Grand Rapids Griffins battle the Charlotte Checkers

Griffins Suffer First Regulation Loss of Season to Checkers

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Grand Rapids Griffins' unbeaten streak came to an end as they suffered their first regulation loss of the season 2-1 to the Charlotte Checkers at Van Andel Arena on Friday. Despite the blemish to the Calder Cup runners-up, the Griffins' 11-1-0-1 record stood as its best start in franchise history and they remained the last team in North American pro hockey to lose in regulation. Grand Rapids' lone ... Full Story