Griffins Assign Caito to Walleye

October 22, 2016 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Grand Rapids Griffins on Saturday assigned rookie defenseman Matt Caito to the ECHL's Toledo Walleye.

Caito, 23, made his Griffins debut during Tuesday's 4-3 win at Iowa. The 5-foot-11, 190-pound blueliner debuted professionally with the Walleye at the end of the 2015-16 season, appearing in eight games in Toledo after concluding a four-year collegiate career at Miami University.

Off to a 3-1 start, the Griffins will entertain the defending Calder Cup champion Cleveland Monsters tonight at 7 p.m. at Van Andel Arena.

Single-game tickets are currently on sale. Fans can secure their full-season, select-season or group ticket packages by calling (616) 774-4585 ext. 2 or visit griffinshockey.com for more information.

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