October

The Griffins have arrived. First practice at Van Andel Arena. Opener is Friday. pic.twitter.com/PjHGWp6bb2

— Pete Wallner (@petewallner) October 2, 2017

Beauty. 🏆 pic.twitter.com/K24zOXKZoC

— Grand Rapids Griffins (@griffinshockey) October 7, 2017

Weren’t we just here? New season about to start for #CalderCup champion Griffins. #GoGRGc pic.twitter.com/WJA2hZiEKw

— Pete Wallner (@petewallner) October 6, 2017

Congrats to Griffins Alum & Calder Cup Champ @Nosy92 for scoring the first goal ever at @TMobileArena for the Vegas @GoldenKnights! 🚨#GoGRG pic.twitter.com/ssOu4j1VKW

— Grand Rapids Griffins (@griffinshockey) October 12, 2017

Svechnikov helping out at the bar at the Caledonia location! pic.twitter.com/JzZjZG4bFH

— Grand Rapids Griffins (@griffinshockey) October 18, 2017

A nice hockey homecoming for Michigan native Corey Elkins with the @griffinshockey https://t.co/yCKceXQnVm

— Pete Wallner (@petewallner) October 20, 2017

Griffins honoring Helen DeVos with jersey patch for remainder of 2017-18 season. pic.twitter.com/RlCFMaftFD

— Bob Kaser (@bkaser1) October 25, 2017

Griff’s Icehouse West is officially reopened! 🎉

A post shared by Grand Rapids Griffins (@griffinshockey) on Oct 29, 2017 at 2:35pm PDT

Hockey players bond. Griffins Luke Esposito, Dylan Sadowy & Dominik Shine visit 14-year old hockey star Nihal Grewal @devoschildrens pic.twitter.com/FHYP5zMa9M

— Bob Kaser (@bkaser1) October 24, 2017

Multi-sport athletes, Robbie Russo playing basketball and Tom McCollum mastering dodgeball at Boys and Girls Club of Grand Rapids. pic.twitter.com/0dOGa8A8lY

— Bob Kaser (@bkaser1) October 24, 2017

November

.@griffinshockey unveiled their 2017 Calder Cup championship rings Tuesday: https://t.co/UajiLln65W

— WOOD TV8 (@WOODTV) November 7, 2017

See the bling and details and quotes on #CalderCup title rings for Grand Rapids Griffins. #GoGRG https://t.co/bztXXILes6

— Pete Wallner (@petewallner) November 7, 2017

Rings #Griffs

A post shared by Matt Lorito (@28lorito) on Nov 7, 2017 at 12:34pm PST

Tonight is Todd Nelson's 500th game coached in the AHL! Congrats on the milestone, coach! 🎊 pic.twitter.com/iXU0fMqVt9

— Grand Rapids Griffins (@griffinshockey) November 12, 2017

UPDATE: The Detroit #RedWings have recalled defenseman Brian Lashoff from the AHL's @griffinshockey. #LGRW pic.twitter.com/bdvmjeNywe

— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) November 17, 2017

#Sabres Kyle Criscuolo, former @griffinshockey, set to make NHL debut tonight vs #RedWings. pic.twitter.com/xdTBr5KWKc

— Dana Wakiji (@Dwakiji) November 18, 2017

Kyle Criscuolo will officially make his debut, wearing #51.

He took the ice first during warmups, did a lap, took a shot on goal, then the rest of the team joined. #Sabres pic.twitter.com/qOIV0DOh1j

— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) November 18, 2017

The Griffs are out and about downtown ringing bells for @SAWMNIorg! Come visit Geno and @mpuempel at the @AmwayGrandPlaza! pic.twitter.com/V8GR7iiWmx

— Grand Rapids Griffins (@griffinshockey) November 27, 2017

December

Tonight's victory marks Todd Nelson's 100th victory as head coach of the Griffins!

Congrats on the milestone, coach! 👏 pic.twitter.com/1svPJ84AXx

— Grand Rapids Griffins (@griffinshockey) December 3, 2017

Thank you to everyone who came out for the Sled Wings Game tonight! @MFBrehab @meijer pic.twitter.com/VIc8sawTeP

— Grand Rapids Griffins (@griffinshockey) December 6, 2017

The Griffins & @meijer teamed up this week to benefit organizations in need through their new Power Play program! Yesterday, Tom McCollum, Ben Street, Eric Tangradi & Dylan McIlrath went Christmas shopping with kids from the Boys and Girls Club! #MeijerGives #GoGRG pic.twitter.com/wOHAiUC9r4

— Grand Rapids Griffins (@griffinshockey) December 19, 2017

He can skate AND he can sing: Vili Saarijarvi's embracing the moment in Grand Rapids https://t.co/SWI8SsWlzc

— Katie Strang (@KatieJStrang) December 29, 2017

Santa Claus? @griffinshockey player Vili Saarijarvi grew up down the street from him in Finland's Santa Claus Village - https://t.co/xDUYxHWaw5 pic.twitter.com/pwvXZrkO3S

— WOOD TV8 (@WOODTV) December 26, 2017

January

Yesterday's highest rated story comes from @KatieJStrang on a big save from Griffins goalie Tom McCollum: https://t.co/dK6v2k8GnQ pic.twitter.com/gUsJKo5ES9

— The Athletic (@TheAthleticDET) January 11, 2018

Tough guy @mkeadmirals hockey player gets help from a Grand Rapids @griffinshockey opponent he's never met to get home for the birth of his first child in #MILHockey. Fun story from @TheAHL https://t.co/j3NX7g3ZaW

— Dave Kallmann (@davekallmann) January 5, 2018

Listen here to hear McCollum talk about the experience

1st. #LGRW pic.twitter.com/IP8dQ1L8js

— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) January 14, 2018

Dominic Turgeon is set to make his NHL debut this afternoon against the Blackhawks making him our @Huntington_Bank Player to Watch! #LGRW pic.twitter.com/S8Zm80kV57

— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) January 14, 2018

Congrats to @turg19 for making his @NHL debut yesterday with the @DetroitRedWings! #GoGRG #LGRW pic.twitter.com/OIWQhdeGOD

— Grand Rapids Griffins (@griffinshockey) January 15, 2018

Dream come true playing in my first NHL game!

A post shared by Dominic Turgeon (@dturgeon23) on Jan 14, 2018 at 5:07pm PST

@griffinshockey forward @ETangradi in the "Dogg House" with @BradDogg13 tonight on Sports Overtime on @WOODTV #news8 pic.twitter.com/zJ4052Y8ex

— Larry Figurski (@larryfigurski) January 15, 2018

I sat down with Grand Rapids Griffins captain Matt Ford to discuss his second AHL season in #GrandRapids, his new leadership title and...the Dessert Club? My latest for @TheAthleticDET. https://t.co/IstDuD29LG pic.twitter.com/by2wX747xh

— Emily Waldon (@EmilyCWaldon) January 18, 2018

The Zamboni is out on the ice at Rosa Parks Circle getting ready for the Great Skate Winterfest! Who will be skating all 34 hours this weekend? @griffinshockey @FOX17 pic.twitter.com/ZaqeOr3HXr

— Candace Monacelli (@CandaceM_wx) January 19, 2018

Either is 7’10” and 485 pounds or he’s drinking from a Comerica Bank Mini Calder Cup. Definitely the latter. Really cool giveaway at tonight’s game vs Rockford @goicehogs. pic.twitter.com/WVg4xEDVdX

— Bob Kaser (@bkaser1) January 21, 2018

Congratulations Joe Hicketts @Hicksy_2. The 168th Griffin to play in the National Hockey League! Here discussing strategy with the 90th on that list, Jonathan Ericsson. pic.twitter.com/Z7wNJgEQcd

— Bob Kaser (@bkaser1) January 23, 2018

Congrats to defenseman @Hicksy_2 on making his @NHL debut with the @DetroitRedWings tonight! ?? #GoGRG #LGRW pic.twitter.com/SEGdVlkg1h

