http://www.mlive.com/griffins/index.ssf/News, Blogs, Photos, Video & AudioenTue, 14 Jul 2009 09:46:22 PDTMovable Type Enterprise 1.52 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/noNews, Blogs, Photos, Video & Audiogrand_rapids_griffinshttp://feedburner.google.comhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/grand_rapids_griffins/~3/2TVXPC440Kw/center_aaron_gagnon_resigns_wi.htmlGriffins StoriesMichael Zuidema | The Grand Rapids PressTue, 14 Jul 2009 09:46:22 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/griffins/index.ssf//3897.3232711 ]]>Aaron Gagnon Aaron Gagnon's one-season stint with the Grand Rapids Griffins officially has come to an end. The Dallas Stars re-signed the 23-year-old center to a one-year, two-way contract Monday. Gagnon was loaned to the Griffins last season because Dallas...http://www.mlive.com/griffins/index.ssf/2009/07/center_aaron_gagnon_resigns_wi.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/grand_rapids_griffins/~3/jyHFw0MGqOU/ahl_tweaks_playoff_format_shoo.htmlAHLMichael Zuidema | The Grand Rapids PressFri, 10 Jul 2009 09:30:35 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/griffins/index.ssf//3897.3206323 ]]>The American Hockey League's Board of Governors concluded its annual meeting Friday at Hilton Head Island, S.C. Chaired by AHL president David Andrews, the four days of meetings resulted in the following changes:...http://www.mlive.com/griffins/index.ssf/2009/07/ahl_tweaks_playoff_format_shoo.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/grand_rapids_griffins/~3/WKp0ycT9IPw/griffins_honored_for_community.htmlGriffins StoriesMichael Zuidema | The Grand Rapids PressThu, 09 Jul 2009 16:28:15 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/griffins/index.ssf//3897.3200902 ]]>GRAND RAPIDS -- The Grand Rapids Griffins were recognized by the American Hockey League on Thursday for their off-the-ice work this past season. During the inaugural Team Business Service Awards, the Griffins won Western Conference honors for community service and...http://www.mlive.com/griffins/index.ssf/2009/07/griffins_honored_for_community.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/grand_rapids_griffins/~3/PPqpXRJyF6Q/red_wings_sign_doug_janik_to_t.htmlGriffins StoriesMichael Zuidema | The Grand Rapids PressWed, 08 Jul 2009 13:25:11 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/griffins/index.ssf//3897.3190670 ]]>Doug Janik The Detroit Red Wings signed another player who could make an impact for the Grand Rapids Griffins next season. Defenseman Doug Janik agreed to a one-year, two-way contract Wednesday. Janik, 29, appeared in 13 games for the Dallas...http://www.mlive.com/griffins/index.ssf/2009/07/red_wings_sign_doug_janik_to_t.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/grand_rapids_griffins/~3/gyLaqUbvzFM/expansion_teams_among_griffins.htmlGriffins StoriesOnline ExclusivesMichael Zuidema | The Grand Rapids PressTue, 07 Jul 2009 14:21:09 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/griffins/index.ssf//3897.3182604 ]]>GRAND RAPIDS -- The Grand Rapids Griffins' first-ever meetings with the expansion Texas Stars and Abbotsford Heat highlight the team's 2009-10 American Hockey League schedule. The schedule will feature 13 of the AHL's 28 teams, the Griffins announced Tuesday....http://www.mlive.com/griffins/index.ssf/2009/07/expansion_teams_among_griffins.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/grand_rapids_griffins/~3/Wt6btCbtC2w/three_potential_griffins_signe.htmlGriffins StoriesMichael Zuidema | The Grand Rapids PressTue, 07 Jul 2009 14:20:55 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/griffins/index.ssf//3897.3182576 ]]>The Detroit Red Wings signed three players Tuesday who potentially could make an impact for the Grand Rapids Griffins. Center Kris Newbury and right wing Jeremy Williams agreed to one year, two-way contracts, while defenseman Travis Ehrhardt received a three-year...http://www.mlive.com/griffins/index.ssf/2009/07/three_potential_griffins_signe.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/grand_rapids_griffins/~3/2ZsokZAybzs/ahl_suspends_iowa_chops_franch.htmlAHLOnline ExclusivesMichael Zuidema | The Grand Rapids PressTue, 07 Jul 2009 11:44:59 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/griffins/index.ssf//3897.3180366 ]]>The American Hockey League suspended the Iowa Chops franchise for the entire 2009-10 season Tuesday. The league didn't cite a specific reason for the suspension, but according to the Des Moines Register, the team used the franchise as collateral to...http://www.mlive.com/griffins/index.ssf/2009/07/ahl_suspends_iowa_chops_franch.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/grand_rapids_griffins/~3/dudtRp8-IrQ/ahl_adds_abbotsford_heat_to_gr.htmlAHLGriffins StoriesOnline ExclusivesMichael Zuidema | The Grand Rapids PressTue, 07 Jul 2009 10:17:20 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/griffins/index.ssf//3897.3180321 ]]>The Grand Rapids Griffins have lost one North Division rival and gained a new one. The American Hockey League announced Tuesday that the Abbotsford Heat, the expansion minor-league affiliate of the Calgary Flames, will join the North. Meanwhile, the Syracuse...http://www.mlive.com/griffins/index.ssf/2009/07/ahl_adds_abbotsford_heat_to_gr.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/grand_rapids_griffins/~3/76_E2JOy2T8/griffins_darren_haydar_signs_w.htmlGriffins StoriesMichael Zuidema | The Grand Rapids PressMon, 06 Jul 2009 16:13:57 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/griffins/index.ssf//3897.3175522 ]]>Darren Haydar The Grand Rapids Griffins will have a new captain next season after Darren Haydar signed a contract with the Colorado Avalanche on Monday afternoon. Haydar, 29, led the Griffins with 80 points (31 goals, 40 assists) last season,...http://www.mlive.com/griffins/index.ssf/2009/07/griffins_darren_haydar_signs_w.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/grand_rapids_griffins/~3/EzhELgPz-50/deadline_nears_for_suggestions.htmlGriffins StoriesOnline ExclusivesMichael Zuidema | The Grand Rapids PressMon, 29 Jun 2009 13:04:08 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/griffins/index.ssf//3897.3125567 ]]>Here's one of the many suggestions for the Grand Rapids Griffins' third jersey. It was submitted by Mike Ivall. GRAND RAPIDS -- Wednesday is the deadline for submissions in the Grand Rapids Griffins' "third jersey" contest. Design suggestions have poured...http://www.mlive.com/griffins/index.ssf/2009/06/deadline_nears_for_suggestions.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/grand_rapids_griffins/~3/0wJjjCCGJjc/griffins_lids_at_the_library_o.htmlOnline ExclusivesMichael Zuidema | The Grand Rapids PressMon, 22 Jun 2009 18:43:12 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/griffins/index.ssf//3897.3072868 ]]>GRAND RAPIDS -- One hundred children will receive free bike helmets during the second annual "Lids at the Library" event. Sponsored by the Grand Rapids Griffins and Safe Kids Greater Grand Rapids, helmets will be given to children ages 1-12...http://www.mlive.com/griffins/index.ssf/2009/06/griffins_lids_at_the_library_o.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/grand_rapids_griffins/~3/RC05ulqVpHE/jonathan_ericsson_named_red_wi.htmlGriffins StoriesOnline ExclusivesMichael Zuidema | The Grand Rapids PressWed, 17 Jun 2009 15:21:27 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/griffins/index.ssf//3897.3035668 ]]>Jonathan Ericsson Former Grand Rapids Griffins defenseman Jonathan Ericsson was named the Detroit Red Wings' "Rookie of the Year" by the Detroit Sports Broadcasters Association on Wednesday afternoon. Ericsson played in 22 games during the Red Wings' Stanley Cup postseason...http://www.mlive.com/griffins/index.ssf/2009/06/jonathan_ericsson_named_red_wi.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/grand_rapids_griffins/~3/McPg39s74b0/griffins_benefit_charities_com.htmlGriffins StoriesMichael Zuidema | The Grand Rapids PressTue, 16 Jun 2009 18:10:27 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/griffins/index.ssf//3897.3027284 ]]>Courtesy Photo | Mark MewmanJustin Abdelkader and the Grand Rapids Griffins helped raise $2,500 for the Sled Wings during their annual game. GRAND RAPIDS -- The Grand Rapids Griffins raised more than $323,000 through community programs and charitable efforts during...http://www.mlive.com/griffins/index.ssf/2009/06/griffins_benefit_charities_com.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/grand_rapids_griffins/~3/kt2xn1utg4U/red_wings_justin_abdelkader_to.htmlAnsar KhanMon, 15 Jun 2009 19:06:09 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/redwings/index.ssf//2272.3019061 ]]>AP File PhotoJustin Abdelkader scored in two consecutive games for the Red Wings in the Stanley Cup finals. Because roster space is tight, he will start next season in Grand Rapids. DETROIT -- Forward Justin Abdelkader likely will play in...http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2009/06/red_wings_justin_abdelkader_to.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/grand_rapids_griffins/~3/gXmVEz_qxso/try_your_hand_at_redesigning_g.htmlGriffins StoriesMichael Zuidema | The Grand Rapids PressMon, 15 Jun 2009 19:06:55 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/griffins/index.ssf//3897.3018926 ]]>Grand Rapids Press File PhotoWhat would you change about the Grand Rapids Griffins' jersey? The team is holding a competition for a specially themed jersey players will wear during a home game next season. GRAND RAPIDS -- Think the Grand...http://www.mlive.com/griffins/index.ssf/2009/06/try_your_hand_at_redesigning_g.htmlnonadult