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Today

'A different bird': AHL's Griffins cope with a shocking behind-the-scenes loss

Over the past 11 days, reminiscing about LeRoy has helped members of the organization cope with the loss of someone largely unknown to the public but immensely valuable to the Griffins' inner circle. (theScore.com)

Yesterday

Givani Smith gets another look as Red Wings’ Justin Abdelkader out for weeks

The Red Wings’ three-game trip to California starts Tuesday in Anaheim, and it sounds like Smith will replace Abdelkader on the line with Christoffer Ehn and Darren Helm. (MLive)

11/09/19

Griffins honor late video coach

The late Grand Rapids Griffins video coach Bill LeRoy was honored during Friday’s game at Van Andel Arena. (WOOD TV8)

11/08/19

USA Hockey stiffens penalties for racist, derogatory language

USA Hockey executive director Pat Kelleher hopes it serves as an effective deterrent and a clear message that this sort of language will not be tolerated. (The Athletic)

11/06/19

Eastern Conference goalies in spotlight

Here is a look at five top young goalies in the NHL's Eastern Conference and their progress through the first month of the regular season. (NHL.com)

11/06/19

Red Wings' Dylan McIlrath fired up about return to NHL, facing old team

This couldn’t have worked out better for defenseman Dylan McIlrath, who was to make his NHL season debut Wednesday night – against the team that drafted him. (Detroit News)

11/06/19

Detroit Red Wings mailbag: Don't look for top prospects to bail team out anytime soon

The Detroit Red Wings have had a turbulent first month of the season, struggling to score and to keep the puck out of their own net. Is there help on the way in the minors? (Detroit Free Press)

11/06/19

Rangers Podcast: Mike Knuble

Griffins assistant coach Mike Knuble discusses his career arc, from growing up in Michigan to his long NHL career to transitioning to coaching in the AHL. (Keefe to the City)

11/04/19

Griffins offer boy tickets after friends don’t come to birthday party

A young hockey fan is about to have a lot of games to go to after what started off as a disappointing birthday. (FOX 17)

11/03/19

How are Detroit Red Wings prospects faring? Europeans are leading the way

The Detroit Red Wings’ rebuild is a work in progress, but even as the team struggles this season, it is encouraging that the best players are the ones the franchise drafted and developed. (Detroit Free Press)

11/01/19

Griffins' long-time video coach Bill LeRoy dies

Bill LeRoy, the Grand Rapid Griffins’ long-time video coach, died Friday while with the team in Winnipeg. (MLive)

10/31/19

These dogs dressed up for a good cause at Grand Rapids Griffins game

There was plenty of "ruffness" off the ice when the Griffins took on Iowa at Van Andel Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 30, during a special Griffins Dog Game to raise funds for Paws with a Cause. (MLive)