Griffins Archive
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Stanley Cup experience makes Griffins youth camp unique
Posted on May 4, 2012 | No CommentsBy Kyle Kujawa - Late July is an uncertain time on the hockey calendar. The bulk of the excitement of free agency has passed, but just over a... -
Checking in with Riley Sheahan
Posted on April 6, 2012 | No CommentsEditor’s note – The Red Wings signed Riley Sheahan to a three-year entry level deal on April 5. Here is our article, written about the Wings prospect... -
Chris Conner – Made in Michigan
Posted on March 5, 2012 | No CommentsEditor’s note: Chris Conner was recalled to Detroit this morning, along with defenseman Doug Janik and goaltender Jordan Pearce. By Kyle Kujawa – If there’s a sheet of... -
Smith scores first NHL goal as Wings win big
Posted on March 2, 2012 | No CommentsBy Matt Mackinder - DETROIT – This one was over before it started. Or at least, it was over 35 seconds into the first period. Valtteri Filppula... -
Patience is the path for Brendan Smith
Posted on February 27, 2012 | No CommentsEditor’s note: The Red Wings just announced that Smith has been recalled from Grand Rapids to join Detroit for their game in Columbus Tuesday night. By Kyle Kujawa... -
Chris Minard: The Road to Health and Redemption
Posted on February 14, 2012 | No CommentsBy Kyle Kujawa - After finishing the 2010-11 season with his lowest professional goal total since his first season, Chris Minard began looking towards this season as a... -
McCollum Making his Mark
Posted on January 16, 2012 | No CommentsBy Kyle Kujawa – Tom McCollum won three straight games for the Grand Rapids Griffins from Nov. 29 to Dec. 3, and he was rewarded with more playing... -
MiHockey’s 50 most influential people on Michigan hockey
Posted on December 23, 2011 | No CommentsThe following 50 people are the men and women we think have the most impact on the game of hockey in Michigan. They influence our young players, and... -
Savvy Janik stabilizes blue line
Posted on December 19, 2011 | No CommentsBy Kyle Kujawa – When looking for a catalyst for the emergence of the Griffins’ offense during the month of November, it’s easy to overlook veteran defenseman Doug... -
Rejuvenated Johnson leading the charge
Posted on November 28, 2011 | No CommentsBy Kyle Kujawa – For Grand Rapids Griffins center Jamie Johnson, coming to the rink every day last year just didn’t have the same appeal that it once...
