Grand Rapids Griffins vs. the Charlotte Checkers

Checkers Beat Griffins on Late Power Play Goal

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - A late power play goal by Derek Ryan helped him atone for a potentially costly penalty minutes earlier and proved the difference for the Charlotte Checkers on Friday, as they prevailed 3-1 over the Grand Rapids Griffins in a goaltending duel at Van Andel Arena. Ryan was sent to the box for high-sticking Andreas Anthanasiou at 14:26 of the third, the first of consecutive Charlotte penalties that gave th... Full Story