Griffins Flashback: May 1

Take a look back at this date in Griffins history.

May 1, 2013
Houston rookie Mike Condon makes 35 saves in just his fourth pro start after Darcy Kuemper is recalled by Minnesota earlier in the day. But Adam Almquist breaks a 2-2 tie with a spectacular goal at 16:22 of the third period and the Griffins take a 4-2 win and a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference Quarterfinals. (Photos)

May 1, 2009
Jimmy Howard makes 32 saves but his brilliant performance is spoiled by two Manitoba goals early in the third period, as the Moose take a 2-1 win in Game 1 of the North Division Finals at the MTS Centre.

May 1, 2007
The Griffins lose their first Game 7 ever played on the road, ending their season with a 4-1 loss at Manitoba in the North Division Semifinals. Scott Parse ties the game at 1-1 on a deflection 8:30 into the third period, but after a subsequent Matt Ellis goal is disallowed, the Moose score three times – including into an empty net – in the final six minutes to advance.

May 1, 2003
Despite being held to a franchise playoff-low 15 shots, the Griffins take a 3-0 lead over Chicago in the Western Conference Semifinals with a 2-1 win at Allstate Arena. Grand Rapids ties a team record with its fourth straight playoff win.

May 1, 2000
After finishing atop the IHL leaderboard with a plus-36 rating, Todd Nelson is honored as the league’s Plus/Minus Player of the Year.