2015-2016 Grand Rapids Griffins Roster
# | N | Player | A | Born | Birthplace | HT | WT | S | |
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GOALTENDERS | |||||||||
#31 | 33 | 1991 | Perth, ON, CAN | 6'6" | 220 | L | |||
#34 | Jeff Lerg (G)Loan | 38 | 1986 | Livonia, MI, USA | 5'6" | 163 | L | ||
#30 | 35 | 1989 | Amherst, NY, USA | 6'2" | 220 | L | |||
#36 | Pat Nagle (G)Loan | 37 | 1987 | Bloomfield Township, MI, USA | 6'2" | 170 | L | ||
#36 | 30 | 1994 | Mississauga, ON, CAN | 6'1" | 176 | L | |||
DEFENSEMEN | |||||||||
#49 | 34 | 1990 | Longueuil, QC, CAN | 6'1" | 187 | L | |||
#2 | 33 | 1991 | Macomb County, MI, USA | 5'10" | 176 | L | |||
#14 | 34 | 1990 | St. Paul, MN, USA | 6'1" | 205 | R | |||
#55 | 37 | 1987 | Sumperk, CZE | 6'3" | 198 | L | |||
#18 | 34 | 1990 | East Greenbush, NY, USA | 6'3" | 216 | L | |||
#3 | 32 | 1992 | Moskva, RUS | 6'2" | 205 | R | |||
#42 | 31 | 1993 | Praha, CZE | 6'4" | 262 | L | |||
#16 | 31 | 1993 | Bayonne, FRA | 6'0" | 196 | L | |||
#4 | 41 | 1983 | Humboldt, SK, CAN | 6'1" | 198 | L | |||
#20 | 30 | 1994 | Pickering, ON, CAN | 6'1" | 198 | L | |||
#5 | 31 | 1993 | Westmont, IL, USA | 6'0" | 190 | R | |||
#7 | 31 | 1993 | Mississauga, ON, CAN | 6'4" | 205 | R | |||
FORWARDS | |||||||||
#13 | 35 | 1989 | Munkedal, SWE | 6'2" | 198 | L | |||
#12 | 30 | 1994 | London, ON, CAN | 6'2" | 190 | L | |||
#22 | 33 | 1991 | Trois-Rivières, QC, CAN | 6'4" | 214 | L | |||
#39 | 29 | 1995 | Sudbury, ON, CAN | 6'2" | 201 | L | |||
#15 | 33 | 1991 | Whittier, CA, USA | 6'0" | 205 | R | |||
#45 | 33 | 1991 | Pickering, ON, CAN | 6'1" | 192 | R | |||
#11 | 46 | 1978 | Carbonear, NL, CAN | 6'1" | 205 | L | |||
#46 | 32 | 1992 | Southampton Township, NJ, USA | 5'9" | 179 | R | |||
#27 | 31 | 1993 | Pelhrimov, CZE | 6'1" | 209 | R | |||
#23 | 40 | 1984 | Neepawa, MB, CAN | 6'1" | 212 | L | |||
#32 | 36 | 1988 | Sylvania, OH, USA | 6'1" | 183 | R | |||
#10 | 46 | 1978 | Hope, BC, CAN | 6'1" | 194 | L | |||
#17 | A.J. Jenks (C/W)Loan | 34 | 1990 | Wolverine Lake, MI, USA | 6'2" | 205 | L | ||
#28 | 32 | 1992 | Kosice, SVK | 6'2" | 194 | L | |||
#8 | 30 | 1994 | Longueuil, QC, CAN | 6'5" | 234 | L | |||
#21 | 36 | 1988 | Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, USA | 5'9" | 170 | L | |||
#37 | 29 | 1995 | Barrie, ON, CAN | 6'1" | 201 | R | |||
#19 | 32 | 1992 | Pardubice, CZE | 6'2" | 205 | L | |||
#44 | 37 | 1987 | Brookfield, WI, USA | 6'4" | 220 | R | |||
#29 | 28 | 1996 | Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, RUS | 6'3" | 207 | L | |||
#26 | 35 | 1989 | Philadelphia, PA, USA | 6'4" | 227 | L | |||
#13 | 31 | 1993 | Nitra, SVK | 6'2" | 209 | L | |||
