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Grand Rapids, Michigan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Grand Rapids is a city in the United States. The Grand Rapids area was first settled by Europeans near the start of the 19th century by missionaries and fur traders, who generally lived in reasonable peace alongside the Ottawa tribespeople, trading their European metal and textile goods for the fur pelts. Grand Valley State University continues to develop its presence in the city with an expanding downtown campus, begun in the late 1990s on the west bank of the Grand River. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Grand_Rapids,_Michigan   (2152 words)

Grand Rapids, Michigan Grand Rapids, also known as the Furniture City or the Second City of Michigan, is a city in the United States. The Grand Rapids area was first settled in the 1820s by missionaries and fur traders, who generally lived in reasonable peace alongside the Ottawa tribespeople who had their settlements near the Grand River. The official founder of Grand Rapids itself was Louis Campau, who arrived in November 1826 to trade with the Indians. www.brainyencyclopedia.com /encyclopedia/g/gr/grand_rapids__michigan.html   (695 words)

JS Online: Griffins' goaltender turns away Admirals Their confidence was hardly shaken but the Milwaukee Admirals were shaking their heads in disbelief after absorbing a 4-1 loss to the Grand Rapids Griffins on Friday night. The Admirals outshot the Griffins, 49-16, and had numerous chances to build a big lead in the first two periods, but Grands Rapids goaltender Joey MacDonald had other ideas. Griffins center Kevin Miller scored two goals in the final period, breaking the deadlock at 8:17 as he skated up the middle snd sent a shot that trickled between Milwaukee goaltender Brian Finley's pads. www.jsonline.com /sports/etc/nov03/185254.asp?format=print   (622 words)

[No title] GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Another solid effort by the Grand Rapids Griffins resulted in an unfortunately familiar result on Saturday, as the Milwaukee Admirals used two Darren Haydar goals to skate to a 3-2 win at Van Andel Arena. Grand Rapids found itself facing a 2-0 deficit for the sixth straight home game and seventh time in its last eight games overall, thanks to a pair of Milwaukee power play goals late in the opening period. Grand Rapids pressed for the equalizer but Finley was up to the task with several impressive saves, including a point-blank stop on Blake Sloan with eight minutes left. www.wzzm.com /printfullstory.aspx?storyid=35506   (473 words)

[No title] GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Mark Eaton's goal with 4:31 remaining broke a 2-2 tie and lifted the Grand Rapids Griffins to a 4-2 win over the first-place Milwaukee Admirals on Friday at Van Andel Arena, their second home-ice victory against the defending champs in eight days. The Griffins broke a 0-for-27 drought on the power play by striking for the game's first goal at 7:35 of the opening period. Grand Rapids held the 2-1 lead until 7:07 remained in the third period. www.wzzm13.com /printfullstory.aspx?storyid=36982   (487 words)

Crease Monkey Game Summary / AHL: Grand Rapids vs. Cleveland - 10/16/01 Grand Rapids shook off an early go-ahead goal by Barons right wing Mike Craig, who batted home a rebound after a bit of a scramble at 1:39, by answering nearly eight minutes later. The Griffins took their first lead of the night at 12:24, when winger David Hymovitz collected a loose puck behind the Cleveland net and fed a pass to Joe Murphy stationed on the doorstep in front of Toskala. Grand Rapids regained the lead just over two and a half minutes later, on their second power play goal of the night. home1.gte.net /creasemonkeyhockey/games/011016.html   (734 words)

Grand Rapids Sports Links - RealSportsNetwork.com Griffins join new league as the IHL folds and AHL grows - Article from Michigan Live about Griffins moving to AHL and folding of IHL. Griffins - This list is for information, gossip and opinions about the Grand Rapids Griffins. I don't see why death should not be an even greater one." (Vladimir Nabokov) Grand Rapids The trouble with her is that she lacks the power of conversation but not the power of speech. www.realsportsnetwork.com /Hockey_Ice_Hockey_Leagues_Minor_League_American_Hockey_League_Teams_Grand_Rapids.html   (1472 words)

