Griffins
Griffins Booster Club celebrates team's first Calder Cup
by (David V. Urban)
Submitted 06-19-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
Like more than 10,000 other Grand Rapids Griffins fans who packed Van Andel Arena last Friday and Saturday nights, Griffins Booster Club president Jill DeWitt went home disappointed this past weekend when her beloved hockey team failed to finish off...
Griffins, fans gear up for Great Skate Winterfest
by (David V. Urban)
Submitted 01-07-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
The Grand Rapids Griffins and area hockey fans of all ages are gearing up to skate together at the city's biggest winter festival. On Saturday, January 12 and Sunday, January 13, the Griffins will be hosting the 2013 Great Skate Winterfest as...
How the NHL lockout affects the Griffins
by (David V. Urban)
Submitted 10-05-2012 under OPINION
On Sept. 15, National Hockey League (NHL) owners declared a lockout, effectively cancelling pre-season training camps. On Thursday, the league cancelled regular season games through October 24. How long will the lockout last? "Nobody...
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...