Griffins Flashback: March 30

Take a look back at this date in Griffins history.

March 30, 2014
Teemu Pulkkinen scores twice to make him the Griffins’ first 30-goal scorer since Jeremy Williams in 2009-10, and the Griffins extend their lead atop the Midwest Division to six points with a 3-1 win at Milwaukee. (Photos)

March 30, 2011
Defenseman Brendan Smith is named to the AHL’s All-Rookie Team, joining Justin Abdelkader (2008-09) and Jimmy Howard (2005-06) as the only Griffins to earn the honor.

March 30, 2003
Marc Lamothe ties a franchise record with his sixth shutout of the season, helping the Griffins complete their regular season home schedule with a 2-0 win over Hershey. Stacy Roest hits the 70-point plateau, joining with Michel Picard and Mark Mowers to give the Griffins three 70-point scorers for the first time ever.

March 30, 2002
Griffins complete their inaugural AHL home schedule with a 3-0 loss to Rochester before a sellout crowd. In an unprecedented achievement, goalie Tom Askey and the Amerks shut out the Griffins for the third consecutive meeting. Grand Rapids ties an AHL record by suffering its sixth home shutout, but sets a league mark for fewest goals allowed at home with 78.