[No title] Grand Rapids, Mich. – The Grand Rapids Griffins and Houston Aeros locked horns in a classic goaltending battle on Saturday at Van Andel Arena, with the Aeros and Josh Harding prevailing by a 1-0 count to send the Griffins to their fourth consecutive one-goal loss. With each of the four straight defeats coming during the team’s record nine-game homestand, Grand Rapids has now lost four in a row at Van Andel Arena for the first time in six seasons and four straight overall for the first time since the 2002-03 campaign. The Griffins were limited to only nine shots in the third but still had several opportunities on Harding, who stopped 71 of 74 shots during the weekend sweep. www.wzzm13.com /printfullstory.aspx?storyid=33064   (400 words)

JS Online: Admirals let Grand Rapids off the hook Grand Rapids scored the winning goal when Admirals goaltender Wade Flaherty tried to clear the puck and pushed it directly onto the stick of Griffins winger Matt Ellis, who knocked it back into the vacated net at 13 minutes 22 seconds of the final period. The Griffins endured a turbulent week that featured multiple roster moves, including nine different being involved in a total of 10 transactions Tuesday. Grand Rapids took a 1-0 lead late in the first period on a power-play goal by left wing Michel Picard, who was set up by a nice pass from former Red Wings forward Nathan Robinson. www.jsonline.com /sports/etc/dec03/192631.asp?format=print   (523 words)

Grand Rapids Griffins - American Hockey League [AHL] Griffins Gaining Steam on MLN Sports Zone - Minor League Sports ... Grand Rapids has two division titles and a second-place finish to its credit, and finds itself tied with Milwaukee atop the West Division with a record of 15-5-1-0 through Sunday Dec 5. Under third-year head coach Danton Cole, the Griffins have won 10 of their last 12 games (with nine of the 10 wins by a single goal), and are a perfect 7-0-0-0 away from Van Andel Arena this season. Grand Rapids is managing this magnificent run without star Jiri Hudler, who has returned to his home in the Czech Republic to be with his ailing father. minorleaguenews.com /hockey/ahl/griffins/articles2004/120704.html   (444 words)

Phantoms Hockey - Phantoms Lose 3-2 to Grand Rapids Grand Rapids opened the scoring just 1:25 into the game when Groulx fired a low line drive through traffic and in between Little’s pads from the near circle. Grand Rapids took a 3-2 lead into the second intermission, though, thanks to Jeff Nelson’s power-play goal at the 12:13 mark. Philadelphia outshot Grand Rapids, 11-3, in the final period, but was unable to net the equalizer. www.phantomshockey.com /pressbox/gamerecaps/966.asp   (562 words)

Grand Rapids 4, Cyclones 0   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21) GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan — The Grand Rapids Griffins handed the Cincinnati Cyclones their sixth loss in the last eight games. The Griffins scored three goals in a three-minute, three-second span in the first period of a 4-0 victory Thursday night at Van Andel Arena. Grand Rapids took over the top spot in the East with its 25-11-3 mark. www.enquirer.com /editions/2000/01/14/spt_grand_rapids_4.html   (307 words)

City of Grand Rapids - Monroe Center Ice Rink The Grand Rapids Press wrote, "Rosa Parks Ice Rink is one of most romantic places in downtown Grand Rapids... The City of Grand Rapids closed the Monroe Ice Rink on Sunday, March 18, 2001 with an outstanding response from the public. Representatives from the City of Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Department, the Frey Foundation, Downtown Development Authority and the Grand Rapids Griffins Youth Foundation gathered tonight for a "Starlight Skate" to inaugurate West Michigan's first refrigerated ice rink. www.grand-rapids.mi.us /index.pl?page_id=481   (788 words)

