Grand Rapids Griffins Advance in Calder Cup Playoffs
In a thrilling turn of events, the Grand Rapids Griffins have advanced to face the Chicago Wolves in the next round of the Calder Cup Playoffs after overcoming the Manitoba Moose in the AHL Central Division Semifinals. This upcoming series will be particularly significant, as it will be the first playoff meeting between these two teams since the 2019 Central Division Semifinals, where the Wolves narrowly triumphed in a tightly contested best-of-five series.
Upcoming Series Schedule
With the Providence Bruins now out of contention, the Griffins stand as the sole remaining division champion in the current playoff competition. As anticipation builds among fans, the team has unveiled the full schedule for the series, set to kick off this Thursday. The matchups are as follows:
- Game 1: Thursday, May 14, at 7 p.m., Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids
- Game 2: Saturday, May 16, at 7 p.m., Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids
- Game 3: Tuesday, May 19, at 8 p.m., Allstate Arena, Chicago
- Game 4 (if necessary): Thursday, May 21, at 8 p.m., Allstate Arena, Chicago
- Game 5 (if necessary): Saturday, May 23, at 7 p.m., Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids
Player Highlights
Fans are encouraged to mark their calendars for these exciting encounters. The Griffins’ recent success against the Moose was propelled by a stellar performance from forward Carter Mazur, who scored twice, showcasing his talent after being selected 70th overall by the Detroit Red Wings in the 2021 NHL Draft. In goal, Michal Postava has been a standout, achieving victory with 19 saves, contributing to an impressive playoff record that includes a brilliant 1.25 goals-against average and a .945 save percentage, featuring one shutout.
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