GRAND RAPIDS, Mich -- While the Detroit Red Wings 25-year playoff has come to an end, the Grand Rapids Griffins have extended their streak to five consecutive years, clinching a spot in the AHL playoffs last Sunday.
This marked the earliest the Griffins have clinched a playoff berth since 2006. Grand Rapids still has nine games to play in the regular season are currently stand two points ahead of the Chicago Wolves for the Central Division lead.