Griffins Flashback: May 18

Take a look back at this date in Griffins history.

May 18, 2014
A goal in the opening minute by Teemu Pulkkinen is followed by seven unanswered tallies by Texas, as the Stars roll into the Western Conference Finals with a 7-1 victory at the Cedar Park Center, winning the series 4-1 and eventually claiming the Calder Cup. The Griffins’ five-series winning streak is broken, and their six-goal margin of defeat matches a franchise playoff record. (Photos)

May 18, 2013
Toronto staves off elimination with a 4-1 win at Van Andel Arena, sending the Western Conference Semifinals back to Ricoh Coliseum for Game 6. (Photos)

May 18, 2006
The Griffins, two days removed from their thrilling Game 7 win over Manitoba, fall 4-0 in the opening contest of the Western Conference Finals to Milwaukee, which had enjoyed nine days of rest after sweeping Houston. The Admirals break open a scoreless game with four goals in the third period, the most ever allowed by the Griffins in a home period during the playoffs. Pekka Rinne shuts out Grand Rapids with 36 saves.

May 18, 2005
Having led the Griffins to an improved 17-13-1-1 record after assuming the head coaching reins with 32 games left in the 2004-05 season, Greg Ireland is signed to a one-year contract extension.