Patience Rewarded
Before taking the Boston Bruins to the 2019 Stanley Cup Final, ex-Griffins head coach Bruce Cassidy spent eight seasons in the AHL, rebuilding his resume following an ill-fated introduction to the NHL with Washington.
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Griffiti Magazine - 2018-19 - Issue #4
Read the complete issue. Featured: Filip Zadina; Givani Smith; Bill LeRoy
Golden Opportunity
Givani Smith shared his story with Griffins Youth Foundation players and their families at a special Black History Month dinner at Griff’s IceHouse.
A Developing Story
Filip Zadina, the Red Wings’ highest draft pick since 1990, is making progress toward his goal of becoming a major point producer in Detroit.
'A Special Time of Year'
Hockey players learn to treasure the playoffs no matter whether they win or lose. Capturing the Cup, however, is the crowning achievement they all desire.
Video Veteran
Bill LeRoy is the dean of video coaches in the American Hockey League.
Steps to Success
Alumni of the Griffins’ front office have graduated to a variety of positions in other sports and leagues.
Griffiti Magazine - 2018-19 - Issue #3
Read the complete issue. Featured: Harri Sateri; Patrik Rybar; Libor Sulak; Wade Megan
Libor Intensive
Defenseman Libor Sulak is working hard to show that the Red Wings made a good decision when they plucked him out of the Czech Republic.
Terrific Tandem
Finland’s Harri Sateri and Slovakia’s Patrik Rybar have proven to be a perfect pair between the posts for the Griffins this season.
Second Career
Former Griffins goaltender Jordan Pearce is back in Grand Rapids, training to become an orthopaedic surgeon.
Three Letters That Changed His Life
Scott Matzka, who spent parts of two seasons in the AHL with the Griffins and Cleveland Barons, had dreams of playing in the NHL. Fate, however, had different plans for his life.