News Archives
Ain't it Grand!
June 18, 2013
The Grand Rapids Griffins won their first Calder Cup on Tuesday night, defeating the Syracuse Crunch, 5-2, in Game 6 of the American Hockey League's championship series at the Onondaga County War Memorial at Oncenter.
Bears name Haviland head coach
June 18, 2013
The Hershey Bears announced today that Mike Haviland has been named the 24th head coach in the history of the hockey club.
Crunch can count on Cote
June 18, 2013
At this point in his career, J.P. Cote has learned to not rush through the fun. He is an indispensable part of the Syracuse Crunch, a rugged heart-and-soul blueliner without whom it is difficult to imagine the team reaching this point.
AHL Morning Skate: June 18
June 18, 2013
The Calder Cup Finals shift back to Syracuse for Game 6 tonight, with Grand Rapids trying one more time to wrap up its first championship. Coverage begins at 7 ET on AHL Live (watch free!), ESPN America and SiriusXM NHL Network Radio.
Blashill shy about taking credit for long run
June 17, 2013
Jeff 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, 2013
The 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, 2013
The 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, 2013
Grand 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, 2013
With 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, 2013
American 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, 2013
Is 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, 2013
The 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, 2013
Hiring 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, 2013
The 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, 2013
The 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, 2013
Get 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, 2013
With 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, 2013
The 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, 2013
The 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, 2013
The 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.
