Griffins Flashback: May 11

Take a look back at this date in Griffins history.

May 11, 2013
Toronto rebounds from a forgettable 7-0 loss in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals with a 4-2 victory at Ricoh Coliseum, tying the series. Former Griffin Drew MacIntyre earns First Star honors by making 30 saves, while Greg Scott paces the opportunistic Marlies with two goals, including an empty-netter with 1:19 remaining that seals the home team’s win.

May 11, 2009
Former Griffins take home medals of every color at the IIHF World Championship in Switzerland. Konstantin Gorovikov earns a gold medal for the second straight year with Russia, Jason Spezza and Joel Kwiatkowski claim silver for Canada, and Stefan Liv stops 37 shots in Sweden’s 4-2 win over the United States in the bronze medal game.

May 11, 2006
Manitoba rides four power play goals – the most ever allowed by the Griffins in a postseason contest – to a 5-1 win in Game 4 of the North Division Finals at the MTS Centre, knotting series at two games apiece. The loss is the first for Grand Rapids in five road games during these playoffs.