Griffins Flashback: April 3

Take a look back at this date in Griffins history.

April 3, 2016
The Griffins clinch their fourth straight playoff berth with a 5-2 win at Rochester, as Todd Nelson secures his fifth postseason trip in as many full seasons as an AHL head coach and first with Grand Rapids. (Photos)

April 3, 2009
Justin Abdelkader sets a Griffins rookie record with his 23rd goal of the season, but Grand Rapids falls 6-3 at Hamilton.

April 3, 2006
Two Griffins receive league honors as the AHL names Jimmy Howard the Goaltender of the Month and Donald MacLean is awarded the Milestone of the Month for March. Howard posted a perfect 11-0 record with a 1.80 goals against average and a 0.936 save percentage, while MacLean was recognized for reaching the 50-goal plateau.