Detroit Recalls John Leonard from Griffins

March 14, 2026 - GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Detroit Red Wings on Saturday recalled forward John Leonard from the Grand Rapids Griffins under emergency conditions. Leonard has 41 points and 27 goals in 34 games with the Griffins this season to go along with six penalty minutes, eight game-winners and a plus-11 rating. In the AHL rankings, the sixth-year veteran is tied for third in goals and first in game-winners. Leonard returned to the ice on March 4 after rehabbing an injury that kept him sidelined for 12 st... Full Story

Rise Rally Behind 18 Blocks for 3-1 Road Win in Atlanta

March 13, 2026 - ATLANTA - Despite missing former starting middle blockers Rhamat Alhassan and Leah Meyer due to injury, the Grand Rapids Rise outblocked the Atlanta Vibe, 18-9, en route to a 3-1 road victory Friday night at Gas South Arena. Grand Rapids dropped the opening set 25-19 but responded by winning the next three 25-23, 25-23, 25-19 to secure its third road win of the season and second victory over Atlanta this year. It marked just the second time in franchise history the Rise have overcome a 1-0 de... Full Story

Griffins Home Game against Milwaukee Postponed

March 13, 2026 - GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Grand Rapids Griffins' home game tonight against the Milwaukee Admirals has been postponed due to unsafe ice conditions at Van Andel Arena. The game will be rescheduled for a to-be-determined date. All tickets will be honored and further information regarding rescheduling or ticket options will be communicated directly to fans.... Full Story

Dufour, Hawkins and Jutting Sign PTOs, Truscott Recalled by Griffins

March 13, 2026 - GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Grand Rapids Griffins on Friday signed forwards William Dufour, Brandon Hawkins and Jackson Jutting to professional tryouts. In addition, the Griffins recalled defenseman Jacob Truscott from the ECHL's Toledo Walleye. Dufour has competed in four different leagues this season, spending the most time in the ECHL with the Fort Wayne Komets with 19 points (7-12-19) in 18 games. The 24-year-old also has one goal in six AHL games with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, in... Full Story

• Dufour, Hawkins and Jutting Sign PTOs, Truscott Recalled by Griffins - Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) March 13
• Leonard, Tralmaks, Watson Reassigned to Griffins - Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) March 13
• Detroit Acquires Michael Milne and Wojciech Stachowiak from Tampa Bay - Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) March 12
• Austin Watson Recalled by Detroit - Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) March 12
• Michigan State to Face WMU at LMCU Ballpark - West Michigan Whitecaps (MWL) March 12
• Gold Fall to Squadron 95-122 - Grand Rapids Gold (G League) March 11
• Dries, Leonard, Tralmaks Recalled by Detroit - Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) March 11
• Winning Wednesday Returns on March 18 - Grand Rapids Rise (MLV) March 11
• Michigan Snowbirds Flocking to LMCU Ballpark August 1st - West Michigan Whitecaps (MWL) March 11
• 'Rise to the Upside Down' Night Added to Home Finale Promo Schedule - Grand Rapids Rise (MLV) March 11
• Gold Fall to Capitanes 112-115 in Overtime Thriller - Grand Rapids Gold (G League) March 10
• And the 2026 Fan Food Vote Winner Is... - West Michigan Whitecaps (MWL) March 10
• Rise in Atlanta Friday After Splitting Sweeps Earlier this Season - Grand Rapids Rise (MLV) March 10
• Griffins to Play Three Games in Three Days - Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) March 10
• John Leonard Returns to Grand Rapids - Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) March 8
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March 15	G League	Oklahoma City at Grand Rapids	3:00 p.m.
March 15	AHL	Grand Rapids at Chicago	6:00 p.m.
March 14	AHL	Milwaukee 5 at Grand Rapids 2	Final
March 13	G League	Grand Rapids 91 at Maine 96	Final
March 13	AHL	Milwaukee at Grand Rapids	Ppd.
March 13	MLV	Grand Rapids 3 at Atlanta 1	Final
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• 'Tough loss' for Atlanta Vibe at home to Grand Rapids - MLV Gwinnett Daily Post (March 14)
• Maine Celtics hold off Grand Rapids - G League Portland Press Herald (March 14)
• West Michigan Whitecaps honor fair weather fans with Snowbirds alternate identity - MWL Sports Logos Net News (March 13)
• Indy Ignite keep scorching streak alive with 7th straight win - MLV WTHR (March 9)
• Red Wings recall John Leonard from Grand Rapids under emergency conditions - AHL NHL.com (March 8)
• Slow start dooms Monsters in 3-1 loss to Griffins - AHL Lorain Morning Journal (March 8)
• Monsters rattle rival Griffins, 3-2, in front of 11,133 rowdy fans - AHL Lorain Morning Journal (March 7)
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