Detroit Assigns 11 to Grand Rapids

January 12, 2021 - GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday assigned 11 players to the Grand Rapids Griffins: forwards Riley Barber, Kyle Criscuolo, Turner Elson, Taro Hirose, Chase Pearson, Evgeny Svechnikov and Dominic Turgeon; defensemen Joe Hicketts, Brian Lashoff and Dylan McIlrath; and goaltender Kaden Fulcher. Players will soon begin skating informally in Grand Rapids in advance of the start of Griffins training camp later this month, as the team prepares for the beginning of the American H... Full Story

Whitecaps Community Foundation Annual "Step up to the Plate" Fundraiser Set

January 11, 2021 - COMSTOCK PARK, MI - - Monday - - The West Michigan Whitecaps announced today the Whitecaps Hall of Fame inductees for the class of 2021. The induction will take place on the most fun day of the year so far, the annual "Step Up to the Plate" fundraiser on Thursday, January 28th. "We're 'embracing the virtual world' for the event this year," said Jenny Garone, Community Relations Manager for the Whitecaps. "We will pack nine innings of fun into about an hour. We've got a great program planned t... Full Story

Grand Rapids Drive Opt out of 2020-21 NBA G League Season

January 8, 2021 - GRAND RAPIDS, MI - The Grand Rapids Drive announced today that they will opt out of the NBA G League's 2020-21 season. The 2020-21 season would have been the team's final year as an affiliate of the Detroit Pistons, following the Pistons recent purchase of Phoenix's G League franchise last year. The Drive will now turn their attention to the 2021-22 season, which is expected to include a new affiliate announcement. "This was the right decision for our team, as we discussed both the safety and... Full Story

Griffins to Return to Play in February

January 4, 2021 - GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Grand Rapids Griffins are among 28 American Hockey League teams that will participate in the 2020-21 season when it gets underway on Feb. 5, as announced by the AHL on Monday. Further details, including schedule formats and playoffs, are still to be determined. "The Griffins organization is thrilled to have our players return to the ice in February, marking nearly 11 months since our team last played at Van Andel Arena on March 11, 2020," said Griffins president Tim ... Full Story

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• Griffins to Ring in New Year in Detroit - Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) December 30
• Griffins' Teddy Bear Toss & Holiday Drive Nets Sleighful for Local Charities - Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) December 21
• Griffins and Versiti Blood Center to Host Blood Drive at Van Andel Arena on January 2 - Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) December 17
• Tigers Announce Whitecaps as Advanced A Affiliate - West Michigan Whitecaps (MWL) December 9
• Griffins to Hold Drive-Thru "Teddy Bear Toss & Holiday Drive" on December 15 - Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) December 8
• Griffins' Great Skate Winterfest Canceled for 2021, Will Return in 2022 - Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) November 19
• Lace 'Em up for the Griffins' Inaugural, Virtual 5K - Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) October 15
• Detroit and Hirose Agree to Terms on One-Year Extension - Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) October 8
• Stanley Cup Comes Home to Roest - Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) September 28
• Turgeon Re-Signs with Detroit for 2020-21 - Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) September 28
• Red Wings Re-Sign Elson to One-Year Deal - Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) September 26
• Former Griffins to Clash in Stanley Cup Final - Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) September 18
• Which Former Griffin Will Win the Stanley Cup? - Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) September 5
• Griffins Re-Sign Tyler Spezia - Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) August 17
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• Drive ‘committed to Grand Rapids' after opting out of 2020-21 season - G League Grand Rapids Press (January 9)
• Detroit Pistons are no longer affiliated with Grand Rapids Drive - G League Detroit Free Press (January 9)
• Grand Rapids Drive opt out of G-League season - G League Holland Sentinel (January 8)
• Griffins coach Ben Simon on Detroit's first scrimmage: ‘It does look good right now' - AHL Grand Rapids Press (January 7)
• Grand Rapids Griffins: ‘All systems go' for 2021 season - AHL Grand Rapids Press (January 5)
• American Hockey League planning for Feb. 5 start date - AHL Grand Rapids Press (December 31)
• Clarity emerging about the new G League season - G League SB Nation (December 28)
• Muskegon Lumberjacks captain, WMU commit enjoying homecoming in hockey journey - G League Grand Rapids Press (December 23)
• Former Grand Rapids Griffins captain, two-time Calder Cup champion retires - AHL Grand Rapids Press (December 19)
• The G League season still looks to be an open question for the Pistons, other teams 3 - G League SB Nation (December 16)
• Yahoo Sports Pistons waive LiAngelo Ball, setting up likely return to G League - G League Yahoo Sports (December 14)
• Detroit Pistons: yea or nay for G-League team? - G League FanSided (December 13)
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