Class Act
Harvard grad Chris Bala is earning high marks for his rookie season with the Griffins. Story and photos by Mark Newman Boys, you must strive to find your own v [...]
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Mr. Reliable
Brian Chapman has been a steadying force on the blueline for the Manitoba Moose over the past five seasons.> Story and photos by Mark Newman Nobody will ever confuse Brian Chapman for C [...]
The Natural
Griffins rookie Josh Langfeld excelled at baseball and football before dedicating himself to hockey.Story and photos by Mark Newman Josh Langfeld was never going to be a professional jockey or sumo wr [...]
Doig Days of Winter
Defenseman Jason Doig is making his presence felt on the ice with the Griffins this season. Story and photos by Mark Newman Ice hockey, no doubt, rates right with bobsledding among the favorite pastimes [...]
A Fury-ous Beginning
Several former Griffins, led by one-time team captain Danton Cole, are making their mark in Muskegon this season. Story and photos by Mark NewmanHockey fans who visit L.C. Walker Arena in Muskegon t [...]
Close Enough
Griffins defenseman John Gruden has learned to live with being on the bubble of playing in the NHL.Story and photos by Mark Newman John Gruden has been "close" his whole life. Born practically in [...]
Swiss Precision
Julien Vauclair thinks it's time to show that he is ready for North American hockey after playing in his native Switzerland.Story and photos by Mark Newman. Switzerland is known for i [...]
Number One-Liner
As the center on the Griffins' top line, Kip Miller knows a thing or two about what it takes to score points.Story and photos by Mark Newman Nobody will ever confuse Kip Miller for a standup comed [...]
Twice As Lucky
Last season was undoubtedly a once-in-a-lifetime experience for Wade Brookbank.Story and photos by Mark Newman. Most hockey players go their entire careers without ever winning a championship. Wad [...]
Paint It Black
Fully recovered from a broken leg, James Black is ready to prove that his NHL playing days arent over yet.Story and photos by Mark Newman A rolling stone gathers no moss. Or so the saying goes. Wh [...]
THINKING BIG
Size couldnt stop Gene Reilly from his dream of trying to be one of the best young coaches in the game. New Griffins assistant coach Gene Reilly brings excellent credentials as a hockey teacher -- thanks, in great [...]
‘UNFORGETTABLE’
Nothing will ever erase some of the memories Travis Richards has from his week-long stay in Ottawa this fall. Travis Richards wont soon forget the week he spent in the Ottawa Senators training camp. It wasnt that th [...]