in six games in a repeat of the 2013 finals. This time they won it on home ice in front of a sell out crowd at Van Andel Arena — the first time that a Grand Rapids-based team had won a title on home ice. Tyler Bertuzzi was named MVP and received the Jack A. Butterfield Trophy. On July 6, 2017, the Griffins and Detroit Red Wings announced a five-year affiliation agreement extension through the 2021–22 season. After three seasons and one Calder Cup, head coach Todd Nelson was hired as an assistant with the Dallas Stars in the NHL and was replaced by assistant Ben Simon for the 2018–19 season. On July 25, 2022, the Griffins and Detroit Red Wings announced another five-year extension of their affiliation agreement through the 2026-2027 season. Season-by-season results This is a partial list of the last five seasons completed by the Griffins. For the full season-by-season history, see List of Grand Rapids Griffins seasons Players Current roster Updated February 23, 2023. |} Team captains Don McSween, 1996–97 Kerry Huffman, 1997–98 Danton Cole, 1998–99 Ed Patterson, 1999–2001 Travis Richards, 2001–04 Blake Sloan, 2004–05 Matt Ellis, 2005–07 Garrett Stafford, Mark Cullen, Ryan Oulahen, 2007–08 Darren Haydar, 2008–09 Jamie Tardif, 2009–11 Garnet Exelby, 2011–12 Jeff Hoggan, 2012–16 Nathan Paetsch, 2016–17 Matthew Ford, 2017–2020 Brian Lashoff, 2020–present Retired numbers Club records Single season Most goals: Donald MacLean, 56, 2005–06 Most assists: Jiri Hudler, 60, 2005–06 Most points: Michel Picard, 101, 1996–97 Most penalty minutes: Darryl Bootland, 390, 2005–06 Most wins: Mike Fountain, 2000–01, and Joey MacDonald, 2004–05, 34 Best goals against average: Martin Prusek, 1.83, 2001–02 Best save percentage: Joey MacDonald, .936, 2003–04 Career Most goals: Michel Picard, 158 Most assists: Michel Picard, 222 Most points: Michel Picard, 380 Most penalty minutes: Darryl Bootland, 1,164 Most wins: Tom McCollum, 123 Most shutouts: Joey MacDonald, 20 Most games: Travis Richards, 655 References External links Griffinscentral.com The Internet Hockey Database - Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) The Internet Hockey Database - Grand Rapids Griffins (IHL) 1 Ice hockey clubs established in 1996 Sports in Grand Rapids, Michigan Professional ice hockey teams in Michigan Ottawa Senators minor league affiliates 1996 establishments in Michigan