Griffins Flashback: April 30

Take a look back at this date in Griffins history.

April 30, 2018
The Griffins fail to advance to the second round of the playoffs for the first time since 2012, falling 5-1 to Manitoba in Game 5 of the Central Division Semifinals. Missing four regulars from their forward ranks due to a suspension to Eric Tangradi and injuries to Matt Lorito, Dominic Turgeon and Axel Holmstrom, the Griffins still manage to generate 35 shots on goal, but Moose goaltender Eric Comrie stops all but one to end the defending champs’ reign and their remarkable run of playoff success that stretched back to 2013. (Photos)

April 30, 2014
In the third straight series win for the visiting team, Abbotsford scores a power play goal with 1:02 remaining to take a 2-1 victory in Game 3 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals. Tomas Jurco, Riley Sheahan and Mitch Callahan, who had missed a combined 74 consecutive games due to recall and injury, join forces for the Griffins’ lone goal. The crowd of 7,193 at Van Andel Arena is the largest for a Grand Rapids playoff opener since 1998. (Photos)

April 30, 2000
Chris Szysky scores at the 13:02 mark of overtime to give Grand Rapids a 4-3 win at Cleveland and a 2-1 lead in the IHL Eastern Conference Semifinals.