#9 | 35 | 1989 | Rochester, NY, USA | 5'8" | 183 | R |
2015-2016 Grand Rapids Griffins Staff
- Head CoachTodd Nelson
- Asst. CoachMike Knuble
- Asst. CoachBruce Ramsay
- Asst. CoachBen Simon
- Goaltending CoachJeff Salajko
- General ManagerRyan Martin
- Asst. Equipment ManagerAndrew Stegehuis
- CEODan DeVos
- ChairmanDavid Van Andel
- Dir. of BroadcastingBob Kaser
- Dir. of Public RelationsRandy Cleves
- Franchise OwnerDan DeVos
- Franchise OwnerDavid Van Andel
- Head Athletic TrainerJohn Bernal
- Head Equipment ManagerBrad Thompson
- PresidentTim Gortsema
2015-2016 Grand Rapids Griffins Captains
Grand Rapids Griffins Facts
- Plays in
- American Hockey League
- Team Colors
- Black + Red + Silver
- Town
- Grand Rapids, MI, USAMap
- Founded
- 1996
2015-2016 Grand Rapids Griffins Roster Facts
- Nationalities
- 16 players
- 15 players
- 4 players
- 2 players
- 2 players
- 1 player
- Experience
- Grand Rapids Griffins: 4 482 GP
- NHL: 2 333 GP
- WC: 45 GP
- OG: 4 GP
- SHL: 161 GP
- HockeyAllsvenskan: 37 GP
- KHL: 89 GP
- Czechia: 157 GP
- AHL: 6 817 GP
- DEL: 133 GP
- Affiliated Team(s)
- Detroit Red Wings (NHL)
- Toledo Walleye (ECHL)
Arena Information
- Arena Name
- Van Andel Arena
- Location
- Grand Rapids, MI, USA
- Capacity
- 10 834
- Construction Year
- 1996
Grand Rapids Griffins Games
date | home | visiting | score | league |
---|---|---|---|---|
01/03/2025 12:00 AM UTC | Cleveland Monsters | Grand Rapids Griffins | - | AHL |
12/31/2024 11:00 PM UTC | Grand Rapids Griffins | Cleveland Monsters | - | AHL |
12/29/2024 12:00 AM UTC | Cleveland Monsters | Grand Rapids Griffins | 1 - 5 | AHL |
12/22/2024 09:00 PM UTC | Grand Rapids Griffins | Texas Stars | 2 - 3 (OT 61:28) | AHL |
12/21/2024 12:00 AM UTC | Grand Rapids Griffins | Milwaukee Admirals | 1 - 6 | AHL |
Latest Transactions
12/02/2024
Up/Down
11/02/2024
confirmed
Joining fromPrince George Cougars
10/30/2024
loan
Joining fromToledo Walleye
10/28/2024
confirmed
10/07/2024
confirmed
Joining fromColumbus Blue Jackets
09/13/2024
confirmed
Leaving forEHC München
09/05/2024
confirmed
Leaving forToledo Walleye
08/20/2024
confirmed
Joining fromUniv. of Wisconsin
Grand Rapids Griffins History and Standings
season | league | GP | W | L | T | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | PTS | PPG | rank | postseason |
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2024-2025 | AHL | 30 | 18 | 9 | - | - | 3 | 89 | 78 | 39 | 1.3 | 1 | - |
2023-2024 | AHL | 72 | 37 | 23 | - | - | 12 | 208 | 202 | 86 | 1.19 | 2 | Division Final loss |
2022-2023 | AHL | 72 | 28 | 36 | - | - | 8 | 194 | 255 | 64 | 0.89 | 7 | Did not make playoffs |
2021-2022 | AHL | 76 | 33 | 35 | - | - | 8 | 209 | 240 | 74 | 0.97 | 7 | Did not make playoffs |
