RedWingCraig 32 Report post Posted June 3, 2013 Paterson played on a garbage team this year. i would think he plays one more year in the O while Mrazek plays a full season in Grand Rapids next year and then moves up to the Wings the season after. I think only 1 of Pearce or McCollum is with us next year, I thought I read that Pearce's contract is up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted June 3, 2013 PSOE also develope at different ages. Some peak early late etc etc. But I hear a lot of people say Patterson will be better. But with that said if one because a star to one day replace Howard were going to be really good off. No matter which one it is. I don't know about that and I've been to many Spirit games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King Crane 289 Report post Posted June 3, 2013 I'm planning on making the trek from Detroit to Grand Rapids for game 6. Anyone here been to a Griffins game at Van Andel Arena? What should I expect? Interesting places to check out in GR? I'm so excited for my first Griffins game. Hopefully I get to see Danny skate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted June 3, 2013 (edited) I'm planning on making the trek from Detroit to Grand Rapids for game 6. Anyone here been to a Griffins game at Van Andel Arena? What should I expect? It's a different brand of hockey, for sure. Edited June 3, 2013 by Crymson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilmrt 636 Report post Posted June 3, 2013 I'm planning on making the trek from Detroit to Grand Rapids for game 6. Anyone here been to a Griffins game at Van Andel Arena? What should I expect? Interesting places to check out in GR? I'm so excited for my first Griffins game. Hopefully I get to see Danny skate. I always liked hanging out on Wealthy Street. It's been years though. Nice arena for an AHL team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brett 1,029 Report post Posted June 3, 2013 i wish i could be watching this, i cant find streams or anything 1 evilmrt reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilmrt 636 Report post Posted June 3, 2013 i wish i could be watching this, i cant find streams or anything Send me a PM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Wings Addict 787 Report post Posted June 3, 2013 I don't know about that and I've been to many Spirit games. Still think/hope that a Howard-Mrazek duo will be a future Jennings trophy winning tandem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DeGraa55 Report post Posted June 3, 2013 I'm planning on making the trek from Detroit to Grand Rapids for game 6. Anyone here been to a Griffins game at Van Andel Arena? What should I expect? Interesting places to check out in GR? I'm so excited for my first Griffins game. Hopefully I get to see Danny skate. Well management here is doing their best to kill hockey. Ten years ago the place was packed now they average 3k people....in the playoffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyukian-Deke 722 Report post Posted June 3, 2013 What's the series at now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DeGraa55 Report post Posted June 3, 2013 What's the series at now? 3-2 griffs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyukian-Deke 722 Report post Posted June 3, 2013 Remember back when we were discussing prospects during the Parise/Suter sweepstakes and people were saying how stacked Minnesota's farm system was....look at the talent we have in Grand Rapids. It's salivating!!! 1 evilmrt reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingCraig 32 Report post Posted June 3, 2013 I'm planning on making the trek from Detroit to Grand Rapids for game 6. Anyone here been to a Griffins game at Van Andel Arena? What should I expect? Interesting places to check out in GR? I'm so excited for my first Griffins game. Hopefully I get to see Danny skate. Use to go to at least a dozen a season since my old employer was a sponser,,,very awesome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Wings Addict 787 Report post Posted June 3, 2013 Well management here is doing their best to kill hockey. Ten years ago the place was packed now they average 3k people....in the playoffs. Interesting. How so? Arena management or Wings management? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DeGraa55 Report post Posted June 3, 2013 (edited) Interesting. How so? Arena management or Wings management?Arena management.The placed used to be packed. Maybe 75% full now....not so much. And its little things that ruined it for me. Idk what everyone else reason is. But music selection. At a hockey game I want stuff like acdc not Taylor swift. Banging on the glass is against their rules. Yelling things about the other team. The stadium announcer used to announce stuff like "such and such is back to even strength" after a penalty and the fans would then yell "and they still suck". So because of the fans chant they stopped announcing when the opposing team killed off penalties. And the list goes on.. . Edited June 3, 2013 by DeGraa55 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jollymania 162 Report post Posted June 3, 2013 I'm planning on making the trek from Detroit to Grand Rapids for game 6. Anyone here been to a Griffins game at Van Andel Arena? What should I expect? Interesting places to check out in GR? I'm so excited for my first Griffins game. Hopefully I get to see Danny skate. Go to a brewpub. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Johnz96 Report post Posted June 3, 2013 (edited) I don't know about that and I've been to many Spirit games. I've watched them a few times and every time I have the Spirit, were dominated and Patterson kept them in the game. He stole a game from the Greyhounds in which the Spirit had no business being in. He was great at the Team Canada camp. I watched an exhibition game that he started in and he looked great with a good team in front of him. Edited June 3, 2013 by Johnz96 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Johnz96 Report post Posted June 3, 2013 Looks like the 2 most covetted NCAA free-agents this year will be facing off against each other for the Calder Cup.Sustr has 5 assists 21 PIMS and is a +9 in 12 playoff games for the Crunch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted June 4, 2013 Arena management. The placed used to be packed. Maybe 75% full now....not so much. And its little things that ruined it for me. Idk what everyone else reason is. But music selection. At a hockey game I want stuff like acdc not Taylor swift. Banging on the glass is against their rules. Yelling things about the other team. The stadium announcer used to announce stuff like "such and such is back to even strength" after a penalty and the fans would then yell "and they still suck". So because of the fans chant they stopped announcing when the opposing team killed off penalties. And the list goes on.. . That's too bad. Afraid they are going to bweak there poor wittle hearts? I remember when they were announcing the opposing teams names the crowd would shout after every player's name "Who cares". I just get sick of the PC crap that goes on this world any more. 1 T.Low reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilmrt 636 Report post Posted June 4, 2013 That's too bad. Afraid they are going to bweak there poor wittle hearts? I remember when they were announcing the opposing teams names the crowd would shout after every player's name "Who cares". I just get sick of the PC crap that goes on this world any more. Pretty strange. Don't the Ilitches own the team as well? Seems like they would have a say on things like that. Probably not even on the radar... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted June 4, 2013 Pretty strange. Don't the Ilitches own the team as well? Seems like they would have a say on things like that. Probably not even on the radar... I don't believe they do but I may be wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingCraig 32 Report post Posted June 4, 2013 (edited) No they don't...believe they are owned by DeVos who owns Amway Edited June 4, 2013 by RedWingCraig Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilmrt 636 Report post Posted June 4, 2013 No they don't...believe they are owned by DeVos who owns Amway Yep, you're right. DeVos and Van Andel both co-own the team. My bad, I usually see the Griffins included in the "AHL teams owned by parent club" lists. Well, its owned by the sponsor of the parent club...close. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilmrt 636 Report post Posted June 4, 2013 By the way, and back on topic....the Wings officially assigned Dekeyser to the Griffins today. I'm assuming that means the Wings trainers signed off, and they're leaving the decision up to Blashill? The Detroit Red Wings on Monday assigned defenseman Danny DeKeyser to the Grand Rapids Griffins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nyquistfan14 489 Report post Posted June 4, 2013 Anyone know where I can watch the Griffs game tonight?? Please any help would be great 1 jollymania reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites