As exciting at the latest Grand Rapids Griffins victory was, and as thrilling as would prove to be for Carson Bantle to score his first AHL goal, it was all almost overshadowed by that most unique of hockey events, a goalie fight.
There can be no question that the Grand Rapids Griffins are looming large in the future of the Detroit Red Wings. In more ways than one, it would seem.
Wisconsin thoroughly controlled the series opener No. 6 Wisconsin blew out No. 17 Penn State in the series opener on Friday night. Wisconsin took advantage of two defensive breakdowns by the Nittany Lions, both resulting in goals- one by Carson Bantle and one by William Whitelaw.
The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?