— Grand Rapids Griffins (@griffinshockey) January 23, 2018

#ICYMI: @mpuempel, who's representing @griffinshockey at the #AHLAllStarClassic Monday night, was on Sports Overtime with @larryfigurski tonight: https://t.co/hANJDtlo2c

— WOOD TV8 (@WOODTV) January 29, 2018

?? #AHLAllStar Classic. #GoGRG pic.twitter.com/wqROWJXzBO

— Grand Rapids Griffins (@griffinshockey) January 29, 2018

February

Congratulations Tom McCollum @TomCat_33, the Griffins new franchise leader in victories with 110! A true Grand Rapids Griffins Gem!! pic.twitter.com/CZ0neHbbCu

— Bob Kaser (@bkaser1) February 3, 2018

Congratulations to #Griffins goaltender Tom McCollum on becoming the All-Time Winningest Goaltender in Griffins history! ?? pic.twitter.com/seGgv5Sgr3

— Grand Rapids Griffins (@griffinshockey) February 3, 2018

The Griffins lost a beloved member of our family yesterday with the passing of Jake Engel. Jake was in his second season as a corporate sales account executive after starting with the Griffins as an intern in 2015. pic.twitter.com/BGRlCN8fjq

— Grand Rapids Griffins (@griffinshockey) February 8, 2018

You'll always be in our hearts. Rest in peace, Jake. #EngelStrong ?? pic.twitter.com/W4vraj4BYo

— Grand Rapids Griffins (@griffinshockey) February 8, 2018

On Sunday, #Griffins goaltender Tom McCollum hosted a free goalie clinic at @GriffsIceHouse for kids in the Griffins Youth Foundation! He was joined by goalie coach Brian Mahoney-Wilson. pic.twitter.com/FhsBNgC9VJ

— Grand Rapids Griffins (@griffinshockey) February 12, 2018

.@TeresaWeakley spoke to @griffinshockey players who are cheering on former teammate and MI native @ChadBillins4 at @Olympics in #PyeongChang. https://t.co/po17wP2yLa

— WOOD TV8 (@WOODTV) February 6, 2018

After nine years as an assistant coach with the @griffinshockey, Chisun Jim Paek is ready for the biggest stage in international hockey - the Olympics.

→ https://t.co/v6Hfly5hPn pic.twitter.com/Zldb1fx7qr

— AHL (@TheAHL) January 16, 2018

There it is. Post-game hat trick pose with puck for @turg19. How about Jared Coreau with back-to-back shutouts in Winnipeg where the Griffins go 4-0 this season. pic.twitter.com/sGmtt6xxMN

— Bob Kaser (@bkaser1) February 18, 2018

March

Join the Griffs & wear PURPLE tonight for the @PurpleVAI game! ?? #BeatCancer #GoGRG pic.twitter.com/3pv4Fpnv6S

— Grand Rapids Griffins (@griffinshockey) March 2, 2018

The Force is strong here tonight. ?? #GoGRG pic.twitter.com/MjiFracSBd

— Grand Rapids Griffins (@griffinshockey) March 4, 2018

.@turg19 & Turner Elson are ready to serve up some ?? at Hockey, Hops and Hope! #GoGRG pic.twitter.com/IdJw8PQDAp

— Grand Rapids Griffins (@griffinshockey) March 6, 2018

Matt Puempel made headlines last spring with a random act of kindness. Now, he’s aiming to make headlines again — with his play https://t.co/Q2vJjgMLqy

— Katie Strang (@KatieJStrang) March 8, 2018

The @wmwhitecaps #Griffins are ready to play ball! #GoGRG pic.twitter.com/9VcFBlRK7o

— Grand Rapids Griffins (@griffinshockey) March 16, 2018

One last shoutout to @griffinshockey, who were outstanding hosts to the @wmwhitecaps last night — not to mention a huge OT win for the boys. #GoGRG pic.twitter.com/zuE7i5UeCt

— Dan Hasty (@ThatDanHasty) March 17, 2018

Don’t worry, McCollum @TomCat_33 Hicketts @Hicksy_2 , Russo, @28Lorito & Nastasiuk @ZNasty27 are not quitting their day jobs but looked the part getting geared up for Mar. 16 Whitecaps Night at the Griffins. pic.twitter.com/NbVXsUyfpX

