Grand Rapids Griffins Thread

[dcz28]

Milwaukee Admirals 2 at Grand Rapids Griffins 4 - Status: Final
Sunday, February 25, 2024 - Van Andel Arena

Milwaukee 0 2 0 - 2
Grand Rapids 1 3 0 - 4

1st Period-1, Grand Rapids, Hanas 5 (Didier, L’Esperance), 5:38. Penalties-No Penalties

2nd Period-2, Grand Rapids, Mazur 12 (Berggren, Viro), 2:19. 3, Grand Rapids, Kasper 8 (Gettinger, Berggren), 14:09 (PP). 4, Grand Rapids, Aston-Reese 8 (Shine, Lombardi), 14:31. 5, Milwaukee, Foudy 8 (Gravel, McKeown), 16:19. 6, Milwaukee, Hodgson 3 (Tomasino, Gicewicz), 16:34. Penalties-Livingstone Mil (interference), 4:50; L’Heureux Mil (slashing), 8:10; L’Heureux Mil (slashing), 12:40; Johansson Gr (hooking), 17:44.

3rd Period- No Scoring.Penalties-Tuomisto Gr (holding), 2:45; Berggren Gr (interference), 8:36; Mazur Gr (roughing), 11:12; Edvinsson Gr (kneeing), 18:35.

Shots on Goal-Milwaukee 13-12-14-39. Grand Rapids 11-8-5-24.
Power Play Opportunities-Milwaukee 0 / 5; Grand Rapids 1 / 3.
Goalies-Milwaukee, Askarov 21-7-1 (24 shots-20 saves). Grand Rapids, Cossa 12-7-5 (39 shots-37 saves).
A-9,038
Referees-Stephen Hiff (46), Casey Terreri (75).
Linesmen-Spencer Knox (66), Christopher Williams (64).

At least statistically speaking Cossa dominated Askarov in this one.

From watching the highlights, Askarov let in some iffy goals that just went through him. First one on Cossa was a breakaway but he bit on a fake and couldn't back up anymore to stop the guy from just going by and sliding it in. 2nd goal on Cossa the just let one guy walk out of the corner and shoot, Cossa made the save but then it was batted in short side.

Apparently Milwaukee had the 2nd longest winning streak in AHL history with 19 straight wins before this loss. Hopefully GR can keep this going and make the playoffs so the kids get some much needed playoff experience.

[Fil Zaronek]

Milwaukee Admirals 2 at Grand Rapids Griffins 4 - Status: Final
Sunday, February 25, 2024 - Van Andel Arena

Milwaukee 0 2 0 - 2
Grand Rapids 1 3 0 - 4

1st Period-1, Grand Rapids, Hanas 5 (Didier, L’Esperance), 5:38. Penalties-No Penalties

2nd Period-2, Grand Rapids, Mazur 12 (Berggren, Viro), 2:19. 3, Grand Rapids, Kasper 8 (Gettinger, Berggren), 14:09 (PP). 4, Grand Rapids, Aston-Reese 8 (Shine, Lombardi), 14:31. 5, Milwaukee, Foudy 8 (Gravel, McKeown), 16:19. 6, Milwaukee, Hodgson 3 (Tomasino, Gicewicz), 16:34. Penalties-Livingstone Mil (interference), 4:50; L’Heureux Mil (slashing), 8:10; L’Heureux Mil (slashing), 12:40; Johansson Gr (hooking), 17:44.

3rd Period- No Scoring.Penalties-Tuomisto Gr (holding), 2:45; Berggren Gr (interference), 8:36; Mazur Gr (roughing), 11:12; Edvinsson Gr (kneeing), 18:35.

Shots on Goal-Milwaukee 13-12-14-39. Grand Rapids 11-8-5-24.
Power Play Opportunities-Milwaukee 0 / 5; Grand Rapids 1 / 3.
Goalies-Milwaukee, Askarov 21-7-1 (24 shots-20 saves). Grand Rapids, Cossa 12-7-5 (39 shots-37 saves).
A-9,038
Referees-Stephen Hiff (46), Casey Terreri (75).
Linesmen-Spencer Knox (66), Christopher Williams (64).

At least statistically speaking Cossa dominated Askarov in this one.

From watching the highlights, Askarov let in some iffy goals that just went through him. First one on Cossa was a breakaway but he bit on a fake and couldn't back up anymore to stop the guy from just going by and sliding it in. 2nd goal on Cossa the just let one guy walk out of the corner and shoot, Cossa made the save but then it was batted in short side.

Apparently Milwaukee had the 2nd longest winning streak in AHL history with 19 straight wins before this loss. Hopefully GR can keep this going and make the playoffs so the kids get some much needed playoff experience.

Askoarov is having a great season 21-7-1, 2.11, .920 with Milwaukee and 1-0-0, 1.47, .943 in 82 minutes of action with the Preds.
Griffs are undefeated in regulation in their last 15 (11-0-4)

[Stevie_Wings]

Wallstedt: 15-14-1, 2.83, .906
Cossa: 12-7-5, 2.61, .911

[Wizard of Corsica]

From watching the highlights, Askarov let in some iffy goals that just went through him. First one on Cossa was a breakaway but he bit on a fake and couldn't back up anymore to stop the guy from just going by and sliding it in. 2nd goal on Cossa the just let one guy walk out of the corner and shoot, Cossa made the save but then it was batted in short side.

