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2016-2017 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 | |||
#35 | 36 | 1988 | St. Louis, MO, USA | 6'4" | 196 | L | |||
#33 | 40 | 1984 | Ogdensburg, NY, USA | 6'1" | 218 | L | |||
#40 | 34 | 1990 | Toronto, ON, CAN | 6'3" | 218 | L | |||
DEFENSEMEN | |||||||||
#44 | 34 | 1990 | Chicago, IL, USA | 6'1" | 209 | L | |||
#17 | 31 | 1993 | Coto de Caza, CA, USA | 5'11" | 190 | R | |||
#3 | 26 | 1998 | Langley, BC, CAN | 6'2" | 209 | L | |||
#2 | 28 | 1996 | Kamloops, BC, CAN | 5'8" | 176 | L | |||
#13 | 27 | 1997 | Hradec Kralove, CZE | 6'0" | 187 | R | |||
#14 | 34 | 1990 | St. Paul, MN, USA | 6'1" | 205 | R | |||
#18 | 34 | 1990 | East Greenbush, NY, USA | 6'3" | 216 | L | |||
#25 | 30 | 1994 | Toronto, ON, CAN | 6'3" | 198 | R | |||
#52 | 32 | 1992 | Winnipeg, MB, CAN | 6'5" | 231 | R | |||
#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 | |||
FORWARDS | |||||||||
#22 | 33 | 1991 | Trois-Rivières, QC, CAN | 6'4" | 214 | L | |||
#39 | 29 | 1995 | Sudbury, ON, CAN | 6'2" | 201 | L | |||
#21 | 32 | 1992 | Kanata, ON, CAN | 6'0" | 183 | 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 | |||
#51 | 32 | 1992 | Southampton Township, NJ, USA | 5'9" | 179 | R | |||
#55 | 40 | 1984 | Los Angeles, CA, USA | 6'1" | 207 | R | |||
#27 | 31 | 1993 | Pelhrimov, CZE | 6'1" | 209 | R | |||
#9 | 28 | 1996 | Arvidsjaur, SWE | 6'1" | 212 | L | |||
#13 | 32 | 1992 | Kosice, SVK | 6'2" | 194 | L | |||
#28 | 34 | 1990 | Oakville, ON, CAN | 5'9" | 172 | L | |||
#8 | 30 | 1994 | Longueuil, QC, CAN | 6'5" | 234 | L | |||
#32 | 40 | 1984 | Dover, NJ, USA | 6'2" | 183 | L | |||
#37 | 29 | 1995 | Barrie, ON, CAN | 6'1" | 201 | R | |||
#19 | 32 | 1992 | Pardubice, CZE | 6'2" | 205 | L | |||
#29 | 28 | 1996 | Brampton, ON, CAN | 6'1" | 205 | L | |||
#42 | 31 | 1993 | Pinckney, MI, USA | 5'11" | 181 | R | |||
#43 | 26 | 1998 | Toronto, ON, CAN | 6'2" | 214 | L | |||
#6 | Tylor Spink (C)Loan | 32 | 1992 | Williamstown, ON, CAN | 5'10" | 185 | R | ||
#10 | 37 | 1987 | Coquitlam, BC, CAN | 6'0" | 196 | L | |||
#77 | 28 | 1996 | Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, RUS | 6'3" | 207 | L | |||
#26 | 35 | 1989 | Philadelphia, PA, USA | 6'4" | 227 | L | |||
#23 | 28 | 1996 | Pointe-Claire, QC, CAN | 6'2" | 203 | L |
2016-2017 Grand Rapids Griffins Staff
- Head CoachTodd Nelson
- Asst. CoachMike Knuble
- Asst. CoachBruce Ramsay
- Asst. CoachBen Simon
- 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
- Goaltending Development CoachBrian Mahoney-Wilson
- Head Athletic TrainerJohn Bernal
- Head Equipment ManagerBrad Thompson
- PresidentTim Gortsema
2016-2017 Grand Rapids Griffins Captains
2016-2017 Grand Rapids Griffins Demographics
Nationality
Grand Rapids Griffins Facts
- Plays in
- American Hockey League
- Team Colors
- Black + Red + Silver
- Town
- Grand Rapids, MI, USAMap
- Founded
- 1996
2016-2017 Grand Rapids Griffins Roster Facts
- Nationalities
- 20 players
- 14 players
- 3 players
- 1 player
- 1 player
- 1 player
- Experience
- 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 |
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01/16/2025 12:00 AM UTC | Grand Rapids Griffins | Chicago Wolves | - | AHL |
