11/28 GDT: Chicago Wolves 2 @ Grand Rapids Griffins 3

[Aussie_Wing 354]

Chicago Wolves (12-5-1-1) @ Grand Rapids Griffins (9-5-2-3)

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The West Division leading Chicago Wolves are in town to take on the Griffins in what looms as a very entertaining encounter. The Wolves have one of the best defences in the league and have conceded a mere 42 goals whereas the Griffins have given up 60, from the same amount of games. Less than a week ago the Wolves comprehensively beat the Griffins 6-3 so this looms as a big test. The Wolves have former Griffin and Red Wing Jamie Rivers on the blueline.

The Griffins are coming off a SO loss which was already their 3rd SO defeat of the season. Jimmy Howard was in net so it is likely Daniel Larsson will get the start tonight. Darren Helm will most likely be in action for the Red Wings which means enforced Darren McCarty will play for Grand Rapids.

Probable line-up:

Leino - Hayder - Emmerton
Ritola - Abdelkader - Pare
Tardif - McGrath - McCarty
Downey - Gagnon - Oulahen

Ericsson - Pyett
Kindl - Galvin
Stafford - Jozsa

Larsson
Howard

Team Leaders:

Goals: Hayder (9) Abdelkader Wilson (8)
Assists: Leino (16), Helm (13)
Points: Leino (20), Helm (18)
Penalty Minutes: Wilson (37), Abdelkader (31)

Notes:

• Cory Emmerton is still searching for his first goal but has 6 assists in 6 games.
• Leino is scoreless in 13 games, Abdelkader in 6.

[sjradio 0]

This is a must game for Grand Rapids,

After the poor performance in Chicago last weekend they really need to get a lead and hold on to it.

Chicago scored 2 power play goals last week, the Wolves have the worst power play in the league. Not good for GR.

[Aussie_Wing 354]

Is Helm in Detroit or is he playing in Grand Rapids? I'd feel much more confident with him in the line-up tonight.

[uk_redwing 495]

Downey and Tardif both had a fight tonight 2 seconds apart.

God bless them, hopes theres some footage!

[uk_redwing 495]

The guy Downey fought is 6"4 240lbs...GO ON DOWNS!! SHOW SIZE DOESNT MATTER!!

[pinkprincess027 0]

The guy Downey fought is 6"4 240lbs...GO ON DOWNS!! SHOW SIZE DOESNT MATTER!!

Does anyone know how this fight turned out?

[Coyote0106 2]

Does anyone know how this fight turned out?

Not good. It started with alot of posturing, Downey went in, and scared the crap out of Hoffman. Once they started hugging, and fighting for position (and threw a couple punches), Hoffman got Downey's jersey up over his head, and the refs stepped in before it got real ugly. Downey had a bloody nose from it, definitely not a good show.

Tardiff got jumped, and almost looked like he was in "protection" mode. His jersey also got pulled up over his head, and the refs let that one go longer.

The team had a really good game, definitely one of the better ones all year. I dont know how the first CHI goal was scored, but the second wasn't a lapse by anybody, just a good goal. Both teams played hard, and it was just a great game. Everybody just played really well.

[Aussie_Wing 354]

Not good. It started with alot of posturing, Downey went in, and scared the crap out of Hoffman. Once they started hugging, and fighting for position (and threw a couple punches), Hoffman got Downey's jersey up over his head, and the refs stepped in before it got real ugly. Downey had a bloody nose from it, definitely not a good show.

Tardiff got jumped, and almost looked like he was in "protection" mode. His jersey also got pulled up over his head, and the refs let that one go longer.

The team had a really good game, definitely one of the better ones all year. I dont know how the first CHI goal was scored, but the second wasn't a lapse by anybody, just a good goal. Both teams played hard, and it was just a great game. Everybody just played really well.

Very good win by the Griffins! Hopefully that gives them some confidence.

Great to see Kindl with a goal and assist, and Emmerton continues his fine form with a pair of helpers. Hopefully Mursak stays in the line-up too.

[Coyote0106 2]

Very good win by the Griffins! Hopefully that gives them some confidence.

Great to see Kindl with a goal and assist, and Emmerton continues his fine form with a pair of helpers. Hopefully Mursak stays in the line-up too.

Every time Mursak is on the ice, I'm impressed by his speed. He really is THAT quick.