Jacob Truscott Recalled by Grand Rapids

February 15, 2026 - GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Grand Rapids Griffins on Sunday recalled defenseman Jacob Truscott from the ECHL's Toledo Walleye. Truscott made his professional debut with the Griffins on Oct. 18 against the Manitoba Moose and later bagged his first pro point with an assist on Oct. 28 at Iowa. Through six games in the AHL, the Port Huron, Michigan, native has two assists, zero penalty minutes and a plus-three rating. Truscott has also appeared in 36 games with the Walleye, logging 15 points (3-12-... Full Story

Rise Sweep Atlanta in Morgan Hentz Debut

February 14, 2026 - GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Having arrived in Grand Rapids less than 24 hours ago, the newest Rise acquisition Morgan Hentz helped spark a much-needed turnaround as the Rise snapped a five-match losing streak with a 3-0 win over the Atlanta Vibe on Saturday night at Van Andel Arena. The sweep, the first for Grand Rapids this season, avenged a 3-0 loss to the Vibe on Jan. 11 in Atlanta. The Rise won by set scores of 25-12, 28-26, 25-22. The energy inside Van Andel Arena was electric from the open... Full Story

Griffins Secure 4-2 Victory over Texas Fresh off All-Star Break

February 13, 2026 - GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Behind a game-winning goal in the final period from Austin Watson, the Grand Rapids Griffins secured a 4-2 victory over the Texas Stars on Friday at Van Andel Arena in their first game back from the all-star break. Grand Rapids improved its league-best record to 36-7-2-1 with 75 points through 46 games, while its home record stood at 18-5-1-0. Coming off of his first AHL all-star appearance, Dominik Shine tallied two goals, while Shai Buium bagged two helpers. Michael Br... Full Story

Rise Acquire Two-Time MLV Libero of the Year Morgan Hentz in Historic Trade with Omaha

February 13, 2026 - GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Grand Rapids Rise on Friday announced the first trade in franchise history, acquiring libero Morgan Hentz (HENTS) from the Omaha Supernovas in exchange for libero Elena Oglivie and the Rise's first-round pick in the 2026 MLV Draft. Hentz, a 5-foot-9 native of Lakeside Park, Kentucky, was named MLV Libero of the Year and All-League First Team in 2024 and 2025 with the Atlanta Vibe. She led the league in digs per set in both seasons, set the league single-season record... Full Story

• Rise Acquire Two-Time MLV Libero of the Year Morgan Hentz in Historic Trade with Omaha - Grand Rapids Rise (MLV) February 13
• San Diego Survives Wild Third Set to Edge Rise in Five Sets - Grand Rapids Rise (MLV) February 13
• Winning Wednesday Upcoming for Griffins - Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) February 12
• Akinjo Sets Franchise Record in Win at Windy City - Grand Rapids Gold (G League) February 12
• Griffins & Sled Wings Game Returns Monday - Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) February 12
• Rise Prepare for Home Matches this Week against San Diego and Atlanta - Grand Rapids Rise (MLV) February 10
• Whitecaps Announce 2026 Promotions and More - West Michigan Whitecaps (MWL) February 10
• Eduards Tralmaks to Begin Olympic Journey on Thursday - Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) February 9
• League-Leading Griffins Enter AHL All-Star Break - Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) February 9
• Short-Handed Rise Fall in Four at Dallas - Grand Rapids Rise (MLV) February 8
• Griffins Take 5-2 Win over Checkers in Last Game Before All-Star Break - Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) February 7
• Griffins Defeated by Charlotte Checkers, 3-0 - Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) February 6
• MLV-Leading Ignite Prevail over Rise in Four Sets - Grand Rapids Rise (MLV) February 6
• Griffins to Host Sensory & Support Night - Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) February 5
• Third Rise Road Trip Ahead with Stops in Indy and Dallas - Grand Rapids Rise (MLV) February 5
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February 15	AHL	Texas 0 at Grand Rapids 5	Final
February 14	MLV	Atlanta 0 at Grand Rapids 3	Final
February 13	AHL	Texas 2 at Grand Rapids 4	Final
February 12	MLV	San Diego 3 at Grand Rapids 2	Final
February 12	G League	Grand Rapids 111 at Windy City 116	Final
February 11	G League	Grand Rapids 135 at Windy City 131	Final
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• An immediate spark from Morgan Hentz - MLV Larry Hamel's All Volleyball (February 15)
• Grand Rapids hands Atlanta Vibe loss - MLV Gwinnett Daily Post (February 15)
• Dominik Shine's first AHL All-Star Classic berth a 'really cool' experience - AHL NHL.com (February 14)
• MLV cornerstone Omaha Morgan Hentz traded to Grand Rapids for Elena Oglivie - MLV Larry Hamel's All Volleyball (February 14)
• Supernovas trade Morgan Hentz to Grand Rapids - MLV Omaha World-Herald (February 14)
• Where Griffins stand in AHL history heading into break - AHL MLive (February 8)
• Ignite continue red-hot start with 4-set win over Grand Rapids - MLV WTHR (February 7)
• Griffins crowned by Checkers’ quick-strike offense - AHL MLive (February 7)
• Griffins top Admirals after things get rough in penalty-filled game - AHL MLive (February 4)
• Amadeus Lombardi lifts Griffins, who end three-game slide - AHL MLive (February 1)
• Red Wings sign Griffins’ forward Sheldon Dries to extension - AHL MLive (February 1)
• Maine Celtics waste big lead, lose in overtime - G League Portland Press Herald (January 30)
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