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Blashill shy about taking credit for long run
June 17, 2013Jeff Blashill has won everywhere he has gone, and it’s no different this season in Grand Rapids. The Griffins are in the Calder Cup Finals for the first time in franchise history, holding a 3-2 series lead. But he doesn’t want to talk about it himself.
Ceddy as a rock
June 15, 2013The Syracuse Crunch were heading back to upstate New York after tonight's game regardless of the outcome. Now, they're bringing the Grand Rapids Griffins with them.
Kristians Pelss (1992-2013)
June 15, 2013The American Hockey League is mourning the loss of Oklahoma City Barons player Kristians Pelss, who died this week in his native Latvia at the age of 20.
AHL Morning Skate: June 15
June 15, 2013Grand Rapids gets another crack at wrapping up its first championship in Game 5 of the Calder Cup Finals against Syracuse tonight. Coverage begins at 7 ET on AHL Live (watch free!).
Crunch get one back, force Game 5
June 14, 2013With their backs against the wall and their season on the line, the Syracuse Crunch pulled out a 3-2 victory over Grand Rapids on Friday night, spoiling the party for a sold-out crowd at Van Andel Arena.
Utica Comets to join AHL in 2013-14
June 14, 2013American Hockey League President and CEO David Andrews announced today that the league’s Board of Governors has unanimously approved the relocation of the franchise owned by the Vancouver Canucks from Peoria, Ill., to Utica, N.Y.
AHL Morning Skate: June 14
June 14, 2013Is tonight the night? Grand Rapids brings a 3-0 series lead into Game 4 of the Calder Cup Finals against Syracuse. Coverage begins at 7 ET on AHL Live (watch free!), SiriusXM NHL Network Radio and ESPN America.
Red Wings brass likes what it sees
June 14, 2013The future of the Detroit Red Wings is on display at Van Andel Arena. “Success breeds confidence and that’s what we’re seeing,” said Ken Holland, the Red Wings general manager. “Lots of them are going to be in Detroit.”
Eakins hiring continues NHL trend
June 13, 2013Hiring AHL coaches has occurred with more regularity since the Washington Capitals promoted Bruce Boudreau from Hershey in 2007 and watched him guide the squad from last place in the NHL to the Southeast Division title.
Late heroics put Griffins one win away
June 12, 2013The Grand Rapids Griffins are one win away from their first Calder Cup title after a 4-2 win over the Syracuse Crunch in Game 3 of the American Hockey League's championship series on Wednesday night.
Charlotte unveils new uniforms for 2013-14
June 12, 2013The Checkers have unveiled new home and road uniforms for the 2013-14 season, which are based on the new look earlier presented by their NHL affiliate, the Carolina Hurricanes.
AHL Morning Skate: June 12
June 12, 2013Get ready for Game 3 with the latest news and notes from the AHL's Calder Cup Finals. Coverage from Grand Rapids begins at 7 ET on AHL Live (watch free!), ESPN America and Time Warner Cable SportsChannel.
Crunch must pull itself out of Finals hole
June 11, 2013With the clear and present danger that the Syracuse Crunch's season will be interred out there in Michigan before the coming weekend winds down, the hope is that Rob Zettler is a mix of oculist and prophet.
With 2-0 lead, Griffins push ahead
June 11, 2013The reality that four wins are needed to secure the Calder Cup isn’t lost on the Grand Rapids Griffins. A win in Game 2 created excitement for Grand Rapids, but also exposed flaws coach Jeff Blashill wants cleaned up, especially penalties.
Marlies' Eakins heading to Edmonton
June 10, 2013The Edmonton Oilers have appointed Dallas Eakins as the club’s new head coach. Eakins, 46, has spent the past eight seasons in the Toronto Maple Leafs organization, including the last four as head coach of the AHL’s Toronto Marlies.
AHL grads set to battle for Stanley Cup
June 10, 2013The 2013 Stanley Cup Finals are set with the Chicago Blackhawks and Boston Bruins preparing to battle for the National Hockey League’s championship, and more than 80 percent of the players involved are graduates of the American Hockey League.
Griffins bring 2-0 series lead back home
June 9, 2013Syracuse entered the Calder Cup Finals with the sterling record, the championship experience and the home-ice advantage. But Grand Rapids will pack two wins on the bus heading back to West Michigan.
AHL Morning Skate: June 9
June 9, 2013Get ready for Game 2 with the latest news and notes from the AHL's 77th championship series. Coverage from Syracuse begins at 6 ET on AHL Live (watch free!), ESPN America and SiriusXM NHL Network Radio.
Pomp and circumstance in Syracuse
June 9, 2013A Game 1 loss was unfortunate for the 6,333 that jammed the old barn to the rafters, but it was anything but unfortunate to have a Calder Cup Finals game in Syracuse on Saturday night.
NHL Network Radio to carry Finals action
June 9, 2013The American Hockey League has announced that SiriusXM NHL Network Radio will be airing select games from the 2013 Calder Cup Finals, beginning with coverage of Game 2 this evening.
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