CALLAHAN MAKES A POINT

Mitch Callahan’s two power play goals on Wednesday enabled the Griffins to earn a point in a 3-2 shootout loss to Cleveland at Van Andel Arena, as they finished three consecutive meetings against the Monsters with a 2-0-0-1 record.

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GRIFFINS FACE OFF AGAINST TRIO OF CENTRAL DIVISION FOES

The Griffins have won seven of 10 games in the month of November and place second in the Central Division with an 11-6 record. This week, Grand Rapids hosts defending Calder Cup champion Cleveland on Wednesday and Iowa on Friday before concluding the week at Rockford on Saturday.

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RED WINGS RECALL JURCO

The Detroit Red Wings have recalled forward Tomas Jurco from the Griffins. In his two-game conditioning stint in Grand Rapids, Jurco contributed two points (1-1—2), an even rating and six penalty minutes.

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GOAL RUSH

After having a two-goal lead slip away early in the second period, the Grand Rapids Griffins scored four unanswered tallies to rout the Cleveland Monsters 6-2 on Saturday at Quicken Loans Arena.

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WINGS RECALL COREAU, GRIFFINS SUMMON HEETER

The Detroit Red Wings on Saturday recalled goaltender Jared Coreau from Grand Rapids while the Griffins recalled goaltender Cal Heeter from the ECHL’s Toledo Walleye.

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A MONSTER COMEBACK

The Griffins scored five unanswered goals during the third period to rally from a 3-0 deficit and shock the defending Calder Cup champion Cleveland Monsters by a 5-3 count on Friday at Van Andel Arena.

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LOST AT SEA

Tomas Jurco scored in his season debut, but the Milwaukee Admirals used a pair of goals from Trevor Smith and a 28-save performance from Juuse Saros to sink the Griffins 3-1 on Wednesday at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena. 

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JURCO ASSIGNED FOR CONDITIONING

The Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday assigned forward Tomas Jurco to the Griffins for conditioning. Jurco has spent the last three seasons as a member of the Red Wings, compiling 39 points (15-24—39), a plus-four rating and 44 penalty minutes in 143 regular season games.

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ROOM FOR SECONDS

Despite having their four-game winning streak snapped last Friday, the Griffins have won six of their eight games in the month of November. Grand Rapids faces three games in four nights this week beginning at Milwaukee on Wednesday.

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LORITO NAMED CCM/AHL PLAYER OF THE WEEK

The American Hockey League announced today that Griffins forward Matt Lorito has been selected as the CCM/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending Nov. 20, 2016.

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STARS STRUCK

The Griffins built a 3-1 lead on the strength of three power play tallies before the Texas Stars stormed back with a trio of goals in the game’s final 23 minutes to steal a 4-3 win at Van Andel Arena on Friday.

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BERTUZZI RECALLED

The Detroit Red Wings have recalled forward Tyler Bertuzzi from the Griffins. In his second professional season, Bertuzzi has appeared in 10 Griffins games this year and tallied six points (3-3—6).

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SHORT STORY, HAPPY ENDING

In a game defined by special teams goals, the Griffins allowed a pair of shorthanded tallies but scored twice on the power play to earn their fourth straight victory, 6-3 over the Texas Stars at Van Andel Arena on Wednesday.

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GRIFFINS TO HOST PAIR AGAINST STARS

On a three-game winning streak, the Griffins welcome the Texas Stars to Van Andel Arena for a pair of games on Wednesday and Friday. Grand Rapids has won the last nine regular season meetings against Texas and 11 of the last 12.

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BERTUZZI RETURNED

The Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday assigned forward Tyler Bertuzzi to the Griffins. Bertuzzi became the 157th Griffins alumnus to play in the NHL after he debuted with the Red Wings during last week’s 3-2 shootout victory at Philadelphia

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SATURDAY NIGHT SPECIAL

Joe Hicketts scored his first professional goal 1:53 into overtime as the Grand Rapids Griffins won their third consecutive game, defeating the Central Division-leading Milwaukee Admirals 4-3 on Saturday at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena. 

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30 FOR 30

Goaltender Jared Coreau spent his Friday night at Van Andel Arena stopping all 30 shots he faced as the Griffins wrapped up a four-game home stand with a 3-0 victory against the Rockford IceHogs.

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MANTHA RECALLED

The Detroit Red Wings on Friday recalled forward Anthony Mantha from the Griffins. Mantha is tied for the AHL lead with eight goals (8-2—10) in 10 games this season while tying for second with four power play tallies.

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BOB KASER TO CALL TONIGHT'S RED WINGS-CANUCKS GAME

Bob Kaser, the "Voice of the Griffins” since 2000, will call the first NHL game of his distinguished 38-year career tonight when the Red Wings host the Vancouver Canucks, filling in for Ken Kal, who will miss the game due to illness.

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BATTLEGROUND STATES

The Griffins on Wednesday defeated the AHL’s incumbent champions for the second time this season and the fourth time in five tries dating to last spring’s playoffs, taking a 5-4 shootout decision over the Cleveland Monsters at Van Andel Arena.

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VOTE GRIFFINS

With Election Day upon the rest of the America, one thing is for certain: Griffins Hockey. Grand Rapids gears up for three games in four nights this week, including home contests against Cleveland on Wednesday and Rockford on Friday.  

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BERTUZZI HEADED TO DETROIT

The Detroit Red Wings have recalled forward Tyler Bertuzzi from the Griffins. In his second full professional season, Bertuzzi has appeared in all nine Griffins games this year and ranks among the team’s leaders with two goals (T3rd) and four points (T6th).

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RUSSIAN INFLUENCE

Ivan Barbashev scored twice on Saturday to pace the Chicago Wolves to a 4-2 victory over the Griffins at Van Andel Arena, a place that recently has been inhospitable to the visitors from Illinois.

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GETTING NOSEY

The Detroit Red Wings on Saturday assigned forward Tomas Nosek to the Griffins. Nosek has played in 125 games with the Griffins since 2014, totaling 64 points (26-38—64) and tying for 10th all-time with a plus-43 rating.

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ALWAYS WELCOME AT OUR HOUSE

With the much anticipate return of former Griffins Jeff Hoggan and Teemu Pulkkinen to Van Andel Arena, the Griffins earned a 4-1 victory over the visiting Iowa Wild on Friday night.

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GRIFFINS SET TO HOST IOWA AND CHICAGO

Owning a 4-3 record and a second-place standing in the Central Division, the Griffins will welcome the Iowa Wild to town on Friday before taking on the Chicago Wolves on Saturday.

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THE RETURN OF FRK

The Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday assigned forward Martin Frk to the Griffins after claiming him off waivers from the Carolina Hurricanes. Frk has played in 149 games with the Griffins since 2013 and scored 68 points (36-32—68).

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