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VETERANS WILL BE KEY FOR 2012-13 GRIFFINS

Jun 12, 2012

June 12, 2012

by Kyle Kujawa - griffinshockey.com

In the American Hockey League, having a strong group of veterans is essential for success on the ice.

Not including goaltenders, the AHL permits teams to play five players who have more than 260 games of professional experience, which includes the NHL, AHL, IHL and European elite leagues. As it stands right now, the team’s veteran core will look very different next season.

Each of the five veterans who finished the season in Grand Rapids are set to hit the open market on July 1, meaning the first few weeks of unrestricted free agency will be just as important for the Griffins as it is for the parent Detroit Red Wings.

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