Grand Rapids Griffins Weekly :: SportzDomain ::   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21) Grand Rapids has had little trouble with the Rampage this year, winning four straight meetings by a combined 17-4 margin, but owns just a 4-3 record against the defending champion Aeros. Grand Rapids currently stands at 82 points, while the maximum number of points that can be earned by Houston and Utah are 88 and 89, respectively. Griffins Earn Their Wings: Twelve members of the Griffins have contributed to the success of the Detroit Red Wings this season. www.sportzdomain.com /modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=23354&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0   (1540 words)

MySA.com: Rampage Griffins' Jiri Hudler leads the league in scoring with 10 points (six goals and four assists)... The Rampage are tied for second in the Western Division with Grand Rapids and three other teams, two points behind Peoria... He's with Grand Rapids on a rehabilitation assignment, having been sidelined by a groin injury since training camp. www.mysanantonio.com /sports/hockey/rampage/stories/MYSA101905.12C.HKMrampage.griffins.12fba4b8.html   (169 words)

The Griffins Of The AHL - Primary Affiliate Of The Detroit Red Wings   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21) Can you believe it, The Griffins of the AHL is now entering it's fifth season of covering Triple A hockey in the state of Michigan. Now that the Griffins have been in the AHL for one year and they are entering a 5 year affiliation deal with the Detroit Red Wings, this site can only get bigger and better...... This page has no affiliation with the Grand Rapids Griffins, Detroit Red Wings, American Hockey League, or National Hockey League, all logos are property of their respective teams, this site is only a fan site, promoting the American Hockey League and the Grand Rapids Griffins. www.ahlgriffins.com /season.htm   (470 words)

Hockeytown West - Grand Rapids Griffins on MLN Sports Zone - A Minor League News Magazine Former Calder Cup champion Todd Nelson was tapped to be an assistant coach, and Derek King and his 830 games of NHL experience were brought in to serve as a player/assistant. Grand Rapids is 6-0 in one-goal games and 3-0-4 in OT on the year. Grand Rapids won the West Division as the top affiliate of the Ottawa Senators in 2001-02, and currently leads the Central Division by eight points with an overall record of 11-3-4-0. www.minorleaguenews.com /hockey/ahl/griffins/articles2002/112502.html   (421 words)

deseretnews.com | Grizzlies, Griffins skate to tie GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Utah Grizzlies (12-19-4-3) fought hard and earned a point against the West Division-leading Grand Rapids Griffins (20-12-5) with a 2-2 tie in front of 6,044 fans at the Van Andel Arena. The Griffins scored first after Antti Miettinen was penalized for high sticking Dave Van Drunen, giving Grand Rapids the first power play of the night. With the man-advantage the Griffins were able to capitalize on a misplayed puck behind Ron Tugnutt. deseretnews.com /dn/view/0,1249,585036794,00.html   (343 words)

Grand Rapids 1, Cyclones 0   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21) Grand Rapids held on for the 1-0 win. Pelletier blanked the Eastern Conference leaders the rest of the way, but Grand Rapids goalie Mike Fountain was even better. In leading Grand Rapids to its 29th win and a one-point edge over Cleveland atop the conference, Fountain improved his record to 12-6-3. www.enquirer.com /editions/2000/02/02/spt_grand_rapids_1.html   (352 words)

Bulldogs 1 at Grand Rapids Griffins 4 :: SportzDomain ::   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21) Ellis’ memorable performance enabled the Griffins to remain four points behind Houston in the race for the fourth and final playoff spot in the West Division. Grand Rapids (31-28-2-1), which is now 4-1-1-0 in its last six home games, will enjoy nearly a week off before hosting Edmonton on Friday, March 18. Grand Rapids registered 43 shots and held the Bulldogs (27-26-6-5) scoreless in eight power play chances. www.sportzdomain.com /modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=33175&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0   (736 words)

