Cutting Berggren Last Year A Mistake, Swedish Coach Garpenlov Admits
Hindsight is always 20-20 but looking back, Johan Garpenlov is of the belief that Jonatan Berggren could have been helping Sweden’s cause. (Detroit Hockey Now)
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Red Wings’ Riley Barber Will Play for USA at World Championships
Pittsburgh native Barber scored 28 goals in 49 games for the Grand Rapids Griffins. (Detroit Hockey Now)
Red Wings’ Alex Nedeljkovic, Griffins’ Riley Barber represent U.S. at Worlds
Barber, 28, was named AHL player of the month for April, when he registered 15 goals and 21 points, scoring in all 13 games he played. (MLive)
Several Griffins home dates, including opener, announced
The Grand Rapids Griffins will begin the 2022-23 season on Friday, Oct. 14 at Van Andel Arena, one of six home dates confirmed by the AHL. (MLive)
Griffins Coach Ben Simon Pays Homage to Jeff Blashill
Grand Rapids Griffins coach Ben Simon said former NHL coach Gene Ubriaco used to say that hockey “was a great game, and a crappy business.” (Detroit Hockey Now)
Player development among positives for Griffins as playoff streak ends
It wasn’t at the level of their parent club’s celebrated 25-season playoff streak, but the Grand Rapids Griffins were accustomed to playing hockey in late April and May. (MLive)
Steve Yzerman pleased with Griffins’ coaching staff; Barber, Berggren honored
"Ben and his staff in GR have done a fantastic job. I’m really happy with that, and I don’t foresee any changes there.” (MLive)
Yzerman pleased with development of prospects Berggren, Edvinsson
Berggren, 21, led minor league affiliate Grand Rapids with a Griffins' rookie record 64 points, leading the team with 43 assists (another Griffins' rookie record) and 21 goals. (Detroit News)
What we learned about the Red Wings’ offseason from Steve Yzerman’s season-end interview
"I sit here today and I say, ‘Hey, I’m not going to pencil Jonatan Berggren into the lineup,’ but I’m also not going to say, ‘Hey, he’s destined to play in (Grand Rapids).’" (The Athletic)
Red Wings’ Raymond Out, Griffins’ Berggren In For Swedish World Tourney Squad
Berggren finished second among AHL rookies scorers this season with 21 goals and 43 assists for 64 points. (Detroit Hockey Now)
Berggren Ready to Play With Red Wings Next Season
Jonatan Berggren strengthened his place in the Detroit Red Wings’ rebuild without setting foot in the Motor City during the regular-season. (Detroit Hockey Now)
Wolves Ride Strong Third to Beat Griffins
Going into Thursday night’s game, the Chicago Wolves were probably the last team that the Grand Rapids Griffins wanted to see in a season they would like to forget. (Field Pass Hockey)