Grand Rapids Griffins Transform City with ‘Paint the Town Red’ Event
In a remarkable display of community spirit, the Grand Rapids Griffins hosted the ‘Paint the Town Red’ event, which significantly transformed the city. This initiative was accompanied by a pre-game ceremony honoring team captain Dominik Shine. Shine achieved a notable milestone by becoming the third player in the franchise’s history to participate in 500 games.
Franchise Records Broken
The Griffins currently boast an impressive record with a 21-1-0-1 standing, setting a new franchise benchmark. This season’s early home games have also seen the team achieve a historical 12-1 start at home, further solidifying their dominance.
Key Game Highlights
- Game Date: December 14
- Opponent: Chicago
- Location: Grand Rapids
- Attendance: 7,621 fans
Game Recap: Griffins vs. Rockford
The Griffins faced off against Rockford and won decisively with a score of 1-0.
Scoring Summary
- 1st Period: Leonard scored the only goal at 19:59, shorthanded.
- 2nd Period: No scoring occurred.
- 3rd Period: No scoring occurred.
Penalty Details
- Rockford Penalties:
- Engelbert – Holding (9:09)
- Korchinski – Tripping (1:27)
- Slaggert – Tripping (6:13)
- Grand Rapids Penalties:
- Tralmaks – Holding (17:43)
- Shine – Cross-checking (18:44)
- Brandsegg-Nygård – Holding (16:12)
Goalie Performance
In goal, Cossa of Grand Rapids achieved a shutout, saving all 20 shots faced. Notably, Commesso from Rockford saved 25 of 26 shots.
Upcoming Games
- Grand Rapids: 21-1-0-1 (43 points) – Next game against Chicago on December 14 at 4 p.m. EST
- Rockford: 11-13-2-1 (25 points) – Next game at Manitoba on December 20 at 2 p.m. CST
The Griffins continue to captivate their fans as they pursue further success in the season, while community events like ‘Paint the Town Red’ have fostered a stronger connection with the city.
