AHL Grand Rapids Griffins

Griffins' "Mighty Mac" Pays Tribute to Michigan's "Mighty Mac"

Published on December 7, 2011 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release


GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - One has been an iconic Michigan landmark since 1957; the other, a goaltending standout in the state since 2002. Now, these two institutions have come together in a new mask worn by Grand Rapids Griffins goalie Joey MacDonald that prominently features the Mackinac Bridge and the pair's shared nickname, "Mighty Mac."

The brainchild of MacDonald and Griffins equipment manager Brad "Dogg" Thompson, the design showcases a painting of the bridge atop the mask, beneath the "Mighty Mac" moniker. The sides of MacDonald's mask feature the Detroit skyline and a depiction of Chris Osgood's mask - honoring his former teammate's 401 career wins - while the back displays the names of MacDonald's two children, Camden and Kendall.

MacDonald, who has been sidelined with a concussion since Nov. 5, is expected to return to the Griffins' lineup and debut his new mask this weekend during the team's three-game road trip to Milwaukee (Friday at 8 p.m. EST), Rockford (Saturday at 8:05 p.m. EST) and Chicago (Sunday at 4 p.m. EST).

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