Grand Rapids Griffins Extend Winning Streak in Consecutive Victories

The Grand Rapids Griffins continued their dominating performance by extending their winning streak with a decisive 6-2 victory over the Iowa Wild. This win marks their best record in franchise history, further solidifying their status as top contenders in the league.

Key Moments from the Game

Grand Rapids opened the scoring early in the first period. Alex Doucet found the net just 2:09 into the game, shooting from a challenging angle. The Griffins quickly doubled their lead moments later when William Wallinder’s deflected shot made it 2-0 within the first three minutes.

Michael Brandsegg-Nygard contributed to the scoreline at 4:34 with a powerful one-timer during a power play, putting the Griffins ahead 3-0. However, the Wild responded with a power-play goal by David Spacek at 6:18, narrowing the deficit to 3-1.

The Griffins regained their momentum at 10:42, with a goal from Dries, assisted by Shine. Iowa managed another power-play goal from Gerry Mayhew to make it 4-2, but the Griffins were relentless. They extended their lead to 5-2 in the second period with a shot from Antti Tuomisto at 10:13.

Grand Rapids continued applying pressure, with Becher scoring his first goal of the season at 13:43. Even while facing a 5-on-3 situation, the Griffins’ offense proved formidable. They ultimately wrapped up the game with a commanding 6-2 win.

Coaching and Player Highlights

• Dan Watson has been named Central Division coach for the upcoming 2026 AHL All-Star Classic.
• This is Watson’s second consecutive all-star recognition and highlights his coaching prowess.
• Hillebrand scored his first goal for the Griffins while on a professional tryout.

Griffins’ Season Stats

The Griffins’ impressive record now stands at 24 wins, 1 loss, and 1 overtime loss, accumulating 49 points. Their road performance has been outstanding, with a 12-0-0-1 record. The team has outscored opponents 104 to 48 this season, with a notable 59 to 28 margin during away games.

Their points percentage of .942 is currently the best in the league, showcasing their dominant play this season.

Next Matches

• Grand Rapids Griffins will face the Cleveland Monsters on Sunday, December 21, at 4 p.m.
• Iowa Wild will play the Chicago Wolves on Saturday, December 20, at 7 p.m. CST.

This latest victory signifies not just the team’s skill but also sets a precedent for continued success as the season progresses.