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Manitoba Moose (8-7-0-0) at GRIFFINS (7-7-0-1)

Griffins Game #16 * Home Game #8 * AHL Game #238

Season Series: 1-1-0-0 Home Series: 0-0-0-0 Road Series: 1-1-0-0
All-Time Series: 57-29-1-1-7 All-Time Home Series: 29-12-1-1-5 All-Time Road Series: 28-17-0-0-2

Griffins vs. Moose
Third of eight meetings overall, first of four at Van Andel Arena…The teams split their first two meetings of the season last week in Winnipeg…The Griffins had their six-game winning streak overall against Manitoba in the regular season snapped in last Saturday’s 6-2 loss at Bell MTS Place…The Moose also ended Grand Rapids’ six-game winning streak at Bell MTS Place with the victory…Since the Moose rejoined the AHL in 2015-16 following a four-year hiatus, the Griffins are 13-5 against their Central Division counterpart, including 6-2 at Van Andel Arena…Grand Rapids and Manitoba have met 95 times in the regular season since 1996-97, when both were members of the International Hockey League…Manitoba is making its first appearance in West Michigan since Game 5 of the Central Division Semifinals last spring, as the Moose ended Grand Rapids’ run of five straight seasons advancing to at least the second round of the Calder Cup Playoffs…Defenseman Dylan McIlrath hails from Winnipeg…Dominic Turgeon recorded his first career hat trick at Manitoba on Feb. 17, 2018…Axel Holmstrom made his AHL debut at Manitoba on April 4, 2017, and scored his first AHL goal (overtime) at the Moose on April 5, 2017.

Last Game (Friday): Reign 4 at Griffins 3
Ontario claimed the inaugural meeting between the teams after scoring three third-period power play goals...Grand Rapids will complete the home-and-home set when it visits southern California on April 3...Chris Terry netted a season-high three points behind two goals and an assist...Terry scored seven seconds into the game, the fastest goal to open any period in Griffins franchise history...The previous fastest was eight seconds, set by Jamie Tardif on Dec. 30, 2008 at Peoria...Grand Rapids lost on home ice in regulation for the first time since Oct. 17 vs. Texas.

Status Update
The Griffins are an even 7-7-0-1 and have collected points in six of their last eight outings (5-2-0-1). Grand Rapids continues its four-game homestand tonight when the Griffins face the Manitoba Moose for the third time in their last five contests. Tonight’s game kicks off a stretch of 14 consecutive Central Division matchups for the Griffins. After tonight, Grand Rapids is off until a tilt against the Milwaukee Admirals on Black Friday.

Terr-ing It Up
The AHL’s leading scorer from a season ago, Chris Terry posted a season-high three points (2-1—3) in last night’s loss. His first goal of the game came in the opening seven seconds, the fastest tally to start any period in Griffins franchise history. In the last five games, Terry shows three multi-point efforts and six goals among eight points. His team-high 10 markers tie for fourth in the AHL.

Page Turner
Turner Elson posted his fourth multi-point game of the season following a pair of assists last night. Elson is on a three-game point streak, banking five points (2-3—5) in that span. The sixth-year pro currently places third on the team in points.

Happy Camper
First-year Griffin Carter Camper scooped up his team-leading fifth multi-point game of the campaign with a goal and an assist last night. Camper leads the club in assists (10) and ranks second in points (13), trailing Chris Terry by one.

Friendly Confines
The Griffins have points in five of their first seven home games (4-2-0-1), including wins in two of their last three. Grand Rapids is a +3 in goal differential at home while averaging 3.43 goals, compared to –7 and 2.75 on enemy ice.

Defense
Grand Rapids held Ontario to 23 shots last night, the seventh time in 15 games the Griffins have allowed 25 or less attempts. The Griffins rank fourth in the AHL in shots against (26.7). Grand Rapids had killed off 15 consecutive penalties before allowing three power play goals in the third period last night.

Add Rybar for Support
Goaltender Patrik Rybar (pronounced REE-bar) had his four-game point streak (3-0-1) snapped in last night’s 4-3 loss to Ontario. His overall GAA of 2.34 ties for fifth in the AHL. The 25-year-old is in his first season in North American and led the Czech Extraliga in both GAA (1.73) and shutouts (7) in 36 games with Hradec Kralove last season.

Z-Score
The sixth overall selection in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft by Detroit, Filip Zadina recorded his team-high third multi-goal game of the season in Wednesday’s 3-1 matinee victory vs. Rockford. In the last six games, he shows six points (4-2—6). Zadina paces the team with two power play goals, ranks second with six goals and ties for fourth with 10 points. The 18-year-old is the highest Red Wings draft pick ever to suit up for the Griffins. Only three players in Griffins history were drafted higher than No. 6: Jason Spezza (No. 2 by Ottawa in 2001), Darrin Shannon (No. 4 by Pittsburgh in 1988) and Stephen Weiss (No. 4 by Florida in 2001). Dylan Larkin (selected 15th overall in the 2014 Draft) was the previous highest Red Wings draft selection to play for Grand Rapids.

Pick Ehn Up Points
Skating in his first season in North America, Christoffer Ehn shows six points (1-5—6) in the last six games. Detroit’s third choice, 106th overall, in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft, Ehn also has one assist in 10 games with the Red Wings this season. By appearing in Detroit’s 3-2 shootout win against Vancouver on Nov. 6, Ehn became the 173rd Griffins alumnus to play in the NHL.

This Date in Griffins History
2001: Petr Schastlivy becomes the first Griffin to record a hat trick in a single period, accomplishing the feat during the second period of a 4-0 shutout of Milwaukee. Kip Miller picks up assists on all three tallies, tying the franchise record for assists in a period for the second time in 12 games.
2002: A 4-3 overtime win at Cincinnati marks the Griffins’ 10th straight game without a loss, establishing a new franchise record.

PROMOTIONS

Lunch Box Giveaway presented by Chick-Fil-A: The first 2,500 fans in attendance will receive a Griffins lunch box.

Princess Night: More than 20 princesses and princes from Michigan-based Everafter will be on
hand to take photos on the concourse, interact with fans and take part in game-night promotions.

Faith and Family Night: Through this special offer, fans can attend a pre-game event with former Detroit Lions kicker Jason Hanson, as he talks about his faith in both his personal life and professional career. With the purchase of a lower level center ice ticket, fans will have the chance to take a photo with Hanson after the event. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. in Banquet Room B. Hanson will also drop the ceremonial first puck prior to the game. To purchase tickets, click here, or visit www.griffinshockey.com/promocode and type in HANSON. Fans wishing to purchase more than eight tickets must call (616) 774-4585 ext. 3017.

Post-game Autograph Session presented by Huntington Bank: Jake Chelios, Turner Elson and Dominic Turgeon will sign autographs following the game from the team’s bench.

Friends & Family 4-Packs presented by Big E's Sports Grill: Available for all Saturday games, each pack incudes four or more tickets and $12 in concession cash for a great low price, plus a coupon for one FREE large, one-topping pizza at Big E's Sports Grill. Visit griffinshockey.com/f4p or call (616) 774-4585 ext. 2.


Photo by Sam Iannamico/Griffins