Griffins Flashback: April 22

Take a look back at this date in Griffins history.

April 22, 2018
On the strength of three-point first periods by Matthew Ford and Ben Street, the Griffins rebound from a loss in Game 1 of the Central Division Semifinals with a resounding 5-1 victory at Manitoba. Grand Rapids scores the last five goals, including four in the opening period, and outshoots Manitoba 15-1 in the third, setting a team playoff record for fewest shots allowed in a road period and tying the mark for shots allowed in any period. (Photos)

April 22, 2016
Tyler Bertuzzi’s two goals pace the Griffins to a 3-1 victory at Milwaukee in Game 1 of the Central Division Semifinals. Martin Frk factors into each Grand Rapids goal with a marker and two assists, and Tom McCollum makes 32 saves as the Griffins steal home-ice advantage away from the division champions. (Photos)

April 22, 2009
For the first time in their playoff history the Griffins lose a game in which they hold a three-goal lead, as Hamilton ties the North Division Semifinals with a 4-3 overtime win in Game 4. Down 3-0 with just over 12 minutes remaining in regulation, the Bulldogs score a shorthanded goal and two power play tallies in a span of only 3:29 to force overtime, and Ryan White’s centering pass 2:42 into the extra session deflects off a Griffin’s stick and into the net. Hamilton’s victory, the fourth straight for the road team in the series, snaps Grand Rapids’ streak of five consecutive overtime wins during the postseason.

April 22, 2006
Toronto posts a 6-3 win at Van Andel Arena in Game 2 of the North Division Semifinals, marking the most goals ever allowed by the Griffins in a home playoff game. The three power play goals surrendered by Grand Rapids, as well as the team’s three goals scored in a losing effort, also tie franchise playoff records. (Photos)

April 22, 1998
The Griffins close out their second season with a 4-3 overtime loss to Cincinnati in Game 3 of the IHL Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.