HoustonChronicle.com - Aeros follow goalie's lead, foil Grand Rapids Griffins GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. - Aeros goaltender Josh Harding's maturation process is in warp speed. The Aeros' 20-year-old rookie stopped 40 shots in a 1-0 victory over the Grand Rapids Griffins at Van Andel Arena on Saturday night to record his second shutout in his past three starts. Harding, who outdueled Griffins goalie Joey MacDonald, made several spectacular saves to improve his record to 3-4-1 and allow the Aeros to cement their fourth straight win over Grand Rapids. www.chron.com /cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/sports/hki/2888371   (421 words)

Grand Rapids Griffins Tickets- Grand Rapids Griffins Grand Rapids Griffins tickets are available in Atlanta, Miami, Orlando, New York, Boston, Chicago, Grand Rapids Griffins Birmingham, Atlanta tickets, Los Angeles, San Fransico, Dixie Chicks Dallas, Austin. Grand Rapids Griffins is one of the most exciting thing to do in Grand Rapids Griffins. Grand Rapids Griffins are available in the Grand Rapids Griffins, Phillips Arena, Sanford Stadium, Chastain, and Atlanta. www.southerntickets.net /Grand_Rapids_Griffins.html   (314 words)

[No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Grand Rapids Griffins on Friday released their schedule for the 2005-06 season, their tenth overall and fifth as members of the American Hockey League. The Griffins, new members of the AHL's North Division, will be home for each of the season's first five Saturdays, and each of their first seven home games will be staged on either a Friday or Saturday. In all, Grand Rapids will face 15 of the AHL's other 26 teams in 2005-06, matching the most diverse schedule of its five seasons in the league. www.wzzm.com /sports/hockeysports_article.aspx?storyid=42699   (442 words)

Grand Rapids Griffins DP Fox Sports provides all marketing and management services to the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League (AHL), including the management of ticket and sponsorship sales, game operations, accounting, community and media relations, and merchandising. Dan DeVos, majority-owner, president and CEO of the Griffins, was named IHL Executive of the Year in 1997 and was appointed league chairman in 1999. Despite being a new sport in a region with many warm-weather recreation options, the Grand Rapids Rampage had over 4,000 season ticket holders in its first season. griffinshockey.com /pagebank?id=516   (311 words)

Chicago Wolves/Grand Rapids Griffins IHL recap on ESPN GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan (Ticker) -- Chris Ferraro netted the decisive goal on the Chicago Wolves' final attempt of the shootout, extending their winning streak to eight games with a 3-2 victory over the Grand Rapids Griffins. Yves Sarault tallied with 7:16 left in the second period for the Griffins, who fell to 3-8 in tiebreakers. Jani Hurme, who is 1-4 in shootouts, made 15 saves in regulation for Grand Rapids. espn.go.com /minorlh/ihl/2000/20000309/recap/chigra.html   (148 words)

Aquinas College :: About Aquinas Located on the eastern edge of Grand Rapids, Aquinas' location allows students to reap the benefits of living in Michigan's second largest city. The city of Grand Rapids offers such attractions as the Gerald R. Ford Museum, the Van Andel Arena, Fredrik Meijer Botanical Gardens, the John Ball Zoo and the Fifth Third Ballpark. Grand Rapids boasts several professional performance groups including Opera Grand Rapids, The Grand Rapids Symphony and the Grand Rapids Ballet Company. www.aquinas.edu /about/gr.html   (210 words)

Grand Rapids Griffins/Cincinnati Cyclones IHL recap on ESPN CINCINNATI (Ticker) -- Michel Picard and Ed Patterson each scored a pair of goals to power the Grand Rapids Griffins to a 5-2 victory over the Cincinnati Cyclones, clinching first place in the East Division. Picard, who also had an assist, opened the scoring for Grand Rapids at 4:28 of the first period and Patterson followed two minutes later to extend the Griffins' lead to 2-0. Slava Butsayev added a goal and an assist for Grand Rapids, which has 109 points on the season. espn.go.com /minorlh/ihl/2000/20000415/recap/gracin.html   (151 words)

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