01/12/2025 12:00 AM UTC | Grand Rapids Griffins | Manitoba Moose | - | AHL |
01/11/2025 12:00 AM UTC | Grand Rapids Griffins | Manitoba Moose | 2 - 3 | AHL |
01/05/2025 12:00 AM UTC | Milwaukee Admirals | Grand Rapids Griffins | 2 - 1 | AHL |
01/03/2025 12:00 AM UTC | Cleveland Monsters | Grand Rapids Griffins | 0 - 1 (SO) | AHL |
Latest Transactions
Date | Status | Player | Team | Source | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
12/31/2024 | confirmed | leaving | Detroit Red Wings | ||
12/02/2024 | Up/Down | leaving | Detroit Red Wings | ||
11/02/2024 | confirmed | joining | Prince George Cougars | ||
10/30/2024 | loan | joining | Toledo Walleye | ||
10/28/2024 | confirmed | leaving | Belleville Senators | ||
10/07/2024 | confirmed | joining | Columbus Blue Jackets | ||
09/13/2024 | confirmed | leaving | EHC München | ||
09/05/2024 | confirmed | leaving | Toledo Walleye |
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 | 34 | 20 | 11 | - | - | 3 | 98 | 84 | 43 | 1.26 | 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
# | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | Emmitt Finnie (F) | 2024-2025 | Kamloops Blazers | WHL | 35 | 22 | 34 | 56 | 14 |
2. | Patrick Curry (F) | 2024-2025 | KalPa | Liiga | 39 | 18 | 22 | 40 | 56 |
3. | Randy Gazzola (D) | 2024-2025 | Asiago | ICEHL | 30 | 7 | 31 | 38 | 6 |
4. | Nolan Stevens (F) | 2024-2025 | Södertälje SK | HockeyAllsvenskan | 31 | 15 | 22 | 37 | 41 |
5. | Austin Czarnik (F) | 2024-2025 | SC Bern | NL | 33 | 12 | 25 | 37 | 31 |
6. | Dylan Larkin (F) | 2024-2025 | Detroit Red Wings | NHL | 41 | 17 | 18 | 35 | 26 |
7. | Tyler Spezia (F) | 2024-2025 | Toledo Walleye | ECHL | 34 | 16 | 19 | 35 | 20 |
8. | Alexis D'Aoust (F) | 2024-2025 | Manchester Storm | EIHL | 25 | 13 | 19 | 32 | 14 |
9. | Taro Hirose (F) | 2024-2025 | EHC München | DEL | 35 | 10 | 21 | 31 | 10 |
10. | Jan Mursak (F) | 2024-2025 | EC-KAC | ICEHL | 26 | 12 | 18 | 30 | 6 |
Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season
Season | Roster | Avg Height | Avg Weight | Avg Age |
---|---|---|---|---|
2024-2025 | View Roster | 6'2" | 196 lbs | 25.13 |
2023-2024 | View Roster | 6'2" | 196 lbs | 24.53 |
2022-2023 | View Roster | 6'1" | 196 lbs | 25.24 |
2021-2022 | View Roster | 6'0" | 192 lbs | 25.59 |
2020-2021 | View Roster | 6'0" | 192 lbs | 24.33 |
Regular Season
Franchise All-Time Points
# | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | Michel Picard (F) | 364 | 158 | 222 | 380 |
2. | Travis Richards (D) | 655 | 56 | 182 | 238 |
3. | Francis Paré (F) | 363 | 102 | 135 | 237 |
4. | Kip Miller (F) | 203 | 75 | 133 | 208 |
5. | Derek King (F) | 264 | 73 | 130 | 203 |
Franchise All-Time Goals
# | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | Michel Picard (F) | 364 | 158 | 222 | 380 |
2. | Francis Paré (F) | 363 | 102 | 135 | 237 |
3. | Mitch Callahan (F) | 365 | 94 | 92 | 186 |
4. | Tomas Tatar (F) | 265 | 87 | 109 | 196 |
5. | Eric Tangradi (F) | 221 | 85 | 92 | 177 |
Franchise All-Time Assists
# | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | Michel Picard (F) | 364 | 158 | 222 | 380 |
2. | Travis Richards (D) | 655 | 56 | 182 | 238 |
3. | Taro Hirose (F) | 248 | 50 | 151 | 201 |