2020-2021 | AHL | 32 | 16 | 12 | - | - | 4 | 96 | 97 | 36 | 1.13 | 3 | No playoffs held |
2019-2020 | AHL | 63 | 29 | 27 | - | - | 7 | 177 | 193 | 65 | 1.03 | 3 | Playoffs Cancelled |
2018-2019 | AHL | 76 | 38 | 27 | - | - | 11 | 217 | 222 | 87 | 1.14 | 4 | Conference QF loss |
2017-2018 | AHL | 76 | 42 | 25 | - | - | 9 | 237 | 210 | 93 | 1.22 | 2 | Conference QF loss |
2016-2017 | AHL | 76 | 47 | 23 | - | - | 6 | 251 | 190 | 100 | 1.32 | 2 | Champion |
2015-2016 | AHL | 76 | 44 | 30 | - | - | 2 | 238 | 195 | 90 | 1.18 | 4 | Conference SF loss |
2014-2015 | AHL | 76 | 35 | 22 | - | 11 | 8 | 249 | 185 | 100 | 1.32 | 1 | Conference Final loss |
2013-2014 | AHL | 76 | 46 | 23 | - | - | 7 | 238 | 187 | 99 | 1.3 | 2 | Conference SF loss |
2012-2013 | AHL | 76 | 32 | 26 | - | 10 | 8 | 234 | 205 | 92 | 1.21 | 1 | Champion |
2011-2012 | AHL | 76 | 25 | 32 | - | 8 | 11 | 245 | 249 | 77 | 1.01 | 4 | Did not make playoffs |
2010-2011 | AHL | 80 | 36 | 34 | - | 2 | 8 | 227 | 254 | 82 | 1.03 | 6 | Did not make playoffs |
2009-2010 | AHL | 80 | 29 | 39 | - | 5 | 7 | 244 | 265 | 75 | 0.94 | 7 | Did not make playoffs |
2008-2009 | AHL | 80 | 35 | 25 | - | 8 | 12 | 255 | 226 | 98 | 1.23 | 3 | Division Final loss |
2007-2008 | AHL | 80 | 25 | 41 | - | 6 | 8 | 210 | 245 | 70 | 0.88 | 5 | Did not make playoffs |
2006-2007 | AHL | 80 | 28 | 32 | - | 9 | 11 | 226 | 244 | 85 | 1.06 | 4 | Conference QF loss |
2005-2006 | AHL | 80 | 43 | 20 | - | 12 | 5 | 323 | 247 | 115 | 1.44 | 1 | Conference Final loss |
2004-2005 | AHL | 80 | 41 | 35 | 8 | - | 4 | 200 | 200 | 86 | 1.08 | 5 | Did not make playoffs |
2003-2004 | AHL | 80 | 44 | 28 | 8 | - | 0 | 195 | 166 | 96 | 1.2 | 2 | Conference QF loss |
2002-2003 | AHL | 80 | 48 | 22 | 11 | - | 2 | 240 | 177 | 106 | 1.33 | 1 | Conference Final loss |
2001-2002 | AHL | 80 | 42 | 27 | 11 | - | 0 | 217 | 178 | 95 | 1.19 | 1 | Conference QF loss |
2000-2001 | IHL | 82 | 53 | 22 | - | - | 7 | 279 | 196 | 113 | 1.38 | 1 | Semifinal loss |
1999-2000 | IHL | 82 | 51 | 22 | - | - | 9 | 254 | 200 | 111 | 1.35 | 1 | Final loss |
1998-1999 | IHL | 82 | 34 | 40 | - | - | 8 | 256 | 281 | 76 | 0.93 | 7 | Did not make playoffs |
1997-1998 | IHL | 82 | 38 | 31 | - | - | 13 | 225 | 242 | 89 | 1.09 | 5 | Conference QF loss |
1996-1997 | IHL | 82 | 40 | 30 | - | - | 12 | 244 | 246 | 92 | 1.12 | 6 | Conference QF loss |
Grand Rapids Griffins Retired Numbers
Grand Rapids Griffins Stars And Cult Players
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Where Are They Now?
Played in the team during season
Regular Season
Nationalities Throughout History
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