Sunny San Diego
Matthew Ford delivered the game-winner with 1:27 remaining as the Griffins started off their six-game road trip on a positive note.
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Red Wings Assign Cholowski and McIlrath
Additionally, the Griffins released defenseman Brandon Anselmini from his professional tryout, returning him to the ECHL's Toledo Walleye.
Zadina Assigned to Griffins
The 20-year-old has split his second professional season between the Red Wings and Griffins.
Game Notes: Griffins at Gulls - Dec. 11, 2019
The Griffins begin their season-high six-game road trip at 10 p.m. EST by facing the San Diego Gulls for the first time since the 2015-16 campaign.
Detroit Assigns Madison Bowey
Bowey has appeared in 22 games for Detroit this season and ties for second among team defensemen in scoring with eight points (1-7—8).
Suite Life
The Griffins have their bags packed for a 14-day, six-game road trip that begins this week against San Diego and Bakersfield.
Griffins Recall Spezia, Sign Anselmini to PTO
Both players made their season debuts with the Griffins last Wednesday against Chicago.
Eric The Red
Eric Tangradi scored in his return to help the Griffins earn a point, but Rockford rallied for a 2-1 shootout victory on Friday at Van Andel Arena.
Time to Tango
The Griffins on Friday signed forward Eric Tangradi to a one-year contract. He logged 200 regular season games for Grand Rapids from 2015-18 and helped the Griffins win their second Calder Cup in 2017.
Red Wings Call Up Zadina
Zadina ranks third on the Griffins in scoring this season with 13 points in 20 games. He has two assists in five games for Detroit.
Game Notes: Griffins vs. IceHogs - Dec. 6, 2019
The Griffins host Rockford at 7 p.m. before embarking on a season-high six-game road trip.
Hungry Like the Wolves
Two teams thirsting for a win met at Van Andel Arena on Wednesday, and Chicago emerged victorious with a 5-2 decision over the Griffins.