4. | Francis Paré (F) | 363 | 102 | 135 | 237 |
5. | Kip Miller (F) | 203 | 75 | 133 | 208 |
Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
# | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | Darryl Bootland (F) | 293 | 72 | 140 | 1164 |
2. | Bruce Ramsay (F) | 175 | 9 | 23 | 781 |
3. | Matt Ruchty (F) | 140 | 23 | 57 | 682 |
4. | Chris Neil (F) | 129 | 24 | 55 | 655 |
5. | Greg Amadio (D) | 202 | 2 | 14 | 574 |
Franchise All-Time Games Played
# | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | Travis Richards (D) | 655 | 56 | 182 | 238 |
2. | Brian Lashoff (D) | 629 | 32 | 100 | 132 |
3. | Dominik Shine (F) | 456 | 71 | 92 | 163 |
4. | Mitch Callahan (F) | 365 | 94 | 92 | 186 |
5. | Michel Picard (F) | 364 | 158 | 222 | 380 |
Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
# | Player | GP | G | TP | PPG |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | Jason Lepine (D) | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2.00 |
2. | Chris Lindberg (F) | 18 | 8 | 22 | 1.22 |
3. | Pavol Demitra (F) | 42 | 20 | 50 | 1.19 |
4. | Róbert Petrovický (F) | 56 | 31 | 66 | 1.18 |
5. | Riley Barber (F) | 81 | 48 | 87 | 1.07 |
Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
# | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
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1. | Michel Picard (F) | 1996-1997 | IHL | 82 | 46 | 55 | 101 | 1.23 | 58 |
2. | Jiri Hudler (F) | 2005-2006 | AHL | 76 | 36 | 60 | 96 | 1.26 | 56 |
3. | Jeff Nelson (F) | 1996-1997 | IHL | 82 | 34 | 55 | 89 | 1.09 | 85 |
4. | Don MacLean (F) | 2005-2006 | AHL | 76 | 56 | 32 | 88 | 1.16 | 63 |
5. | Michel Picard (F) | 2002-2003 | AHL | 78 | 32 | 52 | 84 | 1.08 | 34 |
Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
# | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | Don MacLean (F) | 2005-2006 | AHL | 76 | 56 | 32 | 88 | 1.16 | 63 |
2. | Michel Picard (F) | 1996-1997 | IHL | 82 | 46 | 55 | 101 | 1.23 | 58 |
3. | Jiri Hudler (F) | 2005-2006 | AHL | 76 | 36 | 60 | 96 | 1.26 | 56 |
4. | Jeff Nelson (F) | 1996-1997 | IHL | 82 | 34 | 55 | 89 | 1.09 | 85 |
5. | Mark Mowers (F) | 2002-2003 | AHL | 78 | 34 | 47 | 81 | 1.04 | 47 |
Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
# | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | Jiri Hudler (F) | 2005-2006 | AHL | 76 | 36 | 60 | 96 | 1.26 | 56 |
2. | Michel Picard (F) | 1996-1997 | IHL | 82 | 46 | 55 | 101 | 1.23 | 58 |
3. | Jeff Nelson (F) | 1996-1997 | IHL | 82 | 34 | 55 | 89 | 1.09 | 85 |
4. | Glen Metropolit (F) | 1998-1999 | IHL | 77 | 28 | 53 | 81 | 1.05 | 92 |
5. | Michel Picard (F) | 2002-2003 | AHL | 78 | 32 | 52 | 84 | 1.08 | 34 |
Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
# | Player | Season | League | GP | G | TP | PPG | PIM |
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1. | Darryl Bootland (F) | 2005-2006 | AHL | 77 | 27 | 56 | 0.73 | 390 |
2. | Matt Ruchty (F) | 1996-1997 | IHL | 63 | 14 | 34 | 0.54 | 364 |
3. | Chris Neil (F) | 2000-2001 | IHL | 78 | 15 | 36 | 0.46 | 354 |
4. | Wade Brookbank (D) | 2001-2002 | AHL | 73 | 1 | 7 | 0.10 | 337 |
5. | Darryl Bootland (F) | 2004-2005 | AHL | 78 | 14 | 34 | 0.44 | 336 |
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