Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted January 3, 2009 Grand Rapids Griffins (20-8-4-3) @ Manchester Monarchs (16-14-0-5) @ Despite last night's loss the Grand Rapids Griffins are still top of the North Division. They are again on the road as they take on a surging Manchester team who have gained at least a point from their past 5 games. The Griffins will need offence from more than just the red hot line of Lemieux - McGrath - Pare, as they all contributed for the teams lone goal last night. Daniel Larsson was in net yesterday and he stopped 30 of 32 shots and was awarded the games 2nd star despite the loss. Jimmy Howard will be in net tonight and is coming off a shutout so he will be looking to extend his shutout streak. Manchester have a variety of offensive talents, including the very short but talented Justin Azevedo who has 8 points in 8 games in the AHL. Possible line-up: Leino - Abdelkader - Tardif Lemieux - McGrath - Pare Ritola - Emmerton - Haydar Oulahen - Helm - Downey Ericsson - Jozsa Galvin - Kindl Kolosov - Stafford Larsson Howard Team Leaders: Goals: Haydar (13), Ritola (11)Assists: Leino (19), Kindl (17)Points: Leino (28), Haydar, Helm (26)Penalty Minutes: Downey (60), Abdelkader (53)Notes: • Despite last night's loss, the Griffins have the fewest amount of regulation losses in the league with just 8. • Evan McGrath has 10 points from the past 10 games (4-6-10)TV/Radio: Internet stream: Pay-per-view AHL Live Radio: Grand Rapids Broadcast: Radio feedBox Score Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted January 4, 2009 Scoreless after 2 periods. Shots 23 apiece, Howard in net. Great to see Mursak back in the line-up tonight, and he has a team high 3 shots so far. Emmerton was scratched so Jan could play and I'm really hoping he can cement his spot in the side. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FinRedWing 172 Report post Posted January 4, 2009 Haydar scoring from Galvin & Ritola in the beginning of the 3rd. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted January 4, 2009 RITOLA!!!!!!! Scores with under a minute left in the 3rd to give the Griffins a 2-1 lead! That should be it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coyote0106 2 Report post Posted January 4, 2009 RITOLA!!!!!!! Scores with under a minute left in the 3rd to give the Griffins a 2-1 lead! That should be it! Sweet! That's a nice W after last night's loss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjradio 0 Report post Posted January 4, 2009 It's also a nice win after losing to them in November. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjradio 0 Report post Posted January 4, 2009 Manitoba lost in a shootout tonight, Griffins now lead the North by three points, the Moost still have a game in hand. GR is now third in the league. Hershey 51 points Milwaukee 50 points Grand Rapids 49 points Share this post Link to post Share on other sites