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Griffins win first playoff game in OT against Rockford

Griffins beat Rockford in overtime 4-27
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ROCKFORD, Ill — The Grand Rapids Griffins win their first playoff game in 2024 after coming back from a two goal deficit. They beat the Icehogs 3-2 in overtime.

Griffins 3, Icehogs 2

The first goal came from Dominik Shine with 17 minutes left in regulation after they had trailed by two goals. The equalizer came from Amadeus Lombardi with 4:25 to play and that goal forced overtime.

In OT, the game winner came from Jonatan Berggren within the first four minutes of the extra frame. Final score 3-2.

The Griffins will return to Grand Rapids to face Rockford for game two on Wednesday, May 1st at Van Andel Arena starting at 7pm.