— Bob Kaser (@bkaser1) March 1, 2018

Grateful to have had the opportunity to produce this video of @DetroitRedWings prospect Evgeny Svechnikov about his journey to the @NHL. A fantastic young player and even better man. @griffinshockey @AnsarKhanMLive @petewallner
https://t.co/ZxLlNPbtiy

— Eli Zink (@EliZink) March 8, 2018

@bkaser1 is gonna need a bigger trophy case: https://t.co/74y7Zva8dt

— Grand Rapids Griffins (@griffinshockey) March 9, 2018

Congrats to Coach @Todd_Nelson44, who earned his 300th win as an AHL head coach with Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Rockford IceHogs! Nelson is just the 20th head coach in the 82-year history of @TheAHL to reach this milestone.

Story ??https://t.co/emHjIXMb5O pic.twitter.com/RbSLHT2eL6

— Grand Rapids Griffins (@griffinshockey) March 19, 2018

Very special and best feeling to score my first NHL goal ! So much grateful for my family, friends, especially teammates coaches and fans ! Moment I will never forget ?? #LGRW ??????

A post shared by Evgeny Svechnikov (@evgeny_svechnikov37) on Mar 21, 2018 at 12:29pm PDT

Congrats, @Hicksy_2 ???? #LGRW pic.twitter.com/nL24GReuM3

— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) March 28, 2018

Glad to be writing with @MOSCountOnUs scribe winner @AndrewStreitel from #WMU at tonight’s @griffinshockey game. Bright future #GoGRG pic.twitter.com/E78679TKwO

— Pete Wallner (@petewallner) April 15, 2018

Thank you to the @griffinshockey for having me as a guest speaker for their journalism event tonight! Such an honor to support the future journalists in West Michigan! pic.twitter.com/sja1zJQJo4

— Emily Waldon (@EmilyCWaldon) March 28, 2018

April

Congrats to @hronek_filip on being named to the 2017-18 AHL All-Rookie Team!

?? https://t.co/69vPm3cnKK pic.twitter.com/UmM7j8Ht3a

— Grand Rapids Griffins (@griffinshockey) April 4, 2018

Your defending Calder Cup Champions are headed to the 2018 Calder Cup Playoffs!! ?? #GoGRG pic.twitter.com/NTFLIH5em1

— Grand Rapids Griffins (@griffinshockey) April 8, 2018

Two-time Calder Cup Champion Brian Lashoff and @griffinshockey getting ready for their playoff opener Saturday in Winnipeg. https://t.co/rWSMmFbRby

— WOOD TV8 (@WOODTV) April 18, 2018

#Griffins Nation is kicking off the playoffs at @PeppinosGR for the official watch party! Fans who post from the watch party will be entered to win two tickets to Game 3 at the Van. #GRvsMB #GoGRG #DefendTheCup pic.twitter.com/oSYNGfi1G7

— Grand Rapids Griffins (@griffinshockey) April 21, 2018

Grand Rapids head coach Todd Nelson joins us on Episode 57 of the The Red and White Authority to discuss the AHL playoffs and Detroit's top prospects.

Listen Now --> https://t.co/AdPIK3GE36 pic.twitter.com/ko7z648GIY

— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) April 20, 2018

.@griffinshockey's postseason is on the line tomorrow. We talked to the voice of the Griffins about what they need to do to stay in it: https://t.co/w8ICl13k8Y

— WOOD TV8 (@WOODTV) April 30, 2018

Thank you for another great season, Griffins Nation! We truly appreciate your unending support! ?? pic.twitter.com/QokpyYQHzC

— Grand Rapids Griffins (@griffinshockey) May 1, 2018

Tough loss for @griffinshockey tonight, but the team was proud of their grit to get to the playoffs again this year. @FOX17 pic.twitter.com/GSCltSQT93

— Stephanie Funkhouser (@sdfunkhouser) May 1, 2018