Grand Rapids Is Scorching Through 20

Over 20 games the Grand Rapids Griffins have done something rare: a franchise-record start (18–1–0–1, 37 points) that sits as the third-best 20-game opening in the AHL’s 90-year history. It’s not flukey — it’s dominance: blistering offense, stingy defense when it matters, and a roster clicking in all three zones. Fans should be paying attention.

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Griffins Unbeaten in Regulation

Grand Rapids is rewriting the early-season script — through 12 games the Griffins remain the only North American pro team without a regulation loss, riding a franchise-best start that’s been equal parts offense, defense and goaltending.

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Detroit’s Rising Goaltender: Sebastian Cossa

Detroit’s goaltending prospect Sebastian Cossa has steadily compiled an impressive résumé. A 15th-overall pick in 2021 and a 2022 World Junior gold medalist, he has earned awards and standout stats at every level. In 2022–23 he dominated the ECHL, earning Goaltender of the Month in March and an All-Star selection. He followed that with a strong AHL campaign and even won his first NHL game in 2024. Such a résumé has begun to catch the eye of other NHL teams.

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Canadian Hockey Conquers the Minors

Canada didn’t win the Stanley Cup, but they just took over the rest of pro hockey. The Abbotsford Canucks are Calder Cup champs, the Trois-Rivières Lions won the Kelly Cup—and it’s the first time both trophies have gone north in the same year. This is what domination looks like.

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Is This Canada’s Ultimate Hat Trick?

Could 2025 be the year Canadian hockey finally takes over all the major leagues? Never before has Canada swept the three biggest pro titles in a season. With the Trois-Rivières Lions winning the Kelly Cup and the Abbotsford Canucks and Edmonton Oilers in the running for theirs, history is within reach.

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texas Stars Sweep grand rapid Griffins

The Texas Stars completed a dramatic 5–4 double-overtime comeback to sweep the Grand Rapids Griffins in the Central Division Semifinals. After trailing 4–1, the Stars rallied with three unanswered goals to force overtime and secured the win, advancing to the Central Division Finals.

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