Cleary helping mold Red Wings’ prospects
Eleven seasons since he joined the Detroit Red Wings organization, Daniel Cleary is helping with the development of prospects in Grand Rapids.
Eleven seasons since he joined the Detroit Red Wings organization, Daniel Cleary is helping with the development of prospects in Grand Rapids.
Dan Renouf was the unlikely offensive hero as Grand Rapids moved to within one win of the Calder Cup with a 3-2 victory over Syracuse on Friday.
The compliment is simple, yet says so much. Tyler Bertuzzi thrives this time of year; put him in a playoff game and watch him produce.
It was home, sweet home for the Syracuse Crunch, and now they’re right back in the thick of the Calder Cup Finals.
The Griffins did their part and won the first two games at home. Now, the onus is on the Crunch with little wiggle room left in the series.
Martin Frk had a turbulent start to 2016-17, but once he settled back in Grand Rapids, he had a fine season.
Every time Griffins assistant Ben Simon looks down at his left thigh, a gruesome souvenir from his days with the Syracuse Crunch is refreshed.
Ben Street, who experienced the disappointment of losing a game in double OT against Grand Rapids, was able to provide one for them on Saturday.
Ben Street scored with 7:02 gone in the second overtime to give Grand Rapids a thrilling 6-5 win over Syracuse in Game 2 of the Calder Cup Finals.
If the Griffins are to win their second Calder Cup in five years, Jared Coreau will have to match the level of play he’s shown in these playoffs.