Griffins News: December 2022

 

     The Grand Rapids Griffins are currently in 6th place in the AHL (American Hockey League) Central Division standings with 17 points, and an overall record of 8-11-1 (1 overtime loss).  There are seven teams competing in the AHL Central Division.  There are thirty-two teams competing in the 2022-2023 AHL season.  The Grand Rapids Griffins are an affiliate of the Detroit Red Wings.  

     Grand Rapids Griffins Right Winger #17 Taro Hirose currently leads the team in points.  Hirose has accumulated 6 goals, 13 assists, and 19 points in 20 games played this season.  Griffins Center #11 Joel L'Esperance currently leads the team in goals.  L'Esperance has produced 8 goals, 7 assists, and 15 points in 20 games played this season.  

     The Grand Rapids Griffins roster currently features five players that were born in the state of Michigan including Right Winger #55 Gordie Green (Ann Arbor), Defenseman #20 Steven Kampfer (Ann Arbor), Center #11 Joel L'Esperance (Brighton), Right Winger #65 Dominik Shine (Detroit), and Left Winger #32 Tyler Spezia (Detroit). 

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-  The Grand Rapids Griffins roster also includes Goaltender #1 Victor Brattstrom, Defenseman #77 Simon Edvinsson, Defenseman #33 Albert Johansson, and Left Winger #54 Givani Smith.  

-  Grand Rapids Griffins Defenseman Simon Edvinsson currently has 1 goal, 8 assists, and 9 points in 15 games played this season. 

-  Center #Austin Czarnik played 12 games with the Grand Rapids Griffins this season.  Czarnik is currently on the Detroit Red Wings roster.  Austin Czarnik was born in Washington Township, Michigan. 

-  Ben Simon is the Head Coach of the Grand Rapids Griffins.  

-  The Grand Rapids Griffins play their home games at Van Andel Arena located at 130 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, Michigan.  

For more information about the Grand Rapids Griffins click on  https://griffinshockey.com  

For AHL stats, and standings click on  https://theahl.com  

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Sports On MES TV

The Oakland University hockey team (in black) competes in Division 1 of the ACHA (American Collegiate Hockey Association).

     MES TV (Midwest Entertainment Sports TV) is a great source for news, and information about several of our local sports teams.  MES TV offers free podcasts, videos, and live broadcasts of Oakland University hockey games.  The Golden Grizzlies compete in Division 1 of the ACHA (American Collegiate Hockey Association).
     MES TV also features news articles about the Grand Rapids Griffins, the Big Ten Conference, the GLIAC (Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference), and many other local sports.  Click on the links below for more information about MES TV, the Grand Rapids Griffins, the Big Ten Conference, the GLIAC, the ACHA, or the Oakland University hockey program.
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For more information about MES TV click on  www.mes-tv.com



For more info about the Oakland University hockey program click on  www.oaklandhockey.org



For more information about the ACHA click on  http://achahockey.org



For more info about the Grand Rapids Griffins click on  www.griffinshockey.com



For more information about the Big Ten Conference click on  www.bigten.org



For more information about the GLIAC click on  www.gliac.org



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