Prospect Info: Grand Rapids Griffins 2018-19

[GrGriffins]

lmao, Sulak just scored from Zadina, but Zadina raised his arms before Sulak even took the shot.

When Zadina passed the puck to Sulak, the Stars players were all on the sides (2 players on near boards and 2 on the far boards) to where Sulak just walked right in and picked his spot for the goal. He could not miss from where he shot. Easy goal for him.

 

[GrGriffins]

I have feeling that zadina will suck today.

He is still on a roll. Now he got his call-up to Detroit after the game tonight. 7 game scoring steak and +7 in that stretch. Everyone on this board should be jumping for joy of Zadina's call up.

 

[GrGriffins]

Rybar in goal again tonight for Griffins. Ford (extra vet) & Lashoff (extra vet/day to day injury) out. Frk back in for Griffins.

 

[GrGriffins]

Grand Rapids Griffins 2 at Chicago Wolves 3 - Status: Final
Saturday, February 23, 2019 - Allstate Arena

Grand Rapids 1 1 0 - 2
Chicago 1 1 1 - 3

1st Period-1, Chicago, McKenzie 11 (Carr, Brannstrom), 4:47 (PP). 2, Grand Rapids, Puempel 20 (Camper, Megan), 12:48.

Penalties-McIlrath Gr (cross-checking), 3:45; McIlrath Gr (fighting), 6:13; Gallant Chi (fighting), 6:13; Coghlan Chi (delay of game), 10:44; Whitecloud Chi (tripping), 13:27; Saarijarvi Gr (cross-checking), 18:17.

2nd Period-3, Chicago, Macek 22 (Carr, Quinney), 4:36. 4, Grand Rapids, Megan 14 (Hicketts, McIlrath), 14:25.

Penalties-Cholowski Gr (hooking), 7:23; Smith Gr (holding), 12:04.

3rd Period-5, Chicago, Kolesar 10 (McKenzie, Tynan), 3:35.

Penalties-No Penalties

Shots on Goal-Grand Rapids 7-8-11-26. Chicago 5-14-4-23.

Power Play Opportunities-Grand Rapids 0 / 2; Chicago 1 / 4.

Goalies-Grand Rapids, Rybar 13-8-5 (23 shots-20 saves). Chicago, Lagace 13-7-3 (26 shots-24 saves).

A-10,620

Referees-Terry Koharski (10), Jarrod Ragusin (2).
Linesmen-Brent Tubbs (88), Bevan Mills (53).

 

[GrGriffins]

Grand Rapids Griffins 4 at Rockford IceHogs 5 (OT) - Status: Final OT
Friday, March 1, 2019 - BMO Harris Bank Center

Grand Rapids 0 2 2 0 - 4
Rockford 3 0 1 1 - 5

1st Period-1, Rockford, Schroeder 16 (Jokiharju, Johnson), 9:07 (PP). 2, Rockford, Watson 1 (Carlsson, Tuulola), 13:30. 3, Rockford, Gilbert 2 (Johnson, Jokiharju), 19:58.

Penalties-Camper Gr (hooking), 8:19; Johnson Rfd (tripping), 14:55.

2nd Period-4, Grand Rapids, Elson 14 (Turgeon), 3:21. 5, Grand Rapids, Megan 15 (Frk, Holmstrom), 14:05.

Penalties-Elson Gr (delay of game), 14:17; Campbell Rfd (delay of game), 17:04.

3rd Period-6, Grand Rapids, Puempel 21 (Hicketts, Camper), 1:00 (PP). 7, Rockford, Schroeder 17 (Louis), 13:40. 8, Grand Rapids, Puempel 22 (Cholowski, Lashoff), 17:49.

Penalties-Watson Rfd (hooking), 0:34.

OT Period-9, Rockford, Holland 22 (Schroeder, Carlsson), 4:24.

Penalties-No Penalties

Shots on Goal-Grand Rapids 7-12-7-2-28. Rockford 15-11-9-4-39.

