http://www.mlive.com/griffins/index.ssf/News, Blogs, Photos, Video & AudioenMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/noNews, Blogs, Photos, Video & Audiogrand_rapids_griffinshttp://feedburner.google.comhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/grand_rapids_griffins/~3/wiwv2Gh42vQ/red_wings_sign_center_calle_ja.htmlGriffins200524770058Ansar Khan | akhan1@mlive.comWed, 30 May 2012 09:50:17 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/redwings/index.ssf//2272.8418483 ]]>Skilled Swedish center will remain in Europe for another season, needs to gain weight and strength.http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2012/05/red_wings_sign_center_calle_ja.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/grand_rapids_griffins/~3/TV5nUcja4H0/red_wings_sign_finnish_draft_p.htmlGriffins2017480Ansar Khan | akhan1@mlive.comTue, 29 May 2012 16:49:50 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/redwings/index.ssf//2272.8413606 ]]>High-scoring winger with a good shot likely will spend another season in Europe before coming to North America.http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2012/05/red_wings_sign_finnish_draft_p.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/grand_rapids_griffins/~3/yYIi0qXPdXY/red_wings_38.htmlGriffins200524762776295506Ansar Khan | akhan1@mlive.comTue, 22 May 2012 07:50:59 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/redwings/index.ssf//2272.8366762 ]]>Skilled forwards still need some experience in the lower ranks before reaching the NHL.http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2012/05/red_wings_38.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/grand_rapids_griffins/~3/Tw8fKuKrLzw/red_wings_37.htmlGriffins70058Ansar Khan | akhan1@mlive.comThu, 17 May 2012 07:27:58 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/redwings/index.ssf//2272.8334259 ]]>Club will decide in August whether to cancel the annual event in Traverse City.http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2012/05/red_wings_37.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/grand_rapids_griffins/~3/CqQ6N9Z2zLQ/red_wings_35.htmlGriffins200524762276700586243820174802017482Ansar Khan | akhan1@mlive.comSun, 13 May 2012 18:57:52 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/redwings/index.ssf//2272.8310952 ]]>Detroit will sign the trio of promising forwards prior to June 1.http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2012/05/red_wings_35.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/grand_rapids_griffins/~3/x1pZl_OI0HY/red_wings_34.htmlGriffins62438295506Ansar Khan | akhan1@mlive.comSun, 13 May 2012 14:53:42 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/redwings/index.ssf//2272.8310394 ]]>Tatar is tied for the team lead with four points; Slovakia has won four in a row.http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2012/05/red_wings_34.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/grand_rapids_griffins/~3/7fjvK-dwH00/former_current_grand_rapids_gr.htmlGriffins StoriesPeter J. Wallner | pwallner@mlive.comFri, 04 May 2012 08:23:15 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/griffins/index.ssf//3897.8231786 ]]>Justin Abdelkader and Jimmy Howard are on Team USA.http://www.mlive.com/griffins/index.ssf/2012/05/former_current_grand_rapids_gr.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/grand_rapids_griffins/~3/FS4nhOdte3E/red_wings_assistant_general_ma.htmlGriffins StoriesPeter J. Wallner | pwallner@mlive.comTue, 17 Apr 2012 07:24:51 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/griffins/index.ssf//3897.8120912 ]]>Likewise, coach expects to be back for fifth season with the team. http://www.mlive.com/griffins/index.ssf/2012/04/red_wings_assistant_general_ma.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/grand_rapids_griffins/~3/YXmgPOUZhm0/detroit_red_wings_call_up_11_p.htmlGriffins StoriesPeter J. Wallner | pwallner@mlive.comTue, 17 Apr 2012 06:10:29 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/griffins/index.ssf//3897.8115964 ]]>Players, known as "black aces," will practice with the team and absorb playoff experience.http://www.mlive.com/griffins/index.ssf/2012/04/detroit_red_wings_call_up_11_p.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/grand_rapids_griffins/~3/vJRhxD8GKh8/five_reasons_why_curt_fraser_s.htmlGriffins ColumnsPeter J. Wallner | pwallner@mlive.comMon, 16 Apr 2012 07:08:21 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/griffins/index.ssf//3897.8114712 ]]>His contract is up and, despite missing the playoffs again, the Griffins continue to send quality young players to Detroit.http://www.mlive.com/griffins/index.ssf/2012/04/five_reasons_why_curt_fraser_s.