GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The American Hockey League’s Calder Cup will appear at numerous locations throughout West Michigan this week as the Grand Rapids Griffins prepare to host as many as three straight Calder Cup Finals games against the Syracuse Crunch.

Named for Frank Calder, the NHL’s first president and an instrumental figure in forming the AHL, the Calder Cup was first awarded in 1938. It bears the name of the last 20 Calder Cup champions, standing 24 inches tall and weighing 30 pounds. Fans can see the championship trophy at several locations and through various media outlets. Additional locations will be announced through the Griffins’ social media pages.

Monday, June 10
5:12 p.m. – WOOD-TV8 News
6-7 p.m. – Fifth-Third Ballpark – West Michigan Whitecaps vs. Lansing Lugnuts (public invited)

Tuesday, June 11
9 a.m. – WZZM 13 Take Five & Company
6:20 p.m. – WZZM 13 News

Wednesday, June 12
6:40 a.m. – WOOD-TV8 Daybreak
7:30 a.m. – FOX 17 Morning News
9:20 a.m. – WOOD 106.9FM/1300 AM
10:45-11:45 a.m. - DeVos Place (public invited)
12-1 p.m. – MLive/Grand Rapids Press Hub (public invited)
1:30-2:30 p.m. - GFS
3-4 p.m. - DeVos Place (public invited)

After winning back-to-back games in Syracuse last weekend, the Griffins hold a 2-0 lead in the Calder Cup Finals as the series turns to Grand Rapids. The Griffins will host Game 3 on Wednesday, Game 4 on Friday and, if necessary, Game 5 on Saturday. All games start at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at griffinshockey.com.