Power Play Opportunities-Grand Rapids 1 / 3; Rockford 1 / 2.

Goalies-Grand Rapids, Sateri 18-9-4 (39 shots-34 saves). Rockford, Delia 8-6-4 (28 shots-24 saves).

A-4,683

Referees-Jarrod Ragusin (2), Lucas Martin (1).
Linesmen-Mike Anderson (39), Mike Daltrey (27).

 

[IcedJuicebox]

I want Jokiharju in a wings Jersey.

 

[GrGriffins]

Rybar in goal for Griffins tonight vs Texas Stars. Ford and McIlrath sitting out (vets) tonight.

 

[HomersWorld]

Ehn makes it 4-2 late. I like that kid.

Terry with a big night which is nice to see.

 

[Konnan511]

Ehn makes it 4-2 late. I like that kid.

Terry with a big night which is nice to see.

5 points! Holy wow!

 

[GrGriffins]

Texas Stars 2 at Grand Rapids Griffins 5 - Status: Final
Wednesday, March 6, 2019 - Van Andel Arena

Texas 1 1 0 - 2
Grand Rapids 1 1 3 - 5

1st Period-1, Grand Rapids, Terry 25 (Megan, Puempel), 12:54 (PP). 2, Texas, Dowling 13 (Mersch, Hansson), 19:01.

Penalties-Chelios Gr (tripping), 1:57; Hanley Tex (slashing), 7:59; Markison Tex (tripping), 11:11; Condra Tex (tripping), 11:19.

2nd Period-3, Texas, Mersch 18 (Heatherington, Condra), 3:41. 4, Grand Rapids, Frk 2 (Terry, Cholowski), 8:54 (PP).

Penalties-Condra Tex (interference), 0:20; Elson Gr (cross-checking), 0:26; Hargrove Tex (delay of game), 8:18; Mascherin Tex (tripping), 9:24; Smith Gr (slashing), 12:40.

3rd Period-5, Grand Rapids, Camper 13 (Terry), 5:00. 6, Grand Rapids, Ehn 2 (Terry, Hicketts), 17:36. 7, Grand Rapids, Terry 26 (Megan), 19:40 (EN).

Penalties-Frk Gr (tripping), 2:28; Ehn Gr (holding), 7:40; Smith Gr (hooking), 11:04.

Shots on Goal-Texas 12-9-9-30. Grand Rapids 9-6-9-24.

Power Play Opportunities-Texas 0 / 6; Grand Rapids 2 / 6.

Goalies-Texas, Desrosiers 6-10-1 (23 shots-19 saves). Grand Rapids, Rybar 14-8-5 (30 shots-28 saves).

A-7,980

Referees-Kenny Anderson (66), Jake Rekucki (84).
Linesmen-Nicholas Bet (86), Pat Richardson (67).

 

[Kingpin794]

I know this is going to sound weird given he has 5 assists and is +6 in 7 games, but I don't think Cholowski's had a game yet where I've thought to myself, "what is he doing down here? Get him up to the Wings." I definitely had that moment with recent prospects like Mantha/Bert in 16/17, and Hronek this year. Idk. Something about his decision making just seems a bit off. Even with people screaming for the youth movement, it's probably better that he's down in GR right now until he takes that next step.

 

[Realgud]

I know this is going to sound weird given he has 5 assists and is +6 in 7 games, but I don't think Cholowski's had a game yet where I've thought to myself, "what is he doing down here? Get him up to the Wings." I definitely had that moment with recent prospects like Mantha/Bert in 16/17, and Hronek this year. Idk. Something about his decision making just seems a bit off. Even with people screaming for the youth movement, it's probably better that he's down in GR right now until he takes that next step.

He's a trainwreck defensively, he definitely belongs in GR. His offensive game is NHL level though.

 

[NickH8]

He's a trainwreck defensively, he definitely belongs in GR. His offensive game is NHL level though.

