Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted November 8, 2009 Grand Rapids Griffins (7-4-0-0) @ Lake Erie Monsters (6-7-0-0) 3:00 pm EST Tonight's Player in focus: Francis Pare (Absolutely no rhyme or reason behind this!) Pare put up an impressive 24 goals and 48 points in his rookie AHL season, enough to get him a contract with Detroit. His play to start this season however has been underwhelming with zero goals and 3 points in 9 games. He did look good against Chicago though picking up an assist. The Grand Rapids Griffins finally take to the road as they visit the Lake Erie Monsters. They will face Lake Erie again on the 11th back at home. Last years captain Darren Haydar is the Monsters main man as he leads their team in scoring with 4 goals and 10 points. The Griffins are on a six game winning streak while Lake Erie have dropped their past 2 games. The Griffins will be looking to improve on their 1-4 W/L record away from home. The Griffins have recorded 6 straight wins, all at home, and will be full of confidence heading into this evening's game. Cory Emmerton has been impressive of late and is on a 3 game point streak (2-2-4). Evan McGrath meanwhile has registered a point in 6 of the past 7 games as he stakes a claim to be called up by Detroit. Kris Newbury is also on a 4 game point streak. McCollum is expected to start tonight. Projected lines: Axelsson - McGrath - Tardif Ritola - Newbury - Mursak Vigilante - Emmerton - Pare Tatar - Rismiller - Williams Janik - Kindl Delmore - Pyett Ehrhardt - Kolosov (Piche) McCollum LarssonIndividual Leaders:Goals: Williams, Tardif (5), Mursak (4)Assists: Newbury (6), Janik, Nylander (5)Points: Newbury (9), Tardif, McGrath (7)PIM: Newbury (58), Crosty (32)Plus/Minus: Emmerton (+5), Tatar, Ehrhardt, Janik, Rissmiller (+3)Past 5 Games: 5-4 Win vs. Chicago (Nov 6 2009) Final 3-1 Win vs. Houston (Oct 30 2009) Final 2-0 Win vs. Houston (Oct 29 2009) Final 6-1 Win vs. Abbotsford (Oct 25 2009) Final 4-3 Win vs. Toronto (Oct 24 2009) Final SOTV/Radio: Internet stream: See drumnj's streamGrand Rapids Radio BroadcastAHL Scores Page Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drumnj 459 Report post Posted November 8, 2009 First game away from home in a while, they better keep this hot streak going. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_redwing 495 Report post Posted November 8, 2009 Jamie Tardif will stake his claim for NHL time tonight! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedatsyukian 7 Report post Posted November 8, 2009 First night in weeks I won't have to work when Gr is playing so hopefully there will be a stream. With a quick glance at the point totals it would appear that there isn't a single player making a big offensive impact which is disappointing considering the hopes for some due to hype or strong previous seasons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted November 8, 2009 Pretty passive PK right now as well as weak passes on the PP. Griffins down 0-2 as the Monsters score 2 on the PP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted November 8, 2009 Shots 15-6 in favor of the Griffins right now and somehow they're down 0-2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted November 8, 2009 Griffins looked a little tentative this afternoon. It's alright though. 0-2, they got 2 periods to work they're way back into the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted November 8, 2009 REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE-TO-LAAAAAAAHHHHH! Ritola scores. 1-2, Monsters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted November 8, 2009 EMMERTON!!!! Tie game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
under_par_00 45 Report post Posted November 8, 2009 Did anyone see that stat when the camera was on Ritola that said "He owns every My Little Pony ever made." Lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted November 8, 2009 Janik!!! Beautiful pass by REEEEEE-TO-LAH!!!!! 3-2, Griffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted November 8, 2009 (edited) Williams!!! Another great pass by Newbury! What a 2nd period. Edit: It wasn't Ritola. But he was parked in Holmstrom's spot. Good stuff. Edited November 8, 2009 by titanium2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted November 8, 2009 (edited) Did anyone see that stat when the camera was on Ritola that said "He owns every My Little Pony ever made." Lol. Does he really? Ever since I saw this picture it made me raise an eyebrow about him. To quote Seinfeld, "Not that there's anything wrong with that." Edited November 8, 2009 by titanium2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
r0bert8841 0 Report post Posted November 8, 2009 is anyone else having stream problems, it won't even let me use chat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunflower 0 Report post Posted November 8, 2009 I am having problems too...it was working but now it says it is off air Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
under_par_00 45 Report post Posted November 8, 2009 (edited) Does he really? Ever since I saw this picture it made me raise an eyebrow about him. To quote Seinfeld, "Not that there's anything wrong with that." LOL I doubt he does, I bet it was just some of the camera people messing around. It is in Lake Erie's barn. Edited November 8, 2009 by under_par_00 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
r0bert8841 0 Report post Posted November 8, 2009 ya i think it says im banned lol, and it won't let me use the chat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted November 8, 2009 Man... Kindl looks pretty average. The penalties are insane for this game. Seems like they're really experimenting with calls. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted November 8, 2009 LOL I doubt he does, I bet it was just some of the camera people messing around. It is in Lake Erie's barn. Yeah I didn't see that. I'm watching FSN Ohio. Although maybe they showed that while I was making lunch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
r0bert8841 0 Report post Posted November 8, 2009 wth is going on with the stream now ive been kicked, who is Skawt and why did he bann me? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted November 8, 2009 Ack! Monsters score. 4-3. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted November 8, 2009 Ugh... What the hell... Monsters score again. Tie game once again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted November 8, 2009 Yeah not a good game by McCollum. Went down too early on the last goal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted November 8, 2009 What in the hell!... Monsters score 4-5. Ridiculous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted November 8, 2009 Big clusters of penalties for both teams is the story of the 2nd so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites