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They should have gone back to these, IMO.

I wonder if centcougar has been paying attention?

Ok, we gotta have a topic here for the Calder Cup Finals. Grand Rapids Griffins are taking on the Syracuse Crunch, who are the defending champions (Tampa's affiliate was Norfolk last year). They have only lost 4 total games the past 2 post season, only 1 so far this post season. I know we were kind of worried/looking forward to this, but with the big clubs. However this should be pretty exciting for Wings fans. Game 1 Sat., June 8 GRIFFINS at Crunch 7 p.m. Game 2 Sun., June 9 GRIFFINS at Crunch 6 p.m. Game 3 Wed., June 12 Crunch at GRIFFINS 7 p.m. Game 4 Fri., June 14 Crunch at GRIFFINS 7 p.m. *Game 5 Sat., June 15 Crunch at GRIFFINS 7 p.m. *Game 6 Tue., June 18 GRIFFINS at Crunch 7 p.m. *Game 7 Thu., June 20 GRIFFINS at Crunch 7 p.m. Watch for free http://theahl.com/watch-the-finals-for-free-on-ahl-live-p184148 For those that haven't seen it, this is the Playoff intro video the Griffins had at the beginning of the postseason.

GO, BRUINS!!!! I feel bad for Vokoun because he had a helluva game. HOWEVER. They got AROUND Orpuke for the winning goal, and that absolutely warms the cockles of me heart!!!

Pens lose!!!! :D:D

That was a fun game to watch. I hope I find some streams for the Finals too. I might have to try some AHL GDT's.

Next year I'll hate Boston...this year I like Boston. It's a weird sport.

These were better.

Pittsburgh is losing, and I'm smiling.

So far... Malkin - 0 goals, 0 points and is a -4 Crosby - 0 goals, 0 points and is a -3

*queue my one allotted sexist comment for the day* Are any of us surprised that most men value their balls over their brains?! *thus ends my rampant sexism for the day. I apologize.* Back on topic, I totally agree with the concept that an individual should be able to make their own dumbass decisions about how they want to impact their health (smoking, triple double baconator of death, willingness to take pucks to the dome)--given that that decision does not adversely affect others. These players are not only investments money-wise on someone else's insurance dime, but as others have pointed out they are an investment that a team makes to reasonably assume that a particular role is filled, frequently long term, on their team. Their coaches rely on them being there. Their teammates rely on them being there. And I, as a fan, rely on them being there and doing everything they can to ensure that my team stays competitive. If a player wants to have unprotected sex with a Thai hooker whilst drinking moonshine and inserting cockroaches into his ass, fine. Just don't flipping do it while you're signed to play for my team. So...uh...I guess I feel the same way about the visor issue. Signed to play for my team? Then wear a damn visor, wear a damn helmet, and no damn Thai hookers. *Mic drop*

Not a big deal, 73% of players voluntarily wear visors already. Before the "let the players do whatever they want" crowd chimes in, explain to me how this is any different than having legal/policy mandated safety gear by your employer depending on your line of work. One difference though... Hockey players are much more valuable. Well, most of them.

Those are terribad. Screams "AHL".

Excellent

Disgusting Pens homer commentary on CBC. Good lord. Blah blah blah thank Rask. HAve they been watching OT? Bruins absolutely dominated it. This team of stars scored 2 goals in 3 games. THAT is why they are down 3-0. Not because of a non call on Jagr.

Actually if you're looking for video highlights and more Griffins focused media including player/coach interviews go check out the Griffins Youtube Channel. FULL HIGHLIGHTS

Would be nice if NHL Networks picks up the Calder finals...to then have better feeds instead of the jumbotron view via ahllive. Dekeyser is said to start for game 1 of the finals.

Jurco!!!!!

I never noticed until this game, but apparently Journey is also played at Griffins games, and just like at Wings games they like to yell the "Detroit" in the opening verse. Only difference is that they've played the whole song at the Griffins game Barons lost a player but take the lead.

Awesome! Thanks so much for taking care of this. You rock!

we already lose our minds with discretionary calls, and you want to add another discretionary call for the ref? i'd rather they make puck over glass like an icing. defensive zone faceoff and no change of players

That crustache is just TOO. MUCH.

I saw this link on NHL.com today, I clicked it, then I remembered I didn't care. I don't think it can be much of a ripoff of Team Canada's jersey, it's not like they are very imaginative to begin with. Had I not known, I would have never guessed they changed anything.

Respectfully, I 100% disagree with your statement above. Are you saying leg strength, leg drive, push technique, abdominal/core strength, etc... don't have anything to do with speed?? Back strength is certainly a factor, but not THE 100% factor!

Anyone here know how DaKineMaui is doing? Not seen or heard from him in forever, very cool guy. In a matter of fact there's a lot of people from back in the day who never comes on here any more. Wonder what happened to everyone from the 07/08 time's.