber Sparks USA to 4-1 Win at World Championships
Detroit Red Wings minor leaguer Riley Barber scored a first period goal to launch Team USA to a 4-1 win against Latvia at the World Championships Friday. (Detroit Hockey Now)
New Grand Rapids restaurant, Real Seafood Co., announces opening date
Real Seafood Co. is opening May 24 in downtown Grand Rapids, one day after the restaurant’s grand opening dinner benefiting the Griffins Youth Foundation. (MLive)
Real Seafood Co. sets Grand Rapids opening date
While the grand opening is scheduled for 4 p.m. on May 24, the restaurant is taking reservations the night prior for a dinner benefit supporting the Griffins Youth Foundation. (WOOD TV8)
Fast start sparks USA win
Riley Barber tallied USA's first goal of the tournament, which propelled the Americans to a 4-1 victory over Latvia in the opening game of Group B at the 2022 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship. (IIHF.com)
Griffins’ Riley Barber scores for U.S. in World Championship opener
Barber, who finished the AHL season on a 17-game points streak, opened the scoring at 7:11 of the first period. (MLive)
Injuries key issue in Grand Rapids Griffins' ending postseason run
The Griffins missed the Calder Cup playoffs for the first time in seven years after a 33-35-6-2 season, good for seventh place in the Central Division.
COVID-19 Puts Red Wings Prospect Berggren Out Of Worlds
Berggren was coming home off a spectacular rookie season with the Grand Rapids Griffins, the AHL farm club of the Red Wings. (Detroit Hockey Now)
Griffins taking lessons learned into next season
Grand Rapids falls short of playoffs, but growth evident throughout 2021-22 campaign. (DetroitRedWings.com)
Berggren Disappointed He Didn’t Get Detroit Chance
He concluded the season second among AHL rookie scorers, as well as 12th overall in league scoring. (Detroit Hockey Now)
Cossa Piling Up Shutouts; Mastrosimone Heads to ASU
Presumably, Cossa would be headed to the Grand Rapids Griffins next season for his American Hockey League apprenticeship. (Detroit Hockey Now)
The Red Wings Roster Might Be Even More Prospect Heavy in 2022-23
To preface the argument, the Detroit Red Wings will be reluctant to have players bounce from Grand Rapids to the big club. (Detroit Hockey Now)