Griffins Sign Charle-Édouard D'Astous to Two-Year Contract
D'Astous was the QMJHL's Defenseman of the Year in 2018-19.
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End of the Road
The Wolves responded to an early deficit by scoring four consecutive goals en route to a 4-2 victory over the Griffins on Sunday in the decisive Game 5 at Allstate Arena.
Game Notes: Central Division Semifinals Game 5 at Chicago
The Griffins are in Chicago for a winner-take-all Game 5 against the Wolves. Puck drop is at 4 p.m. EDT.
Go The Distance
For just the second time in their long and storied rivalry, the Griffins and Wolves will face off in a winner-take-all playoff game, thanks to Chicago’s 5-2 win at Van Andel Arena in Game 4.
Smith and Turgeon Suspended by AHL
Givani Smith has been suspended for one game while Dominic Turgeon has been suspended for two as a consequence of incidents in Tuesday's Game 3. (TheAHL.com)
Game Notes: Central Division Semifinals Game 4 vs. Chicago
The Griffins lead the best-of-five Central Division Semifinals 2-1 and can close out the Chicago Wolves tonight when they host Game 4 at Van Andel Arena.
A Little Bit of Everything
Prolific performances, lots of penalty minutes and a four-goal margin of victory add up to a 2-1 series lead for the Griffins, with Game 4 against Chicago set for Wednesday at Van Andel Arena.
Alec Regula Joins Griffins on ATO
Regula was drafted by Detroit in the third round, 67th overall, of the 2018 NHL Entry Draft.
Game Notes: Central Division Semifinals Game 3 vs. Chicago
With the best-of-five Central Division Semifinals tied at one game apiece, the Griffins host the Wolves in a pivotal Game 3 tonight at 7 p.m.
Coming Home for Two
Despite Saturday’s 3-2 loss at Chicago, the Griffins earned a road split and will return to Van Andel Arena with home-ice advantage to host Games 3 and 4 on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Game Notes: Central Division Semifinals Game 2 at Chicago
Owning a 1-0 series lead in the best-of-five Central Division Semifinals, the Griffins are at Allstate Arena tonight at 8 p.m. EDT for Game 2 against the Wolves.
Opening Statement
The Griffins scored five unanswered goals on Friday to seize a 5-1 victory over the Chicago Wolves in Game 1 of the Central Division Semifinals and steal home-ice advantage in the best-of-five series.