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/grand_rapids_griffins/~3/Xo8WXi3fggE/grand_rapids_griffins_season_e.htmlMLive.comSun, 15 Apr 2012 16:13:32 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/griffins/index.ssf//3897.8112980 ]]>The Griffins finished the 2011-12 campaign with a 33-32-7-4 record.http://www.mlive.com/griffins/index.ssf/2012/04/grand_rapids_griffins_season_e.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/grand_rapids_griffins/~3/2NmUeRxIqEU/hamilton_scores_5_consecutive.htmlMLive.comSat, 14 Apr 2012 20:19:21 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/griffins/index.ssf//3897.8109980 ]]>Jordan Pearce had 31 saves in the loss.http://www.mlive.com/griffins/index.ssf/2012/04/hamilton_scores_5_consecutive.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/grand_rapids_griffins/~3/KOlEXeFppo4/embarrassing_finish_in_home_fi.htmlPeter J. Wallner | pwallner@mlive.comMon, 16 Apr 2012 06:46:33 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/griffins/index.ssf//3897.8105294 ]]>Chicago's four goals late overshadows another impressive game for Grand Rapids forward Francis Pare.http://www.mlive.com/griffins/index.ssf/2012/04/embarrassing_finish_in_home_fi.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/grand_rapids_griffins/~3/B2iMAZ5neBI/with_slim_playoff_hopes_grand.htmlGriffins StoriesPeter J. Wallner | pwallner@mlive.comThu, 12 Apr 2012 10:08:14 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/griffins/index.ssf//3897.8095541 ]]>Curt Fraser wants to see a strong finish in final three regular-season games this weekend.http://www.mlive.com/griffins/index.ssf/2012/04/with_slim_playoff_hopes_grand.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/grand_rapids_griffins/~3/_fNkByw0T_8/ferris_state_defenseman_gets_t.html723639Peter J. Wallner | pwallner@mlive.comThu, 12 Apr 2012 08:27:17 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/griffins/index.ssf//3897.8094962 ]]>Co-captain of Frozen Four team to join Griffins for final three regular-season games.http://www.mlive.com/griffins/index.ssf/2012/04/ferris_state_defenseman_gets_t.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/grand_rapids_griffins/~3/LqAcHBPVqSs/doug_janik_records_a_franchise.htmlMLive.comTue, 10 Apr 2012 19:53:09 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/griffins/index.ssf//3897.8085684 ]]>Griffins still need to win last three games and get some help.http://www.mlive.com/griffins/index.ssf/2012/04/doug_janik_records_a_franchise.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/grand_rapids_griffins/~3/gWuq6jgyPk0/red_wings_recall_chris_conner_1.htmlGriffins65552Ansar Khan | akhan1@mlive.comSun, 08 Apr 2012 11:49:35 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/redwings/index.ssf//2272.8073106 ]]>Todd Bertuzzi and Danny Cleary have been dealing with injuries, so Conner might be needed.http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2012/04/red_wings_recall_chris_conner_1.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/grand_rapids_griffins/~3/sBm2u7f0W1U/griffins_fall_quickly_to_toron.htmlMLive.comSat, 07 Apr 2012 15:38:50 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/griffins/index.ssf//3897.8070476 ]]>Griffins goaltender Tom McCollum had 32 saves.http://www.mlive.com/griffins/index.ssf/2012/04/griffins_fall_quickly_to_toron.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/grand_rapids_griffins/~3/mRSIdhyGPoQ/chris_minard_first_grand_rapid.htmlGriffins StoriesCory Olsen | colsen@mlive.comSat, 07 Apr 2012 09:10:05 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/griffins/index.ssf//3897.8068474 ]]>Minard, who has struggled for two seasons with a concussion and its aftereffects, returned to action Jan. 15. http://www.mlive.com/griffins/index.ssf/2012/04/chris_minard_first_grand_rapid.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/grand_rapids_griffins/~3/Um9I2gt5nNc/grand_rapids_griffins_fall_to.htmlGriffins StoriesCory Olsen | colsen@mlive.comSat, 07 Apr 2012 05:58:10 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/griffins/index.ssf//3897.8067381 ]]>The Toronto Marlies showed Grand Rapids fans why they've already locked in their position in the playoffs.http://www.mlive.com/griffins/index.ssf/2012/04/grand_rapids_griffins_fall_to.htmlnonadult