GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – A robust offense and a redemptive penalty kill combined to lead the Grand Rapids Griffins to a 5-2 victory over the Rockford IceHogs on Friday at Van Andel Arena.
Four Griffins forwards registered multi-point outings, and Grand Rapids denied three Rockford power plays during the third period – the first two of which were spawned from a run of six straight penalties to the home team – to finish off a 6-for-7 night while undermanned. The result was the Griffins’ third win in their last four games and second victory of the season over the IceHogs, improving them to 8-6-1-1 overall.