Weekend notebook: Hirose, Griffins making late push
No time is left for Taro Hirose to mince words, not with the American Hockey League regular season nearing its end. (TheAHL.com)
Features
Grand Rapids Griffins’ Playoff Fate On The Line This Weekend
The top five Central Division teams advance to the AHL playoffs. The Griffins (32-32-6, .500) are currently seventh, trailing the Iowa Wild (.522) and the Texas Stars (.507). (Detroit Hockey Now)
Ex-WMU players making pro hockey impact one month after historic NCAA run
Drew Worrad has been enjoying early success at the AHL level, after signing a contract with the Grand Rapids Griffins on March 30. (MLive)
Worrad dives into pro hockey with Griffins
After signing with the Grand Rapids Griffins in March, Drew Worrad feels like he is right where he’s supposed to be. (WOOD TV8)
Larkin’s Injury Opens Door For Joe Veleno; No Call-Up For Berggren Yet
Berggren leads the Griffins with 54 points, and they have an important game against the Iowa Wild tonight. (Detroit Hockey Now)
Matt Macdonald Talks to WOOD Radio
Assistant coach Matt Macdonald joined West Michigan's Morning News to discuss the team's push for the Calder Cup Playoffs. (WOOD Radio)
Griffins in must win situation for Tuesday's game against Wild
With just six games left in the regular season, the Grand Rapids Griffins are in a must win situation for their game on Tuesday against the Iowa Wild. (FOX 17)
Griffins Embrace Challenge for Postseason Run
The Griffins sit at a .500 point percentage – the determining factor in a team’s fate in the standings for this season. Iowa holds a .515 percentage, while the Griffins and Texas are tied at .500. (Field Pass Hockey)
Berggren Among Top Rookies in GR Griffins’ History
Detroit Red Wings prospect Jonatan Berggren needs just six points in his last six games to become the highest-scoring rookie in Grand Rapids Griffins’ history. (Detroit Hockey Now)
Kaser's Post-Game Interview: Kyle Criscuolo
Kyle Criscuolo discusses the Griffins' huge win over Iowa.
Looking for Griffins tickets? Bring a book to a Griffins book drive
Fans who donate new or gently used books will receive a voucher for Griffins tickets. (WZZM 13)
The Tao Of Jonatan Berggren Is Love The Moment
It’s a massive weekend ahead for the Grand Rapids Griffins, the AHL farm club of the Detroit Red Wings. (Detroit Hockey Now)