Apparently Milwaukee had the 2nd longest winning streak in AHL history with 19 straight wins before this loss. Hopefully GR can keep this going and make the playoffs so the kids get some much needed playoff experience.

The Griffins are 17 points above the playoff cutline, per Bob Kaser last night.

The Yzerplan is working down in the AHL as well.

[DelHowLich]

From watching the highlights, Askarov let in some iffy goals that just went through him. First one on Cossa was a breakaway but he bit on a fake and couldn't back up anymore to stop the guy from just going by and sliding it in. 2nd goal on Cossa the just let one guy walk out of the corner and shoot, Cossa made the save but then it was batted in short side.

Apparently Milwaukee had the 2nd longest winning streak in AHL history with 19 straight wins before this loss. Hopefully GR can keep this going and make the playoffs so the kids get some much needed playoff experience.

The Griffins are 17 points above the playoff cutline, per Bob Kaser last night.

The Yzerplan is working down in the AHL as well.

"Fans will have to be patient" Stevie Y

[Fil Zaronek]

From watching the highlights, Askarov let in some iffy goals that just went through him. First one on Cossa was a breakaway but he bit on a fake and couldn't back up anymore to stop the guy from just going by and sliding it in. 2nd goal on Cossa the just let one guy walk out of the corner and shoot, Cossa made the save but then it was batted in short side.

Apparently Milwaukee had the 2nd longest winning streak in AHL history with 19 straight wins before this loss. Hopefully GR can keep this going and make the playoffs so the kids get some much needed playoff experience.

The Griffins are 17 points above the playoff cutline, per Bob Kaser last night.

The Yzerplan is working down in the AHL as well.

They are tied for 8th in their conference 2 points ahead of Bakersfield, the 9th place team who have a game in han d on the Griffs.
The Griffs were cellar dwellers but have gone 16-2-4 since Christmas

[Wizard of Corsica]

From watching the highlights, Askarov let in some iffy goals that just went through him. First one on Cossa was a breakaway but he bit on a fake and couldn't back up anymore to stop the guy from just going by and sliding it in. 2nd goal on Cossa the just let one guy walk out of the corner and shoot, Cossa made the save but then it was batted in short side.

Apparently Milwaukee had the 2nd longest winning streak in AHL history with 19 straight wins before this loss. Hopefully GR can keep this going and make the playoffs so the kids get some much needed playoff experience.

The Griffins are 17 points above the playoff cutline, per Bob Kaser last night.

The Yzerplan is working down in the AHL as well.

They are tied for 8th in their conference 2 points ahead of Bakersfield, the 9th place team who have a game in han d on the Griffs.
The Griffs were cellar dwellers but have gone 16-2-4 since Christmas

If I am reading right, all that matters is where you stand in the division. Top 5 teams in the Central make it, and Grand Rapids is 17 points ahead of 5th.

An absurd number of teams qualify, but nonetheless the Griffs have been good for a long time as you note.

[Fil Zaronek]

The Griffins are 17 points above the playoff cutline, per Bob Kaser last night.

The Yzerplan is working down in the AHL as well.

They are tied for 8th in their conference 2 points ahead of Bakersfield, the 9th place team who have a game in han d on the Griffs.
The Griffs were cellar dwellers but have gone 16-2-4 since Christmas

If I am reading right, all that matters is where you stand in the division. Top 5 teams in the Central make it, and Grand Rapids is 17 points ahead of 5th.

An absurd number of teams qualify, but nonetheless the Griffs have been good for a long time as you note.

I think it's the top 8 in the conference that make it to the playoffs like in the NHL but I may be wrong

[wings8]

6 teams from each division are getting into playoffs. It's hard not to get in.
1st and 2nd places in the division are skipping 1st playoffs round. Total of 3 rounds of divisional playoffs. The winners of Divisional finals are playing in Conference finals, and then - Calder Cup final.

[Pop Zeus]

Iowa Wild 2 at Grand Rapids Griffins 3 (OT) - Status: Final OT
Wednesday, February 28, 2024 - Van Andel Arena

Iowa 1 1 0 0 - 2
Grand Rapids 2 0 0 1 - 3

1st Period-1, Grand Rapids, Aston-Reese 9 (Shine, L’Esperance), 9:22. 2, Grand Rapids, Kasper 9 (Berggren, Viro), 9:50. 3, Iowa, Raska 3 (Budgell), 15:29. Penalties-Soderblom Gr (roughing), 18:24.

2nd Period-4, Iowa, Bankier 7 (Johansson), 15:45. Penalties-Tuomisto Gr (cross-checking), 16:43.

3rd Period- No Scoring.Penalties-Lambos Ia (delay of game), 8:02; Miller Ia (tripping), 13:27.

OT Period-5, Grand Rapids, Edvinsson 8 (Hirose, Tuomisto), 4:54. Penalties-Petan Ia (hooking), 2:47; Miller Ia (misconduct - abuse of officials), 4:54.

Shots on Goal-Iowa 12-14-2-0-28. Grand Rapids 13-8-12-5-38.
Power Play Opportunities-Iowa 0 / 2; Grand Rapids 0 / 3.
Goalies-Iowa, Wallstedt 15-14-2 (38 shots-35 saves). Grand Rapids, Cossa 13-7-5 (28 shots-26 saves).
A-5,252
Referees-Justin Kea (44), Jake Kamrass (3).
Linesmen-Brandon Grillo (79), Shawn Oliver (56)


Cossa over Wallstedt.