griffinshockey.com - News Releases http://griffinshockey.com/ Infinity Site Manager en-us Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:09:00 http://griffinshockey.com/news/releases/index.html?article_id=1394 The Red Wings on Thursday assigned goaltender Daniel Larsson to Grand Rapids and reassigned defenseman Sebastien Piche from the Griffins to the ECHL's Toledo Walleye. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:49:00 http://griffinshockey.com/news/releases/index.html?article_id=1393 His assist streak and his team's winning streaks may have been snapped, but Kris Newbury will try to help the Griffins start another run this Friday when the red-hot Texas Stars make their first-ever visit to Van Andel Arena on Dollar Beers, Dollar Dogs night. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:23:00 http://griffinshockey.com/news/releases/index.html?article_id=1392 In a battle between the two hottest teams in the AHL on Saturday, the Rochester Americans ended the Griffins' nine-game winning streak and became the first visiting team to leave Van Andel Arena with a victory this season, skating to a 3-1 triumph. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:33:00 http://griffinshockey.com/news/releases/index.html?article_id=1391 Doug Janik's one-timer from the right circle 1:21 into overtime gave the Griffins a 3-2 victory over the Milwaukee Admirals on Friday, improving their perfect mark at Van Andel Arena to 8-0 with their ninth straight victory overall. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:48:00 http://griffinshockey.com/news/releases/index.html?article_id=1389 Detroit on Thursday recalled goaltender Daniel Larsson from the Griffins, who today released goaltender Sebastien Centomo. Larsson is expected to back up Jimmy Howard tonight when the Red Wings host the Vancouver Canucks at 7:30 p.m. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:37:00 http://griffinshockey.com/news/releases/index.html?article_id=1388 The AHL's only perfect home team improved to 7-0 at Van Andel Arena and claimed its eighth consecutive win overall in Wednesday's matinee, as the Griffins prevailed in a 2-1 shootout over the Lake Erie Monsters. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:48:00 http://griffinshockey.com/news/releases/index.html?article_id=1387 The Griffins on Wednesday signed goaltender Sebastien Centomo to a professional tryout and announced the signing of left wing/defenseman Paul Crosty to a standard player's contract. Mon, 9 Nov 2009 12:59:00 http://griffinshockey.com/news/releases/index.html?article_id=1386 On the strength of Cory Emmerton's monster four-goal weekend, the Griffins will ride a seven-game winning streak into a four-game homestand that starts with Wednesday's ninth annual matinee game against Lake Erie. Sun, 8 Nov 2009 17:45:00 http://griffinshockey.com/news/releases/index.html?article_id=1385 Cory Emmerton and Jeremy Williams recorded two goals apiece to lead the Grand Rapids Griffins to an 8-6 come-from-behind victory over the Lake Erie Monsters at Quicken Loans Arena on Sunday. Fri, 6 Nov 2009 21:30:00 http://griffinshockey.com/news/releases/index.html?article_id=1384 Led by a pair of Cory Emmerton goals, the Griffins tasted the sweet nectar of victory for the sixth time in as many tries at home on Friday, as a 5-4 win over Chicago capped off a perfect homestand. Wed, 4 Nov 2009 13:11:00 http://griffinshockey.com/news/releases/index.html?article_id=1383 The Griffins on Wednesday bid farewell to center Michael Nylander, who rejoined the Washington Capitals following the conclusion of his two-week conditioning stint, and welcomed back defenseman Doug Janik on assignment from the Red Wings. Wed, 4 Nov 2009 10:44:00 http://griffinshockey.com/news/releases/index.html?article_id=1382 Doug Janik logged 13:56 on the Red Wings' blue line on Tuesday, helping Detroit to a 2-0 win over Boston in his Motown debut. Take a look back at all 105 Griffins alumni who've gone on to play in the NHL. Tue, 3 Nov 2009 09:19:00 http://griffinshockey.com/news/releases/index.html?article_id=1381 Detroit on Tuesday recalled defenseman Doug Janik from the Griffins. He'll be available to make his Red Wings debut and become the 105th Griffins alumnus to play in the NHL tonight when the Boston Bruins visit Joe Louis Arena at 7 p.m. Mon, 2 Nov 2009 11:49:00 http://griffinshockey.com/news/releases/index.html?article_id=1380 Former Red Wings Chris Chelios and Manny Legace, who spent conditioning stints with Grand Rapids in 2008-09 and 2005-06, respectively, will return to Van Andel Arena this Friday as members of the Chicago Wolves. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:28:00 http://griffinshockey.com/news/releases/index.html?article_id=1379 Five opponents have entered Van Andel Arena. None has made it out alive. (Figuratively speaking, of course.) The Griffins stayed perfect at home on Friday with a 3-1 come-from-behind victory over the Houston Aeros. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:16:00 http://griffinshockey.com/news/releases/index.html?article_id=1378 Daniel Larsson made 34 saves for his sixth career shutout and the Griffins climbed back above the 0.500 mark on the season with a 2-0 victory over the Houston Aeros on Thursday at Van Andel Arena. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:25:00 http://griffinshockey.com/news/releases/index.html?article_id=1377 Send us your photo of the new Griffins bus that hit the streets on Wednesday and you could win a $20 gift card to TCBY! Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:34:00 http://griffinshockey.com/news/releases/index.html?article_id=1376 A goal in each game by Jeremy Williams helped the Griffins earn a win in each game last weekend. Next up on their season-high six-game home stand is a Thursday-Friday set against the Houston Aeros. Sun, 25 Oct 2009 18:10:00 http://griffinshockey.com/news/releases/index.html?article_id=1375 Led by Jamie Tardif's hat trick and Daniel Larsson's career-high 41 saves, the Griffins finished off a perfect home-opening weekend and earned their first-ever sweep of a three-in-three at Van Andel Arena with a 6-1 thrashing of Abbotsford on Sunday. Sat, 24 Oct 2009 20:36:00 http://griffinshockey.com/news/releases/index.html?article_id=1374 Two home games, two 2-0 deficits and two victories for the Griffins, who rallied for the second straight night to take a 4-3 shootout win over the Toronto Marlies on Saturday at Van Andel Arena.