Griffins Flashback: May 5

Take a look back at this date in Griffins history.

May 5, 2017
In a chippy game that features a combined 14 power play opportunities, Chicago builds upon an early 3-0 lead to take a 7-3 victory over the Griffins at Allstate Arena, knotting the Central Division Finals at one game apiece. The third period sees the Wolves outscore the Griffins 4-1, as Chicago tallies three goals in the final eight minutes to turn a tight 4-3 game into a rout. (Photos)

May 5, 2016
Oliver Bjorkstrand scores on a one-timer from the left circle at 12:23 of overtime to give Lake Erie a 3-2 victory over the Griffins in Game 1 of the Central Division Finals at Quicken Loans Arena. (Photos)

May 5, 2015
The city council of Rockford, Mich., unanimously votes to change the name of its town to Griffinville for the next two weeks, while the Griffins take on the Rockford (Ill.) IceHogs during the Western Conference Semifinals.

May 5, 2006
Behind Wade Flaherty’s 30-save performance, Manitoba beats Grand Rapids 3-1 in Game 1 of the North Division Finals. (Photos)

May 5, 2001
Three third-period goals – including unassisted tallies from Petr Schastlivy and David Oliver – break a 1-1 deadlock and propel the Griffins to a 4-2 win at Orlando, tying the IHL Eastern Conference Finals at one win apiece.