Griffins Flashback: March 29

Take a look back at this date in Griffins history.

March 29, 2019
After Harri Sateri leaves the game with a hand injury less than four minutes into a 4-3 loss to Chicago, the Griffins summon longtime local TV personality Dan Harland to Van Andel Arena to dress as an emergency backup goalie behind Patrik Rybar. (Photos)

March 29, 2013
Jeff Hoggan factors in all the Griffins’ scoring with two goals and an assist, leading Grand Rapids to a 3-2 road win over his former team, the Houston Aeros.

March 29, 2005
Kip Miller ties a Griffins home record with four assists and Joey MacDonald records his fifth shutout of the season in 5-0 fashion over Cleveland. During the second intermission, Steve Wegleitner and Jodie Larson exchange wedding vows on-ice in a ceremony officiated by Grand Rapids Mayor George Heartwell.

March 29, 2003
The Griffins tie AHL and team records with their 25th road win of the season, a 3-2 effort at Cincinnati.

March 29, 2002
Goaltender Martin Prusek and defenseman John Gruden are named to the AHL First All-Star Team, the only teammates so honored. It marks the first time in franchise history that Grand Rapids has two players named to a First All-Star Team. A 3-1 loss at Milwaukee later that day breaks the Griffins' run of 19 consecutive months with a winning record under their affiliation with Ottawa.

March 29, 2000
The Griffins earn a 4-1 victory at Orlando, breaking a tie with the Solar Bears for first place and recording the team’s record 20th road win.