Idk about his offense being NHL level, he just kind of stopped producing. I still like him as a future player but maybe he's not as far in his development as we hoped at the beginning of the year. Hronek however has been solid at both ends of the ice at the NHL level and has consistently produced.

 

[Realgud]

Idk about his offense being NHL level, he just kind of stopped producing. I still like him as a future player but maybe he's not as far in his development as we hoped at the beginning of the year. Hronek however has been solid at both ends of the ice at the NHL level and has consistently produced.

Hmm you might be right but I still think it is NHL level but he certainly had some of his confidence shattered since he was benched multiple times and I am sure that affected him. Or Blashill wanted him to focus on defense instead of offense. I dunno.

Let's just say he wasn't a realgud pro.

 

[newfy]

Idk about his offense being NHL level, he just kind of stopped producing. I still like him as a future player but maybe he's not as far in his development as we hoped at the beginning of the year. Hronek however has been solid at both ends of the ice at the NHL level and has consistently produced.

His offense dried up when the defense got healthy. He went from playing 20 mins a night and some PP time to not playing much. I'm not worried about his offensive game but his defensive game needs to improve for sure

 

[TCNorthstars]

Hmm you might be right but I still think it is NHL level but he certainly had some of his confidence shattered since he was benched multiple times and I am sure that affected him. Or Blashill wanted him to focus on defense instead of offense. I dunno.

Let's just say he wasn't a realgud pro.

If a few benchings shatter his confidence and affects him negatively, he isn't going to succeed in the NHL.

 

[GrGriffins]

I know this is going to sound weird given he has 5 assists and is +6 in 7 games, but I don't think Cholowski's had a game yet where I've thought to myself, "what is he doing down here? Get him up to the Wings." I definitely had that moment with recent prospects like Mantha/Bert in 16/17, and Hronek this year. Idk. Something about his decision making just seems a bit off. Even with people screaming for the youth movement, it's probably better that he's down in GR right now until he takes that next step.

He was a -2 last night. Lashoff looks faster on the defensive end then Cholowski does. Cholo takes his sweet time deciding what to do when he has the puck in his own zone and the Stars forwards pounced on him time and time last night. That is why he is in GR and not in Detroit. Also having a hard time lately keeping the puck in the opponent's blue line offensively. He has to work that out of his system in order to make it to the NHL for next season. Maybe someone has to take a run at him hard to get him fired up and maybe wake him up out there.

 

[NickH8]

He was a -2 last night. Lashoff looks faster on the defensive end then Cholowski does. Cholo takes his sweet time deciding what to do when he has the puck in his own zone and the Stars forwards pounced on him time and time last night. That is why he is in GR and not in Detroit. Also having a hard time lately keeping the puck in the opponent's blue line offensively. He has to work that out of his system in order to make it to the NHL for next season. Maybe someone has to take a run at him hard to get him fired up and maybe wake him up out there.

That's something I noticed too. He takes way too long to make decisions. There's a balance between being Lidstrom like and creating time and space and just not making the decision in time.

 

[GrGriffins]

Sateri in goal for GR tonight in a battle for first in the Central Division as the Iowa Wild comes to Van Andel Arena. Ford and Megan are the 2 vets scratched tonight.

 

[lhsgolf19]

Griffs up 2-1 after 1

Givani is playing well lately which is great to see

Frk also scored 15 seconds into the game

 

[Henkka]

Griffs up 2-1 after 1

Givani is playing well lately which is great to see

I hope he is sent to Dan Cleary hockey school...

what a product Bertuzzi came... I want Givani be the same.

 

[GrGriffins]

Iowa Wild 4 (OT) at Grand Rapids Griffins 3 - Status: Final OT
Friday, March 8, 2019 - Van Andel Arena

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

1st Period-1, Grand Rapids, Frk 3 (Puempel, Lashoff), 0:17. 2, Grand Rapids, Smith 5 (Shine, McIlrath), 7:19. 3, Iowa, McLain 9 (Anas), 18:44.

