WALLEYE REINFORCEMENTS

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Grand Rapids Griffins on Thursday recalled defenseman Joel Chouinard from the ECHL’s Toledo Walleye.

Chouinard has accumulated four points (1-3—4) and a plus-three rating in nine games for Grand Rapids this season. He scored the game-winning goal in his season debut, a 4-3 win at Iowa on Feb. 13.

In 49 regular season games for Toledo, Chouinard totaled 28 points (7-21—28) – second-most among defensemen on the team – and helped the Walleye clinch the ECHL’s North Division title. Chouinard has also tallied one goal (1-0—1) in four games for the Walleye in the first round of the Kelly Cup Playoffs. Toledo and Reading are tied at two games apiece and Game 5 is set for Friday.

A native of Sherbrooke, Quebec, Chouinard has played parts of two seasons in Grand Rapids. He appeared in two games for the Griffins during the 2014-15 campaign but did not record a point. Since turning pro during the 2010-11 season, the 6-foot-1, 187-pound blueliner has registered 16 goals and 34 assists (16-34—50) in 204 AHL games between the Lake Erie Monsters (2010-13), Hamilton Bulldogs (2013-14), Griffins (2014-16) and Chicago Wolves (2015-16).

Chouinard’s two career Calder Cup Playoff appearances came with Lake Erie in 2011.

Prior to his professional career, Chouinard played four seasons for the Victoriaville Tigers (QMJHL), scoring 144 points (45-99—144) in 221 games.

Grand Rapids begins its 2016 Calder Cup Playoffs on Friday at division champion Milwaukee. Game 1 of the Central Division Semifinals is set for 8 p.m. EDT at the BMO Harris Bradley Center.

Tickets for Games 3 (Tuesday, April 26) and 4 (Wednesday, April 27) of the division semifinals at Van Andel Arena are now on sale at all Star Tickets locations, including The Zone, online through griffinshockey.com, by phone through Star Tickets at (800) 585-3737, or via the Griffins app for iPhone or Android.

Available for all playoff home games, Playoff 4-Packs include four or more tickets at a savings of $3 per ticket plus no service fees. To purchase a Playoff 4-Pack, visit griffinshockey.com/playoffs or call (616) 774-4585 ext. 2.

Fans who want to experience every Griffins game at Van Andel Arena during the 2016 Calder Cup Playoffs can now purchase a Griffins Playoff Pass. Enjoy the same great seat at significant savings plus the convenience of the “pay-as-we-play” method of payment. To reserve your Griffins Playoff Pass, please call (616) 774-4585 ext. 2.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Grand Rapids Griffins on Thursday recalled defenseman Joel Chouinard from the ECHL’s Toledo Walleye.

Chouinard has accumulated four points (1-3—4) and a plus-three rating in nine games for Grand Rapids this season. He scored the game-winning goal in his season debut, a 4-3 win at Iowa on Feb. 13.

In 49 regular season games for Toledo, Chouinard totaled 28 points (7-21—28) – second-most among defensemen on the team – and helped the Walleye clinch the ECHL’s North Division title. Chouinard has also tallied one goal (1-0—1) in four games for the Walleye in the first round of the Kelly Cup Playoffs. Toledo and Reading are tied at two games apiece and Game 5 is set for Friday.

A native of Sherbrooke, Quebec, Chouinard has played parts of two seasons in Grand Rapids. He appeared in two games for the Griffins during the 2014-15 campaign but did not record a point. Since turning pro during the 2010-11 season, the 6-foot-1, 187-pound blueliner has registered 16 goals and 34 assists (16-34—50) in 204 AHL games between the Lake Erie Monsters (2010-13), Hamilton Bulldogs (2013-14), Griffins (2014-16) and Chicago Wolves (2015-16).

Chouinard’s two career Calder Cup Playoff appearances came with Lake Erie in 2011.

Prior to his professional career, Chouinard played four seasons for the Victoriaville Tigers (QMJHL), scoring 144 points (45-99—144) in 221 games.

Grand Rapids begins its 2016 Calder Cup Playoffs on Friday at division champion Milwaukee. Game 1 of the Central Division Semifinals is set for 8 p.m. EDT at the BMO Harris Bradley Center.

Tickets for Games 3 (Tuesday, April 26) and 4 (Wednesday, April 27) of the division semifinals at Van Andel Arena are now on sale at all Star Tickets locations, including The Zone, online through griffinshockey.com, by phone through Star Tickets at (800) 585-3737, or via the Griffins app for iPhone or Android.

Available for all playoff home games, Playoff 4-Packs include four or more tickets at a savings of $3 per ticket plus no service fees. To purchase a Playoff 4-Pack, visit griffinshockey.com/playoffs or call (616) 774-4585 ext. 2.

Fans who want to experience every Griffins game at Van Andel Arena during the 2016 Calder Cup Playoffs can now purchase a Griffins Playoff Pass. Enjoy the same great seat at significant savings plus the convenience of the “pay-as-we-play” method of payment. To reserve your Griffins Playoff Pass, please call (616) 774-4585 ext. 2.