Grand Rapids Griffins
Lids at the Library
by (grpl)
Submitted 05-14-2015 under
The Grand Rapids Griffins 'Put a Lid On It!' program and Safe Kids Greater Grand Rapids will distribute a limited number of free bike helmets to kids ages 1-12. A parent or guardian must be present to receive a helmet. For more information...Lids at the Library
by (grpl)
Submitted 05-16-2014 under
The Grand Rapids Griffins' “Put a Lid on It!” program and Safe kids Greater Grand Rapids will distribute a limited number of free bike helmets to kids ages 1-12 (subject to availability). A parent or guardian must be present to...
Griffins' off-season signings prepare team for 2013-14 season
by (David V. Urban)
Submitted 07-31-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
The defending Calder Cup champion Grand Rapids Griffins played their last game just six weeks ago, but the Griffins' front office, in conjunction with their NHL parent club Detroit Red Wings, made a series of signings in July to prepare for the...
Griffins join Oklahoma City tornado relief efforts
by (David V. Urban)
Submitted 05-24-2013 under NEWS
As the Grand Rapids Griffins prepare for tonight's opening game of the AHL Western Conference finals against the Oklahoma City Barons, the Griffins are also supporting relief efforts to aid the victims of Monday's tornado near Oklahoma City...
Miracle on Fulton Street: East Grand Rapids' Luke Glendening continues to elevate Griffins, defy odds
by (David V. Urban)
Submitted 05-24-2013 under NEWS
Until this season, the 17-year franchise Grand Rapids Griffins never had a player from Greater Grand Rapids. The one they have now was never supposed to play at this level. And the Toronto Marlies now wish that he never did. East Grand Rapids native...
Griffins, Sled Wings meet Feb. 12 for 8th annual sled hockey game
by (David V. Urban)
Submitted 02-07-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
The Grand Rapids Griffins currently sit atop the Midwest Division of the American Hockey League. But on Tuesday, Feb. 12, the Griffins will have a hard time sitting upright on the ice. On Tuesday night, the Griffins and the Grand Rapids Sled Wings,...
Great Skate Winterfest still set to go this weekend
by (David V. Urban)
Submitted 01-11-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
If fickle weather conditions have you worried if you'll still be able to skate with your favorite Grand Rapids Griffins this weekend, rest assured. The Great Skate Winterfest will be taking place as planned. According to festival co-organizer...
City leaders, children celebrate groundbreaking at Griff's IceHouse
by (David V. Urban)
Submitted 11-29-2012 under NEWS
The children were happy. The parents were happy. The coaches and volunteers were happy. The business leaders were happy. The mayor and other city officials were happy. Even the taxpayers were happy. In an event that celebrated the...
Dreams and Wings touches down, soars in Grand Rapids
by (David V. Urban)
Submitted 09-13-2012 under NEWS
Jack Lewis had always been adventurous. As a teen growing up on a farm, he rode horses bareback. As a young man, he drove race cars. Then the accident happened. In 1981 Lewis, then 37, was working under his jacked-up pickup truck. The truck...
Grand Rapids Griffins excel in community involvement
by (ferrarok)
Submitted 05-16-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
If you've ever been to a Grand Rapids Griffins hockey game, then you know they can put on an entertaining hockey game, but it's what is done behind the scenes that makes those games so exciting. I had the opportunity to sit down with...