Penalties-Rau Ia (hooking), 4:43; served by Frk Gr (bench minor - too many men), 9:40; McIlrath Gr (tripping), 15:54.

2nd Period-4, Iowa, Bitten 6 (O'Reilly, Sokolov), 7:45.

Penalties-Warner Ia (interference), 2:15; Hulak Gr (interference), 4:11; Mayhew Ia (fighting), 7:32; Puempel Gr (fighting), 7:32; Frk Gr (slashing), 14:55; Warner Ia (roughing, fighting), 17:16; McIlrath Gr (fighting), 17:16; Campbell Gr (hooking), 17:45; Belpedio Ia (holding), 19:02; Bartkowski Ia (cross-checking), 19:57; Frk Gr (roughing), 19:57.

3rd Period-5, Iowa, O'Reilly 12 (Mayhew), 12:35. 6, Grand Rapids, Holmstrom 11 (Puempel, McIlrath), 13:26.

Penalties-Shaw Ia (cross-checking), 16:16; Elson Gr (hooking), 17:22.

OT Period-7, Iowa, Bartkowski 3 (O'Reilly), 4:08.

Penalties-served by Anas Ia (bench minor - too many men), 0:32.

Shots on Goal-Iowa 10-4-6-1-21. Grand Rapids 9-10-12-6-37.

Power Play Opportunities-Iowa 0 / 6; Grand Rapids 0 / 6.

Goalies-Iowa, Hammond 14-7-1 (37 shots-34 saves). Grand Rapids, Sateri 18-9-5 (21 shots-17 saves).

A-9,186

Referees-Kenny Anderson (66), Michael Markovic (47).
Linesmen-Bob Marcis (65), Jesse Pletsch (51).

 

[Konnan511]

Guess I'm a Givani fan now.

 

[GrGriffins]

Grand Rapids Griffins 4 at Milwaukee Admirals 0 - Status: Final
Saturday, March 9, 2019 - UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena

Grand Rapids 2 0 2 - 4
Milwaukee 0 0 0 - 0

1st Period-1, Grand Rapids, Ford 9 (Terry, Hicketts), 7:35. 2, Grand Rapids, Shine 5 (Smith, Chelios), 7:52.

Penalties-McIlrath Gr (fighting), 5:34; Di Giuseppe Mil (roughing), 5:34; Siemens Mil (fighting), 5:34; Megan Gr (cross-checking), 9:32; Allard Mil (hooking), 13:28; Pope Gr (roughing), 16:44.

2nd Period- No Scoring.

Penalties-Ross Mil (tripping), 15:22; Clark Mil (slashing), 18:50.

3rd Period-3, Grand Rapids, Terry 27 (Megan), 15:13. 4, Grand Rapids, Frk 4 (Elson, Ford), 16:27.

Penalties-Smith Gr (slashing), 17:50; Smith Gr (fighting, game misconduct - fighting other than during periods of game), 20:00; Kirkland Mil (fighting, game misconduct - fighting other than during periods of game), 20:00; Ross Mil (misconduct), 20:00.

Shots on Goal-Grand Rapids 14-15-7-36. Milwaukee 11-8-11-30.

Power Play Opportunities-Grand Rapids 0 / 4; Milwaukee 0 / 3.

Goalies-Grand Rapids, Rybar 15-8-5 (30 shots-30 saves). Milwaukee, Grosenick 16-14-4 (36 shots-32 saves).

A-5,933

Referees-Shaun Davis (31), Tim Mayer (19).
Linesmen-Mike Daltrey (27), Jonathan Sladek (53).

 

[GrGriffins]

Rybar in goal for GR tonight. Lashoff & Megan (vet scratches), Holmstorm (day to day injury), Zadina (practiced with Griffins this morning, but will play tomorrow in Milwaukee) all not playing tonight. Marcus Crawford (D) called up from Toledo earlier today.