Griffins Flashback: March 31

Take a look back at this date in Griffins history.

March 31, 2019
Chris Terry earns an assist to become just the 96th player all time and seventh active player to reach the 500-point plateau for his AHL career, but the Griffins fall 3-1 to Milwaukee. (Photos)

March 31, 2018
Propelled by Eric Tangradi’s four points (2-2—4), the Griffins notch the final six goals in a 6-2 victory at Milwaukee. (Photos)

March 31, 2012
Four-point nights from Chris Minard (3-1—4) and Chris Conner (0-4—4) and a 38-save effort by Tom McCollum pace the Griffins to a 6-2 victory over conference-leading Oklahoma City. (Photos)

March 31, 2006
Grand Rapids claims both the North Division and Western Conference regular season titles with a 5-4 overtime win at Manitoba, giving the team its record 11th straight win, its record-tying 53rd win of the season, and a best-ever mark of 12-1 for the month. Bryan Helmer’s overtime winner gives him 53 points, matching the single-season club mark for defensemen set by Niklas Kronwall. In addition, Jiri Hudler’s three assists give him a franchise-record 57 for the season, and Jimmy Howard extends his team-record winning streak to 12 games, finishing March with a perfect 11-0 slate.

March 31, 2001
Mike Fountain leads the Griffins to a 5-2 victory at Cincinnati and ties Pokey Reddick’s franchise record with his 30th win of the season.

March 31, 2000
The Griffins clinch a first-round playoff bye and set a franchise record by allowing only 12 shots in a 1-0 win at Houston. Mike Fountain’s third shutout of the season gives Grand Rapids a total of seven, establishing a new team record.